Film & TV
'Inventing Anna:' Con Artist or Con Heiress?
Who is Anna Sorokin? Who knows, she might just reinvent herself and become Anna Smith tomorrow.
What to Know about 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'
Mindy Kaling's new hit show finally captures what it's like to be young, awkward, and in love.
Should Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther Be Recast?
The late actor started T'Challa's legacy. It shouldn't end with him too.
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Watching, March 2022
Looking for something to watch over spring break? Street’s got you covered.
Living in the Past: The Rise of De–Aging Technology in Hollywood
When it comes to banking off of nostalgia, the film industry has more tools at its disposal than ever.
Hollywood’s Colorism Problem: Where has Lupita Nyong’o been?
Nyong’o should be one of Hollywood's most in–demand actresses. But now she mainly resides on magazine covers.
Mourning ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and the Great American Television Comedy
In 2021, one of television’s greatest ensembles of all time faded away—but was there even more lost?
How Disney is Subverting the Fairytale Narrative
Lately, Disney's animated features are highlighting family over romance.
In Defense of Che Diaz
Yes, Che Diaz sucks. But the most controversial character in 'And Just Like That...' also brought the "sex" back into the city.
Give These Romantic Tropes A Second Chance
Revisiting some of the most perfectly executed romantic tropes in film
'Definition Please' is a Hot Take on South Asian Stereotypes
Sujata Day rewrites South Asian characters and dismantles damaging stereotypes in her genre–bending directorial debut.
Are Penn Students Experiencing “Superhero Fatigue?”
Some fans have become increasingly burned out from the redundant storylines of comic book movies and shows.
Netflix’s 'Hype House' Isn’t Just Boring—It’s Sad.
Living in the Hype House was once the pinnacle of TikTok success. Now, it’s just a shallow reminder of the miserable nature of fame.
For Ejun Hong, Animation is a Means of Self–Discovery
This Penn first–year tells powerful stories through her dreamlike animations.
Studying on a Film Set: Penn’s Famous Movie Locations
While Los Angeles and New York universities might boast the most film sets, Penn is also home to some of Hollywood’s greatest movies.
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.
Disney's 'Encanto' is an Enchanting Film with an Important Message
The colorful animated film tackles intergenerational family struggles.
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.
The Push and Pull of Dark Academia
Exploring the disturbing duality of dark academia in 'Dead Poets Society,' 'Kill Your Darlings,' and 'Rope'
