Film & TV
‘With Love, Meghan’ : the Importance of Being an Informed Viewer
What an audience’s reception to raw spaghetti reveals about the impact of public image in the cooking space.
‘The Life List’: Knowing Yourself Before Knowing Others
How well can Sofia Carson’s new Netflix movie blend lines between fairytale ending and self reckoning?
Bobby Nash Died For Our Sins
Procedural death, and how (not) to do it
‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ Is the Blueprint for Sapphic Joy and Self Actualization
Happy Lesbian Visibility Week!
Mike White Doesn’t Care If ‘The White Lotus’ Bores You, and Neither Do I
The freaky sex stuff is fun, but we must also acknowledge the slow–burning artistry behind it.
Jonathan Majors Wants Your Sympathy
Is Jonathan Majors talented enough to make audiences believe that he’s become a new man?
'Adolescence', Masculinity, And The Internet
The internet is raising our children. And it’s not doing a good job.
‘A Minecraft Movie’: Creative or Survival?
The movie starring Jack Black can’t seem to make up its mind.
What Is The Definitive Climate Change Movie?
While many other salient social issues have their champion, the most effective environmental allegory is harder to pin down.
‘Yellowjackets’: Giving in to (Human) Nature
The wilderness doesn't reform, it reveals.
Script Simplification in An Era of Scrolling
Social media has become integrated into everyday life. What does this mean for streaming services?
We Need More Stories Like ‘Clean Slate’
In light of recent executive orders from the Trump administration, it's crucial to showcase visible trans joy.
Growing Past Growing Pains in ‘Adult Best Friends’
Penn alums Delaney Buffett and Marie Nikolova talk about the real life inspiration behind the film and the journey they took to get there.
‘Severance’ Episode Ten: ‘Cold Harbor’ Closes Out a Stellar Season of TV
A bittersweet and incredibly intense end to Season 2 tees up new and interesting elements for Season 3.
'Hell of a Summer' Combines Horror and Comedy to Bring Generations Together
Directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk talk about the collaboration and production processes behind their new release.
‘One of Them Days’ Shines a Spotlight on Female Friendship
The best buddy comedy you’ll see this year
A Celebration of Comedy in Studio 8H
50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Commodification of White Lotus
A masterclass in muddled messaging
