Film & TV
‘Veronica Mars’ Did Feminine Rage Before it was Cool
Celebrating twenty years of TV’s best not–so–bubbly blonde.
Why is Ridley Scott Getting Ignored Again?
Just once, I would like to see the legendary director get properly appreciated in his time.
I Cried When I Saw 'The Wild Robot' And You Will Too
DreamWorks? More like waterworks!
'Kingdom': The Living Dead and the Nation’s Death Rattle
In this Korean series, zombies devouring people is an allegory for how power can devour the very society it seeks to preserve.
A Love Letter to 'Wicked'
'Wicked' may just be the best movie musical to hit theaters… ever.
Culture, Community, and the Rise of the Global Right at the New York Film Festival
What the festival's picks had to say about identity in the face of isolation.
Between the Sheets and the Shackles at the 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival
Four movies' gritty look at how society controls sexuality in all the wrong ways.
‘Why Not You?’: Rob Sharenow at the Kelly Writers House
A reflection on Rob Sharenow’s talk at the Kelly Writers House about his ambiguous path to success in creative media.
Spending Seasons in Stars Hollow
Gilmore Girls is a fall show, says Penn. But why?
'Devilman Crybaby' and The Degeneracy of the Human Body
The horrific, the erotic, and the depths of human nature.
'Anora': A Dark Cinderella Story
Sean Baker’s subversion of the classic modern fairytale goes much deeper than the prince and the castle.
'Seeking Mavis Beacon': The Silent Faces of Innovation
A journey to uncover Renée L’Espérance’s legacy becomes a celebration of Black innovation, creativity, and identity in Seeking Mavis Beacon.
Why Joker: Folie à Deux Misses The Mark
Too somber to be a decent pop culture movie, too superficial to be a decent arthouse movie.
Dress To Impress for the Movies
Going to the movies is a special event. Why not dress up for the occasion?
The Flip Side of Fixer Upper: HGTV and Gentrification
Are home makeovers and house flipping reality TV as glamorous as we think?
'Bad Sisters:' Matriarchy, Mirth, and Murder
Catch up on this 2022 Irish black comedy before Season 2 comes out.
Dinner in America: Love for the Unruly and the Unapologetic
With punk rock, arson, and watermelon songs, Dinner in America redefines what an indie love story can be.
‘Den of Thieves 2’ Should Be Your Most Anticipated Movie of 2025
The state of the garbage crime movie has never been so in question. Gerard Butler is our only hope.
The Sad and Simple Truth of Priscilla’s Priscilla
Taking a look at Coppola’s 2023 release, one year later.
