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Film & TV

‘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.

by EMMA MARKS

‘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.

by EMMA HALPER

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.

by ALEXANDRA KANAN

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. 

by ALEX BAXTER

"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.

by CATHERINE SORRENTINO

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.

by OLIVIA REYNOLDS

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

On the menu: Ratatouille, pastries, red sauce, and pastrami

by ARIELLE STANGER

‘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.

by MORGAN CRAWFORD

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.

by RYANNE MILLS

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. 

by WEIKE LI

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.

by JACOB POLLACK

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.

by EMMA HALPER

Why the DC Extended Universe Can't Be Saved

Batgirl and The Flash aren't the first comic book heroes the DCEU has failed.

by KAYLA COTTER

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. 

by KAYLA COTTER

Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd

When will the competitive love triangle trope end?

by EMMA MARKS

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.

by JULIA POLSTER

'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.

by RACHEL SWYM

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is a Resounding Yes

After watching Peele’s newest thriller, you’ll never look at clouds the same way again.

by JACOB POLLACK

The Anatomy of an Unlikeable Female Protagonist

Zoey Deutch is a caricature of scammer culture in Hulu's ‘Not Okay.’ 

by NATALIA CASTILLO

The Main Character's Burden

On 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' teenage summer fantasies, and what it means to live a life of passivity. 

by SRUTHI SRINIVAS

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