Film & TV
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?
It's Time to Bring Mystique and Surprise Back into Film
Indie horrors like 'Barbarian' continue to shock, terrify, and surprise audiences at the box office. How can Hollywood learn from it?
‘Blonde’ Is Anything but an Authentic Representation of Marilyn Monroe
While the film succeeds in its stylistic choices, ‘Blonde’ is a poor and fictional recounting of Marilyn Monroe’s life.
‘Smile’ is a horror film that’ll make you frown
The film’s portrayal of stigmatized subjects, particularly towards mental illness, is offensive and off-putting.
‘Can I Touch You There?’: Inside Hollywood’s Intimacy Coordination Boom
A look into Hollywood’s mixed feelings about the industry’s new sex–scenes standards.
Dave Made the Most Absurd Horror Movie on Your Watchlist
Why the arts–and–crafts horror film 'Dave Made a Maze' is exactly what the genre needed.
Revisiting ‘Avatar’ 13 years after its initial release, does the modern classic still hold up?
Though James Cameron's era–defining epic lacks a cohesive plot at times, it's a spectacle that absolutely deserves its popularity.
"Saving Face" is the Queer Romcom Everybody Should Be Watching
This 2004 romantic comedy deserves a place in the queer canon despite never belonging to it.
Was the Magic of the Winx Club Lost in the Reboot?
Revamping a children's show wasn't completely successful this time, but the entertainment industry should keep trying.
Feast Your Eyes on Street's Favorite Food Scenes in Film
On the menu: Ratatouille, pastries, red sauce, and pastrami
‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’: The Year the Negro Died and Black Was Born
The documentary is a love letter to the changing streets of Harlem during the Black Power Movement of the ‘70s.
