Film & TV
Film
‘Eternals’ Falls Victim to the Marvel Formula
Marvel’s latest effort shows why it’s time to redefine the superhero genre.
by KAYLA COTTER
Television
How ‘Living Single’ Was The Blueprint For ‘Friends’
The impact of Living Single can’t be understated or ignored.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Film
The Feminine Urge to Base Your Personality On Girlbosses in Film
Analyzing trends in our favorite female protagonists from 2000 onwards
by CINDY ZHANG
Television
What to Expect in 'Riverdale' Season Six
Based on the first five installments, here's what the latest might look like.
by TARA ANAND
Film
The Coming–of–Age American College Experience
America is deeply devoted to the dream of attending college—and is far less interested in the quality of education it provides.
by HEATHER SHIEH
Film
Kristen Stewart’s 'Spencer' is the Best (and Hopefully Last) Portrayal of Princess Diana
The movie is a haunting tale of Princess Diana’s Christmas with the Royal Family as she grapples with an impending divorce.
by JACOB A. POLLACK
Film
Kristen Stewart and the Hollywood Rollercoaster
How did 'The Twilight Saga' ultimately impact her career?
by CINDY ZHANG
Film
These Four Films are Touching Odes to Journalism
Reflecting on the films that pay tribute to the underappreciated art form of journalism
by KAYLA COTTER
Film
What to Watch if You Liked ‘Squid Game’
While you wait for the second season of 'Squid Game,' give some of these recommendations a try.
by EMILY MOON
Television
The Problem With Hollywood's 25–Year–Old Teens
TV teens are mature, sexy, and seductive—the perfect bait for a hormonal teen audience—and that's a big problem.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
Film
What We Can Learn From 'Martha Marcy May Marlene,' Ten Years Later
This unconventional psychological thriller explores the relationship between cults and the human psyche.
by CINDY ZHANG
Film
Wes Anderson’s Most Wes Anderson Movie Yet: 'The French Dispatch'
The film, which opened nationwide on Oct. 22nd, has all of the signature Wes Anderson trademarks—minus an endearing story.
by JACOB A. POLLACK
Television
'Ted Lasso' Season 2 Answers the Dreaded Sequel Question: What Now?
After a slow start, the show challenges its own hyper–optimism and finishes the season strong.
by KATHRYN XU
Film
Exposing Exploitative Practices Within the Japanese Animation Industry
Dire working conditions are sustaining weekly episode releases of your favorite animes.
by CINDY ZHANG
Film
The ‘Good For Her’ Cinematic Universe: Which 'It Girl' Will You Dress as this Halloween?
What your girlboss costume of choice says about the landscape of the female narrative in film & tv
by HEATHER SHIEH
Television
The Importance Behind Michaela Coel's Historic Emmy Win
Michaela Coel made Emmy history against all odds. How did she get there?
by MAME BALDE
Film
In 'The Garden of Words,' Less is More
This slow–paced movie deserves your patience.
by CINDY ZHANG
Television
'Squid Game': How Far Would You Go to Be the Last One Standing?
Netflix's new number one series teaches us that the real threat to humanity is apathy.
by HEATHER SHIEH
Film
Airing One’s Own Funeral: The 2021 Emmy Awards
For a mostly predictable Emmy Awards, this year's telecast was nothing less than a horror show for its host, CBS.
by JACOB A. POLLACK
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