Film & TV
"A New Old Play": Clown Spirit and Handmade Craftsmanship
Qiu Jiongjiong's fictional feature debut is an intimate and mesmerizing ride in Chinese history and mythology.
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
Why Does It Matter Who Gets the Oscar?
The race debate onstage is only a microcosm of the race debate in Hollywood.
Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'
While some elements of the show seem over the top, one major plot point is undeniably realistic.
'Bones and All' Leaves You With A Lot to Digest
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet will eat your heart out in Luca Guadagnino’s terrifying romantic love story.
Introducing the Bifocal Film Festival: Penn's First Student–Run Film Festival
Penn's newest film festival comes from an all–student coalition with a keen focus on global storytelling.
The newest crime thriller ‘Decision to Leave’ will leave its audience emotionally shattered
Park Chan–wook returns with a genre–bending thriller equally fascinating as Parasite
Street's Favorite TV and Movies of 2022
This year's best offerings on the big and small screens included plenty of reboots and a fair share of originals, but were all ambitious, experimental, and engrossing.
A look back on ‘Pitch Perfect’s’ legacy from Penn’s a cappella community
While not exact mirrors of each other, ‘Pitch Perfect’ and Penn’s a cappella community share many similarities with each other.
‘The White Lotus’ Season Two: Slouching Towards Sicily
In the sun–and–sex drenched second season of the hit HBO show The White Lotus, money only satisfies so much.
2022 New York Film Festival: Full of Under–the–Radar Gems
This year’s New York Film Festival continued to testify the power of cinematic art and its everlasting appeal.
A Wolf in Frat Guy’s Clothing: The Cautionary Tale of Tell Me Lies
The scandalous streaming show that should be mandatory viewing for girls in college and prohibited content for their parents.
Cate Blanchett Makes Music and Monsters in 'Tár'
Todd Field’s stunning new drama shows us that absolute power will corrupt absolutely anybody.
From Sidewalk to Studio 8H: The SNL Stand–By Experience
Trying to get tickets to SNL is not very glamorous, but getting the chance to watch the show live is a moment you’ll never forget.
'Do Revenge:' A Classic Mean Girl Drama with a Fresh Twist
Revenge is a dish best served in style.
Why Comedies are the Most Effective Dramas
Sitcoms such as 'Derry Girls,' 'Community,' and 'the Office' remain some of the biggest tearjerkers.
The Problem of Postfeminism in Television
The empowerment of reclaiming antifeminist ideals is false, only leading to unhealthy behavioral expectations for teen girls.
What Does ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Stand for in 2022?
The series' newest, uneven fifth season is proof that 'The Handmaid’s Tale' doesn’t know what it wants to say anymore.
Bravo’s Most Wanted: When the Worst Real Housewives Are the Best TV
With three housewives in a decade being involved with federal crimes, where is the line between good ethics and good television?
