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Film & TV

Meet the Penn Sophomore Who Won an Oscar

Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) winner, 'Period. End of Sentence.'

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem

The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.

by ANNA COLLINS

‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint

Iron City needs a champion, not a romance. 

by SHANNON ZHANG

Dream–Casting the Upcoming 'Wicked' Movie

Wicked is flying into theaters in 2021—who will play our favorite witches and wizards?

by CALISTA LOPEZ

The Best Foreign–Language Horror on Netflix Right Now

Subtitles can still be scary.

by SOPHIA SCHULZ-RUSNACKO

Why 'Isn't It Romantic' Is Your Go–To Galentine's Day Flick

'Isn't It Romantic', starring Rebel Wilson, balances the classic with the sarcastic.

by BEBE HODGES

The Art of Scoring a Romance Film

 A beautiful score can shape a love story in a way that words can’t.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

The Definitive List of the Best Sex Scenes on Netflix

Don't watch these films with your parents.

by SHRIYA BEESAM

On Learning all the Wrong Romantic Lessons from Disney Films

Four ways our favorite childhood movies misrepresented love.

by CALISTA LOPEZ

Love and Subterfuge: Romance in James Bond

What the "Bond Girl" trope means for our cultural understanding of romance.

by ANNA COLLINS

‘Mirai’: A Sweet Film about the Love Between Siblings

A reflection on familial love, just in time for Valentine's Day

by SHANNON ZHANG

What Do AI Relationships in Movies Say About Us?

Searching for artificial love, from film to reality

by SHANNON ZHANG

'Grace and Frankie' and the Power of Platonic Love

Need an unconventional show about love to binge–watch this Valentine's Day? 

by ANNA COLLINS

What to Watch on Netflix this Valentine’s Day Depending On Your Mood

Happily in love? Angsty and sad? We got you covered. 

by ANA HALLMAN

The Stand–Up Round–Up: The Best Netflix Comedian For You

Pick which Netflix comedy special you should binge–watch right now.

by LIZ KIM

Street x Sundance: 'Honey Boy'

Written by Shia Labeouf and starring FKA twigs, this tale of childhood abuse remains tragic despite a clichéd structure.

by NICK JOYNER

The Ted Bundy Tapes: Unrevolutionary, Sad, and Tiresome

This docuseries goes in–depth about Ted Bundy's story, but it's hardly anything new.

by CALISTA LOPEZ

Street x Sundance: 'Adam' Review

'Transparent' producer Rhys Ernst delivers a queer comedy with tenderness and teaching moments in equal measure.

by NICK JOYNER

Street x Sundance: 'Dirty God' Review

Sacha Polak's frustrating English language debut follows a young mother's recovery in the aftermath of an acid attack.

by NICK JOYNER

Street x Sundance: 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile' Review

The Zac Efron/Ted Bundy film isn't the movie the Internet thinks it is. It's far less controversial and far more boring.

by NICK JOYNER

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