Film & TV
Film
The Grim Fate of Movie Theaters: Nothing but Comic Book Movies
2021 box office numbers showed that audiences prefer “event” franchise movies to indie or star–driven films.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
Disney's 'Encanto' is an Enchanting Film with an Important Message
The colorful animated film tackles intergenerational family struggles.
by JACK NYCZ
Television
M. Night Shyamalan's Brilliant Direction Shines in the Season Three Premiere of 'Servant'
The hit–or–miss director hits it big with this Apple TV production.
by KAYLA COTTER
Film
The Push and Pull of Dark Academia
Exploring the disturbing duality of dark academia in 'Dead Poets Society,' 'Kill Your Darlings,' and 'Rope'
by CINDY ZHANG
Television
How Betty White Crossed Generational Borders
Reflecting on the comedy legend’s prolific career
by KAYLA COTTER
Film
Todd Haynes’ 'The Velvet Underground' Seeks to Extend Time
The 2021 documentary shows how the rock band started as counterculture and became canon.
by ALICE HEYEH
Film
Street’s Favorite TV and Movies of 2021
This year provided us with no shortage of binge material for quarantine, escapism, and plain old lazy days.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Film
Award–Winning Penn Filmmaker Eli Ricanati on his Gripping Short Film, 'The Frontiers Are My Prison'
Eli Ricanati’s new short film is an impressive and mature story on consciousness and creativity.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
‘Eternals’ Falls Victim to the Marvel Formula
Marvel’s latest effort shows why it’s time to redefine the superhero genre.
by KAYLA COTTER
Television
How ‘Living Single’ Was The Blueprint For ‘Friends’
The impact of Living Single can’t be understated or ignored.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Film
The Feminine Urge to Base Your Personality On Girlbosses in Film
Analyzing trends in our favorite female protagonists from 2000 onwards
by CINDY ZHANG
Television
What to Expect in 'Riverdale' Season Six
Based on the first five installments, here's what the latest might look like.
by TARA ANAND
Film
The Coming–of–Age American College Experience
America is deeply devoted to the dream of attending college—and is far less interested in the quality of education it provides.
by HEATHER SHIEH
Film
Kristen Stewart’s 'Spencer' is the Best (and Hopefully Last) Portrayal of Princess Diana
The movie is a haunting tale of Princess Diana’s Christmas with the Royal Family as she grapples with an impending divorce.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
Kristen Stewart and the Hollywood Rollercoaster
How did 'The Twilight Saga' ultimately impact her career?
by CINDY ZHANG
Film
These Four Films are Touching Odes to Journalism
Reflecting on the films that pay tribute to the underappreciated art form of journalism
by KAYLA COTTER
Film
What to Watch if You Liked ‘Squid Game’
While you wait for the second season of 'Squid Game,' give some of these recommendations a try.
by EMILY MOON
Television
The Problem With Hollywood's 25–Year–Old Teens
TV teens are mature, sexy, and seductive—the perfect bait for a hormonal teen audience—and that's a big problem.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Film
What We Can Learn From 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' Ten Years Later
This unconventional psychological thriller explores the relationship between cults and the human psyche.
by CINDY ZHANG
Film
Wes Anderson’s Most Wes Anderson Movie Yet: 'The French Dispatch'
The film, which opened nationwide on Oct. 22nd, has all of the signature Wes Anderson trademarks—minus an endearing story.
by JACOB POLLACK
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