Film & TV
Online Dating Somehow Could Get Worse
Hulu’s 'Fresh' is a biting critique on the dangers of dating culture.
What You Missed at the Oscars, Minus the Slap
The ceremony featured moving speeches and a Best Picture win that represented streaming services' expansive takeover in Hollywood.
Jon M. Chu: “I wanted to paint what it feels like to be a dreamer.”
34th Street speaks with Jon M. Chu, director of 'In the Heights' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' about his college days and being a leader for representation in Hollywood.
Falling from Startup Stardom
The death of Theranos and the docuseries genre
A World–Class Creative Team Can't Save 'The Batman' from Subpar Writing
The only thing that isn't perfect about the superhero's latest reboot is its writing.
The New ‘West Side Story' is One Small Step for a Movie, One Giant Leap for Moviekind
Spielberg's adaptation of the classic musical is a flawed film with an exciting legacy.
'Love Is Blind' Perpetuates the Need to get Married
What are you willing to overlook in order to say "I do"?
Euphoria’s Glitz and Glamor Can't Hide its Flawed Storyline
In a writer’s room of one, Sam Levinson’s Euphoria season two triumphs in its creative and visual decisions, but leaves behind fragmented and unresolved storylines.
Bent Button Vice President Kota Yamamoto Talks Turning His Hobbies into Tangible Results
How this Wharton sophomore is developing his creativity at Penn's premier filmmaking club
In Which I Get Verklempt Over ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
By a woman who likes her television like she likes her men: Jewish, funny, and touching her in places she didn’t even know existed.
'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.



















