Film & TV
‘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.
A Black "Little Mermaid" is Just What America Needs
Halle Bailey is making a splash as the new Ariel in Disney's live–action remake.
For bitter 'Game of Thrones' fans, 'House of the Dragon' is a thrilling welcome back to Westeros
For those who are worried about another disappointment after 'Game of Thrones,' fear not.
In 'Don’t Worry Darling,' Miss Flo shines as Harry “I–Can’t–Act” Styles stumbles
'Don’t Worry Darling' looks gorgeous, but its acting and pacing drag the film significantly.
The Return of the Sitcom: How 'Abbott Elementary' Is Reviving the Network Comedy
Meet ABC’s new hit comedy that's returning the sitcom to glory by sticking to its most successful form.
Why the DC Extended Universe Can't Be Saved
Batgirl and The Flash aren't the first comic book heroes the DCEU has failed.
The Sandman: Like most dreams, forgettable
Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' is one of his most ambitious titles. Unfortunately, the Netflix series isn't ambitious enough.
Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd
When will the competitive love triangle trope end?
Comedy Television’s Narrowing Scope: Disease or Symptom?
The genres of comedy television being produced and recognized are diminishing as we enter the multifaceted digital age.
'Thor: Love and Thunder': Queerbaiting or Queer Representation?
The film isn't “super gay” as the cast and director claim, but the representation it achieves as a Marvel film is still remarkable.
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is a Resounding Yes
After watching Peele’s newest thriller, you’ll never look at clouds the same way again.
