Television
What I Learned From Watching 'Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)' Three Times in Two Days
How a perceived flaw in the film hid an emotional reality of our time.
Revising the Legacy of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' 50 years later
Those Were The Days | The 'Mary Tyler Moore' show is a relic of the despondent '70s. Here's why it still matters.
Good Place Finale Hits its Mark with a Bittersweet Ending
After four seasons, the Good Place ends on a sad but hopeful note.
Indian-American Representation in 'Never Have I Ever:' Why It Didn't Excite Me
'Never Have I Ever' is one of the only shows to follow an Indian–American protagonist. However, its representation isn't groundbreaking.
"Based" on a True Story: Accuracy and Historical Fiction Films
Should directors prioritize accuracy over entertainment?
An Open Letter to 'Saturday Night Live': Don't Joke About the Debate
Because it's just not funny anymore.
'Ratatouille' is Still the Best Film About Food
Nothing has made me appreciate food more than Pixar's 2007 film 'Ratatouille'.
Profits Over Plot: Why Live–Action Adaptions of Animated Children's Shows Fail
The original creators left the Netflix live adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Why do live adaptations of animations always go wrong?
Video On Demand is No Replacement for Theatrical Releases
Some things were just meant for the big screen.
How Diverse Podcasts Make Film and Television Look Bland
Fiction podcasts regularly integrate diversity and queerness in their stories. Why can't mainstream entertainment catch up?
Why British Panel Shows are the Best Quarantine Watch
With their lack of competition and easy–going structure, these shows make for the perfect distraction.
The Top Fictional Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania
From "It's Always Sunny" to "Master of None", even fictional characters pick Penn.
Why Case Shows Never End Well
Shows like "Criminal Minds" are great—until they aren't. What makes their endings so unfulfilling?
34th Street’s Official Quarantine Watch List
Because social distancing is really just one long Netflix binge with breaks in between.
'The Invisible Man' is the Prototype of the Modern Horror Movie
'The Invisible Man' captures the terror of domestic abuse, being watched, and not being believed.
"Life in Shorts": Director Gavin O'Connor on 'The Way Back'
Speaking with this Penn alum on his new film starring Ben Affleck.
Disney's LGBTQ Representation in 'Onward' May be a Misstep
Lena Waithe's character in 'Onward' is apparently Disney's first out gay character, but is it a positive portrayal?
'Sonic the Hedgehog' Wasn't Worth the Wait
'Sonic' just doesn't recapture the magic of the furry blue hedgehog.
How 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' Caters to the Female Gaze
A beautiful film that focuses on the artistic value of women's lives.
