Review
The Underground World of Philly’s Basement House Shows
As Penn students, the city’s most prolific and innovative music scene is hidden right under our noses—literally.
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer
The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.
Laughing Gas and Landscapes: The Mystery of a Lost Courbet
How an unexpected discovery in the basement of Penn Dental led to a major new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery
Place, Happiness, and Memory in "The Traces"
Philosophy, literature, and Italian culture lovers will revel in Mairead Small Staid's debut memoir.
Soft Porn for Artistic Elites
The Guerrilla Girls are reclaiming the nude female body in art.
Jhené Aiko Covertly Rejects Cultural Escapism On ‘Trip’
According to Aiko, the best way out is through.
Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'
While some elements of the show seem over the top, one major plot point is undeniably realistic.
“Macho Men: Hypermasculinity in Dutch & American Prints” Deconstructs the Masculine Ideal
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new exhibition takes a hard look at the sensationalized male physique.
To Alan Light, Hallelujah Is Not Just A Song—It’s A Movement
The 'Rolling Stone' rock critic visited the Kelly Writers House on Oct. 13 for a conversation with Penn’s Anthony DeCurtis.
'Bones and All' Leaves You With A Lot to Digest
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet will eat your heart out in Luca Guadagnino’s terrifying romantic love story.
The newest crime thriller ‘Decision to Leave’ will leave its audience emotionally shattered
Park Chan–wook returns with a genre–bending thriller equally fascinating as Parasite
“Oneness: Nature & Connectivity in Chinese Art” brings us closer to the Chinese landscape
A new show at the PMA features contemporary and historic works.
‘The White Lotus’ Season Two: Slouching Towards Sicily
In the sun–and–sex drenched second season of the hit HBO show The White Lotus, money only satisfies so much.
Explore Mid–Atlantic Cuisine with CO–OP Restaurant & Bar's New Menu
With a new head chef and fall menu, CO–OP is taking visitors on an adventure with innovative spins on regional classics.
In ‘Dirt Femme,’ Tove Lo Reveals Her True Self
The Swede’s first independently–released album is unapologetically in love with dance music, and all the better for it.
The PMA's 'Matisse in the 1930s' Tells a Philadelphia Story
How a mural commission for the Barnes Foundation in 1930 became a moment of creative renewal.
What Does ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Stand for in 2022?
The series' newest, uneven fifth season is proof that 'The Handmaid’s Tale' doesn’t know what it wants to say anymore.
‘Blonde’ Is Anything but an Authentic Representation of Marilyn Monroe
While the film succeeds in its stylistic choices, ‘Blonde’ is a poor and fictional recounting of Marilyn Monroe’s life.
