Film & TV
Film
'Fantastic Beasts' is an Enjoyable but Not–So Fantastic Film
The second of five 'Fantastic Beasts' movies struggles to recapture the magic of Harry Potter.
by JAMES MORRISON
Film
‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ is an Elegantly Bound Tale of Success and Loss
The biopic, starring Melissa McCarthy as Lee Israel, makes for a triumphant character study.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
All of The Harry Potter Movies, Ranked
Street's unofficial ranking of all of our favorite childhoods films.
by CLAIRE OCHROCH
Film
'The Happy Prince' Gets Lost in Its Art
Rupert Everett’s directorial debut is too poetic for its own good.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
'Suspiria' Delivers Highbrow Horror That Fails to Entertain
Luca Guadagnino's remake is beautiful but exhausting.
by JAMES MORRISON
Film
Stop Remaking Old Disney Films
How nostalgia seeps from the big screen to other parts of our lives
by SOPHIA DUROSE
Film
'An Elephant Sitting Still': A Four–Hour Masterpiece Leaving a Lifelong Impact
This Chinese film, directed by Bo Hu who died by suicide after filming, has left me in an emotional wreck.
by CHRISTY QIU
Film
These 10 Films are the Best of the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Tune into these films showing at Philadelphia's first ever film festival, running from November 3 – November 18.
by JORDAN WACHSMAN
Film
Using Film to Bridge the Gap Between Students and Refugees
Penn FilmAid brought students out of the "Penn Bubble" by hosting an event with Loung Ung, former child soldier and refugee.
by RANIA ZAKARIA
Television
Explore the Universality of Flavor with Netflix’s ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’
This charming docuseries is an adventurous home cook’s dream.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Television
Netflix's 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' is Horrifyingly Fun
If you're looking for a fall show that combines dark witchcraft with teenage angst, this show may be right up your alley.
by CLAIRE OCHROCH
Film
2018: 50 Years of 'Space Odyssey' at the Franklin Institute
For November, the Franklin Institute is screening the classic film that transformed science fiction.
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
'Heathers' Reboot is Awkward and Tone–Deaf
Paramount’s reboot of the 1989 classic fails where many high school shows do.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
'Beautiful Boy' is a Dark, Simmering Tale of Addiction and Family
Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet play father and son in this haunting drama.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Television
Netflix Delivers Binge–Worthy Horror in 'The Haunting of Hill House'
A thoughtful show that delivers on genuine scares, Hill House is the binge–worthy entertainment you need this Halloween.
by JAMES MORRISON
Film
The Best and Worst Scary Movies on Netflix
Here are the films that you will want to add to your watchlist this Halloween.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN and SAM KESLER
Film
Five Election Movies to Get You Pumped to Vote
Watch these classics to get in the voting mood on November 6.
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Television
‘Her Body and Other Parties’ To Be Adapted into a Dystopian TV series
The upcoming “feminist Black Mirror,” which will premiere on FX, is based on a collection of short stories by Penn’s former writer–in–residence Carmen Maria Machado.
by CAT DRAGOI
Film
'The Sisters Brothers' is Bringing Back the Western
Antiheroes and an old–school vibe make for an unconventional buddy flick.
by SAM KESLER
Film
Halloween Film Events to Catch in Philadelphia this October
Celebrate spooky season across the city with your favorite horror flicks.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
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