Film & Tv
An Interview with Teddy Schwarzman, Penn Alum and "The Imitation Game" Producer
Teddy Schwarzman graduated from Penn in 2001 and founded his production company, Bear Pictures, in 2011. His newest film, “The Imitation Game,” screened at the Philadelphia Film Festival on Saturday night and hits theaters on November 21.
Pilot Preview: “A to Z”
Street is watching all this seasons’ pilots so you don’t have to. Read our reviews to find out which new fall shows you should watch and which ones are a total waste of time.
Scandal Recap: “The State of the Union”
The only union we give a shit about is Mellie and Fitz’s. Who cares about the country, right? (Aired on 10.02.2014)
Parenthood Recap: “Happy Birthday Zeek”
Aired Thursday, October 2nd.
Review: This is Where I Leave You
This adaptation left us feeling "meh."
Review: "Hector and the Search for Happiness"
While charming, Hector's search lacks insight and depth.
HIMYM Recap: "Bedtime Stories"
All the rhyming in the episode gave me a hurt in my head. “Bedtime Stories” was so boring, that I wanted to go to bed. Marshall and baby Marvin are on a bus to the Farhampton Inn. Where did they put the rental car?
Review: "The Armstrong Lie"
"The Armstrong Lie" is oddly disjointed, somewhat confusing and leaves us cold, only growing our previous collective feeling of betrayal by Lance Armstrong.
Review: "Frozen"
"Frozen" is Walt Disney’s latest animated movie, loosely based on Christian Andersen’s "The Snow Queen." This spin-off follows two Scandinavian sisters: Elsa and Anna, princesses of Arendelle.
Review: "The Best Man Holiday"
“The Best Man Holiday” tries hard to make its audience laugh and cry, but fails at accomplishing either.
PARKS & RECREATION RECAP: "Filibuster"/"Recall Vote"
"Filibuster" 1. Leslie pulls a Wendy Davis. Even though she’s just planned a perfect (early) 90s–themed birthday for Ben, Leslie steps up and delivers an epic filibuster at City Hall.
Review: "12 Years a Slave"
Steve McQueen’s latest masterpiece, “12 Years a Slave,” is less of a film one watches than a piece of art one experiences.
Philly Film Festival Review: "A Touch of Sin"
Directed by Jia Zhangke, "A Touch of Sin" captures the unsettling side effects of the economic expansion in China.
If You Like This TV Show, Take This Class: "Scandal"
If you like: “Scandal” Take: Intro to Political Communications (COMM 226) with Dr. Jamieson About Scandal: “Scandal” is a political thriller about Olivia Pope and her team of associates who tackle different scandals on behalf of Washington’s elite.
PARKS & RECREATION RECAP: "Gin It Up!"
1. Donna's own scandal. Finally, "Parks" fans hungry for some more face–time with the enigmatic Donna Meagle get thrown a bone.
HOMELAND RECAP: "Tin Man is Down"
Sit down, have some tiramisu!
PARKS & RECREATION RECAP: "London"
Highlights from the series’ hour-long sixth–season premiere.
BREAKING BAD RECAP: "Granite State"
Absolute decay is both physical and moral. Taking us through each remaining character's rapid disintegration, “Granite State” emphasized this above all else.
