Film & TV
Ricky Gervais' New Show 'After Life' Is a Disappointment
This show, which he writes, directs, and stars in, just proves his critics right.
Steven Spielberg and the Netflix Problem
Should Netflix films be held to the same standard as traditional ones?
Revisiting Oscar Night with Claire Sliney, Executive Producer of 'Period. End of Sentence.'
The Penn sophomore on winning for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
'Studio 54' Takes You On A Wild Trip Through Disco's Golden Age
'I didn’t think the party would ever end'—watch the rise and fall of the infamous nightclub now on Netflix.
Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy' Pilot: A Refreshing Take on Adapting Comic Book Stories
This series about seven former child superheroes is dark and intriguing from the very beginning.
'Arctic': Gorgeous, Terrifying, and Contemplative
A stranded man struggles to survive the cold in this quietly tense film.
Book–to–Movie Adaptations to Look Out For in 2019
Don't feel like reading the book? For these ten upcoming adaptations, you don't have to.
What the Parallels between Netflix’s 'Russian Doll' and 'Maniac' Can Teach Us
How do themes of self–destructive alienation fit into our culture of binge–watching?
The Future of Star Wars: Analyzing a Franchise in Conflict
How will the final installment of the trilogy end, and how will it satisfy all its fans?
Why Pixar’s 'Bao' Reminds Me of My Mom
This Oscar–winning animated short film is a poignant exploration of the love between immigrant parents and their children.
BlacKkKlansman or Black Panther?
Breaking the homogeneity of #OscarsSoWhite
'Paddington 2' Was Robbed of an Oscar
Want to talk about Oscar snubs? 'Paddington 2' takes the cake.
Street's Predictions for the 91st Academy Awards
What we want and what will probably happen are two very different things.
Meet the Penn Sophomore Who Won an Oscar
Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) winner, 'Period. End of Sentence.'
Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem
The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.
‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint
Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.
Dream–Casting the Upcoming 'Wicked' Movie
Wicked is flying into theaters in 2021—who will play our favorite witches and wizards?
The Best Foreign–Language Horror on Netflix Right Now
Subtitles can still be scary.
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.


















