Film & TV
The Twisted Actions of 'Eileen' Left Me Yearning For More
The film's writers talk about the creation of 'Eileen'.
30 Rock Takes On Locust Walk
Penn’s soon–to–be ex–president Liz Magill, as portrayed by Heidi Gardner, was the subject of Saturday Night Live’s cold open this past weekend.
Harmony in the Arena: Musical Storytelling in 'The Hunger Games'
With songs of revolution, suppression, hope, and fire, the music of 'The Hunger Games' is what connects us to the world of Panem.
The Silent Race: How the SAG–AFTRA Strike is Affecting Awards Campaigns
Who are the new winners and losers?
The (Dis)connecting Power of In–Yun in "Past Lives"
One friendship, two decades, and a million what–ifs. Is meant–to–be enough of a reason to be in love?
Beyond #OscarsSoWhite
For American Fiction, representation alone is not enough.
Fifteen Years of ‘Twilight’
Reflecting on the immortal appeal of the infamous film adaptation
Embracing History for a Hopeful Look into the Future
Recent successes in Asian American representation don't diminish a history of erasure.
A Slightly Unhinged Recap Of Riverdale
If you want to know what happened in Riverdale but don’t want to watch almost 100 hours of TV, I’ve got your back.
In Defense of Riverdale
Taking a look at the much–maligned show after seven seasons of murder, mayhem, and all–American camp
The Grand Unified Theory of Food Films
And the reason behind the explosion of movies and TV shows set in the kitchen
Finding Humanity in Horror
What can horror movies and scary stories tell us about ourselves?
The Letterboxd–ification of Moviegoing
For dedicated film enthusiasts and casual movie–goers alike, it’s not just an app. It’s a diary.
'Percy Jackson' is Back, But Not Necessarily Better Yet
The series is set to join the pantheon of nostalgia traps. What’s different this time?
Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Artifice
The release of a collection of four short films continues Anderson’s quest for understanding storytelling.
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
Miyazaki’s Ma in Sound
How the silence between claps connects us all.




















