Review
Flashy Action and Flawless Victory
How ‘Mortal Kombat II’ leans into its origins and doesn’t lose to sequel syndrome.
‘Mother Mary’ is More Ridiculous Than Revealing
Anne Hathaway as a pop star and the exorcism of fabric headline this bizarre metaphor for collaboration.
When Is ‘Invincible’ at Its Best?
Season 4 showcases a series torn between filler and its most compelling story yet.
‘The Pitt’: Hopecore or Overwhelming Stress?
The chaos of the emergency room may be exactly what the world needs right now.
Going Forward Won’t Save You in ‘Exit 8’
Genki Kawamura’s adaptation turns a looping hallway into a reflection on avoidance, forward movement, and modern life.
‘The Drama’ is NOT a Rom–Com
Kristoffer Borgli’s new (unorthodox) love story challenges audiences to question whether love is truly unconditional alongside its characters.
Romance Isn’t Everything in ‘Bridgerton’
Bridgerton Season 4 shows a promising return to the series’ world–building.
'Project Hail Mary' is a Saving Grace for the Movies
In an era of lackluster filmmaking and distracted viewing, a sincere, slow–burning blockbuster makes a case for the theatrical experience.
“War Machine” and the Franchise Trap
A thrilling, hyper–violent genre pivot can’t save a film more interested in its future than its present.
'Doc' Creator Hank Steinberg Visits Penn
Penn Alum and former DP Staffer Hank Steinberg explores memory and medicine in his latest hit TV series.
The Hunt Returns in ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’
The game of deadly hide–and–seek goes global.
(Resisting) Bodily Resolution
Blah Blah Gallery’s latest show Holding Pattern captures moments of play, memory, and bodily experience.
Surprise, Sidney: When the Slasher Hits Close to Home
The Scream series has officially jumped the shark.
No Dragons? No Problem
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the latest in a line of shows that prove franchises work best when they return to the common man.
‘GOAT’ Came to Play Ball, But Still Feels Small
Sony’s latest animated feature scores at the box office, but trades careful development for a plot that leaves no room for true emotional connection.
The Reimagining of ‘Wuthering Heights’ as a Romance
Emerald Fennell’s sexy adaptation emphasizes emotion, not plot accuracy.
‘People We Meet On Vacation’: A Rom–Com Lover’s Dream, BookTok’s Worst Nightmare
BookTok’s best are getting movie adaptations … how closely should they stand to the source material?
'Jet Lag: The Game' Makes the World its Playground
Jet Lag showcases a new model of entertainment where travel, strategy, and personality collide in real time. Building intense audience attachment through recurring hosts, symbolic prizes, and high emotional stakes, the project signals a shift toward media where community drives success.
The Problematic Office Politics of Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’
Sam Raimi’s Send Help turns a workplace outcast into a violent survivor who loses moral conflict as the story moves toward gore and spectacle. Rachel McAdams delivers the strongest part of the film while the story touches on workplace power and toxic relationships. The ending frames success as survival without guilt, which weakens the message about gender and power.
