Film & TV

Film

Five Standout Films at the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

These are the must–see movies showing at Philadelphia's oldest film festival.
November 12, 2019 at 10:53 pm

by JORDAN WACHSMAN

Film

'Doctor Sleep' Doesn't Quite Capture The Magic of 'The Shining'

This sequel isn't as good as Kubrick's classic, but it's made with love.
November 11, 2019 at 5:43 pm

by ANNA COLLINS

Film

'The Lighthouse' is an Amazing Descent into Madness

Robert Eggers, director of The Witch, returns with another oppressive thriller.
November 6, 2019 at 9:01 pm

by ANNA COLLINS

Film

We Don't Need an All—Girls Marvel Movie

Marvel should develop its female characters organically, rather than carelessly throwing them into a movie together.
November 5, 2019 at 9:31 pm

by ANNA COLLINS

Film

'The King': A Peculiar Adaptation of A Shakespeare Classic

Despite Timothée Chalamet's fame, this film can't quite escape the shadow of its own source material.
November 4, 2019 at 3:34 am

by ANNA COLLINS

Television

Deeply Emotional and Real, ‘Modern Love’ Reminds Us What True Love Really Is

Amazon Prime’s eight–episode anthology series runs the gamut of human emotion.
November 1, 2019 at 10:55 pm

by JONAH CHARLTON

Film

Not Even Paul Rudd's Charm Can Save 'Living With Yourself'

Netflix's 'Living With Yourself' has a great cast and interesting premise, but it doesn't follow through.
October 31, 2019 at 7:20 pm

by HARSHITA GUPTA

Film

Is Netflix's 'Insatiable' Really That Bad?

Season two of 'Insatiable' was released on Oct. 11. Is it as bad as people said it was after its initial release?
October 29, 2019 at 7:58 pm

by SAMANTHA SANDERS

Film

A24 at UPenn: A Film Initiative for Students

Why this movie studio is so beloved, and what it's doing here at Penn.
October 29, 2019 at 6:59 pm

by SHANNON ZHANG

Film

Make Netflix’s 'Rhythm + Flow' Your Next Binge–Watch

In a world of endless streaming options, don't miss out on Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and the search for hip hop's next big star.
October 28, 2019 at 1:50 am

by EMMA HARRIS

Film

'Zombieland: Double Tap' Brings Bloody but Predictable Fun

The long–awaited sequel makes the zombie apocalypse look fun, but loses the surprise of the original.
October 23, 2019 at 7:17 pm

by JESSICA BAO

Film

Disney Needs More LGBTQ Characters in its Children's Movies

All children deserve positive LGBT representation in film and television. Who are the major players in the industry now, and who needs to step up?
October 23, 2019 at 12:02 am

by HARSHITA GUPTA

Film

A Conversation with Andrew Greenblatt at the Opening of the Philadelphia Film Festival

The Festival—which includes 120 different films from Philadelphia, France, China, and beyond—will continue through October 27.
October 22, 2019 at 11:05 pm

by QUINN ROBINSON