Review
'Titanic' Was Hollywood’s Last Perfect Melodrama
25 years later, Hollywood still hasn’t come close to James Cameron’s epic.
A Heaven–Sent Musical Milestone
Sam Smith and Kim Petras take a Grammy category with a crimson performance of "Unholy."
SZA Saves our Souls in SOS
'SOS' captures the complexity of love in SZA's genre–bent album that is rumored to be her last.
M3GAN’s Cult
She may ‘slay’ but is it enough to label her a cult phenomenon?
Let's End This Obsession with 'It Ends With Us'
What happens when BookTok's recommendations don’t meaningfully engage with serious topics? Or worse, perpetuate harmful tropes?
Music For Plants, By Plants
How Modern Biology is creating calming melodies with a little bit of botanical assistance
"Making American Artists" Sheds Light on Two Centuries of Untold History
This temporary exhibition at PAFA, on until April 2nd, questions whose vision of America gets to be displayed.
Late–Capitalist Anxieties and the Construction of Meaning
Ling Ma’s Q&A at the Kelly Writers House sheds light on the truth behind her work ‘Severance’.
"A New Old Play": Clown Spirit and Handmade Craftsmanship
Qiu Jiongjiong's fictional feature debut is an intimate and mesmerizing ride in Chinese history and mythology.
“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem
Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.
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.
