Film & TV
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 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 POLLACK
Television
Paradise Lost: The Fall From Grace in HBO's 'The White Lotus'
The show unfolds and the fun unravels, revealing layers of irony about white privilege and Hawaiian tourism.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Film
Upcoming Films to Watch Out For in Fall '21
Slashers in Chicago, time traveling in London, worms in space … What else is hitting theaters this fall?
by CAYLEN DAVID
Film
Marvel's Recent Foray into Television Isn't Just Exciting—It's Revolutionary
Marvel's newest projects continue to expand on the franchise's appeal, while reinventing its legacy.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
Film
Janicza Bravo’s ‘@Zola’ is Tweet–Sized and Instagram–Ready
The film is as alluring and immersive (and sometimes just as unfulfilling) as scrolling through social media.
by WALDEN GREEN
Film
Debunking 'Criminal Minds'
In preparation for the show's long–awaited reboot, Street is taking a look at how 'Criminal Minds' skews our perception of real–world criminal profiling.
by EMILY MOON
Film
Dear USAG: Treat Your Gymnasts Better
On ‘Golden’: a glimpse into the lives of elite gymnasts that reveals the corrupt organization behind them.
by EVAN QIANG
Television
‘Hacks’ Celebrates The Legacies of its Star Characters
For a show about stand-up comedians, the HBO Max original doesn’t shy away from weighty subjects.
by WALDEN GREEN
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