Film & TV
Film
Meet the Penn Sophomore Who Won an Oscar
Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) winner, 'Period. End of Sentence.'
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem
The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint
Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
Dream–Casting the Upcoming 'Wicked' Movie
Wicked is flying into theaters in 2021—who will play our favorite witches and wizards?
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Film
The Best Foreign–Language Horror on Netflix Right Now
Subtitles can still be scary.
by SOPHIA SCHULZ-RUSNACKO
Film
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.
by BEBE HODGES
Film
The Art of Scoring a Romance Film
A beautiful score can shape a love story in a way that words can’t.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
The Definitive List of the Best Sex Scenes on Netflix
Don't watch these films with your parents.
by SHRIYA BEESAM
Film
On Learning all the Wrong Romantic Lessons from Disney Films
Four ways our favorite childhood movies misrepresented love.
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Film
Love and Subterfuge: Romance in James Bond
What the "Bond Girl" trope means for our cultural understanding of romance.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
‘Mirai’: A Sweet Film about the Love Between Siblings
A reflection on familial love, just in time for Valentine's Day
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
What Do AI Relationships in Movies Say About Us?
Searching for artificial love, from film to reality
by SHANNON ZHANG
Television
'Grace and Frankie' and the Power of Platonic Love
Need an unconventional show about love to binge–watch this Valentine's Day?
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
What to Watch on Netflix this Valentine’s Day Depending On Your Mood
Happily in love? Angsty and sad? We got you covered.
by ANA HALLMAN
Television
The Stand–Up Round–Up: The Best Netflix Comedian For You
Pick which Netflix comedy special you should binge–watch right now.
by LIZ KIM
Film
Street x Sundance: 'Honey Boy'
Written by Shia Labeouf and starring FKA twigs, this tale of childhood abuse remains tragic despite a clichéd structure.
by NICK JOYNER
Television
The Ted Bundy Tapes: Unrevolutionary, Sad, and Tiresome
This docuseries goes in–depth about Ted Bundy's story, but it's hardly anything new.
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Film
Street x Sundance: 'Adam' Review
'Transparent' producer Rhys Ernst delivers a queer comedy with tenderness and teaching moments in equal measure.
by NICK JOYNER
Film
Street x Sundance: 'Dirty God' Review
Sacha Polak's frustrating English language debut follows a young mother's recovery in the aftermath of an acid attack.
by NICK JOYNER
Film
Street x Sundance: 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile' Review
The Zac Efron/Ted Bundy film isn't the movie the Internet thinks it is. It's far less controversial and far more boring.
by NICK JOYNER
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