Film & TV

Film

‘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.
October 20, 2022 at 4:30 pm

by EMMA MARKS

Film

‘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.
October 18, 2022 at 7:45 pm

by EMMA HALPER

Film

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.
October 17, 2022 at 12:00 am

by ALEXANDRA KANAN

Film

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.
October 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm

by ALEX BAXTER

Film

"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.
October 5, 2022 at 8:00 am

by CATHERINE SORRENTINO

Television

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.
October 4, 2022 at 2:47 pm

by OLIVIA REYNOLDS

Film

Feast Your Eyes on Street's Favorite Food Scenes in Film

On the menu: Ratatouille, pastries, red sauce, and pastrami
October 2, 2022 at 9:53 pm

by ARIELLE STANGER

Music

‘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.
October 2, 2022 at 8:00 pm

by MORGAN CRAWFORD

Film

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.
September 29, 2022 at 8:00 pm

by RYANNE MILLS

Television

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.
September 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm

by WEIKE LI

Film

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.
September 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm

by JACOB POLLACK

Television

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.
September 26, 2022 at 8:00 am

by EMMA HALPER

Film

Why the DC Extended Universe Can't Be Saved

Batgirl and The Flash aren't the first comic book heroes the DCEU has failed.
September 22, 2022 at 10:27 pm

by KAYLA COTTER

Film

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.
September 11, 2022 at 9:14 pm

by KAYLA COTTER

Television

Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd

When will the competitive love triangle trope end?
September 7, 2022 at 1:26 pm

by EMMA MARKS

Television

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.
August 24, 2022 at 8:00 am

by JULIA POLSTER

Film

'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.
August 18, 2022 at 6:03 pm

by RACHEL SWYM