Paradise Lost: The Fall From Grace in HBO's 'The White Lotus'
(09/07/21 4:00am)
Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of 'The White Lotus.'
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Upcoming Films to Watch Out For in Fall '21
(09/06/21 9:39pm)
It comes as no surprise that the entertainment industry was one of the hardest–hit industries throughout the COVID–19 pandemic. Worldwide shutdowns and theater closures forced filmmakers and studios to delay countless releases. While many utilized streaming services in their release models amidst the pandemic, others held out on releasing films until theatrical releases could be reintroduced to the general public.
Janicza Bravo’s ‘@Zola’ is Tweet–Sized and Instagram–Ready
(07/21/21 3:54pm)
The following article contains spoilers for ‘@Zola.’
Marvel's Recent Foray into Television Isn't Just Exciting—It's Revolutionary
(07/22/21 6:30pm)
The following article contains spoilers for Wandavision, Loki, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Dear USAG: Treat Your Gymnasts Better
(07/15/21 1:17am)
In less than one week, the American women’s and men’s gymnastics teams will set out for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics—the culmination of a season that has been rife with controversy and hardship for USA Gymnastics (USAG).
Debunking 'Criminal Minds'
(07/15/21 1:27am)
At the peak of my pandemic boredom, I decided to re–watch Criminal Minds. I had first started streaming the iconic show, which follows members of the esteemed Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI, in middle school. And while I was far too young to be following the adventures of Aaron Hotchner, Spencer Reid, Derek Morgan, and co. as they apprehended some of the most notorious criminals in their fictional universe, I couldn’t help but remain invested in the high–paced episodes. After a 15–season long run on CBS, a reboot of Criminal Minds is now set to air on Paramount+.
‘Hacks’ Celebrates The Legacies of its Star Characters
(07/08/21 12:22am)
The following article contains spoilers for the first season of ‘Hacks.’
It's Time to Reform Award Shows
(06/16/21 9:07pm)
The premise of award shows is simple: reward those in the entertainment industry who create exemplary work. Yet the world of award shows is often much more complicated than that. Add in label companies or powerful industry titans, and award shows soon turn into popularity contests, appreciating those who have the most connections. Soon enough, award shows become a time for moguls to celebrate each other and only each other. For years, this phenomenon has been accepted, but now, the world seems to be tired of fawning over the same divas.
Disney's 'Cruella' is Full of Flair, but Fails to Pack a Punch
(06/16/21 5:22pm)
Villains are en vogue in popular media. Suicide Squad has had not one, not two, but three movies dedicated to its team of misfits, and 2019’s Joker painted a scathing portrait of Batman’s iconic nemesis. Miss Cruella de Vil of One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), based on the 1956 novel by Dodie Smith, is the latest villain to receive the live–action remake treatment. Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Emma Stone in the title role, the film Cruella presents viewers with a nearly two–and–a–half–hour backstory of de Vil’s path to treachery.
Saturday Night Live's Season Finale is an Ode to its Messiest Moments
(06/02/21 4:59pm)
Saturday Night Live is known for an inconsistent standard of quality—across seasons, across decades, and even from episode to episode. Part of this is baked into its conception; executive producer Lorne Michaels was quoted in Tina Fey’s autobiography, Bossypants, as saying “the show doesn’t go on because it’s ready; it goes on because it’s 11:30.” SNL’s 46th season was no stranger to errors in judgment, only some of which can be chalked up to the stranger–than–fiction circumstances of its airtime.
HBO Max's 'Made For Love' Explores A New Side of Relationships
(04/26/21 5:37pm)
The following article contains spoilers for 'Made For Love.'
'Shiva Baby' Encapsulates Chaotic Jewish Family Events
(04/21/21 8:08pm)
You know you're at a Jewish family gathering when overbearing relatives ask you about your weight, your grades, and your love life as if they’re asking about the weather. Bubbies bicker with zaydes, nosy aunts gossip in the corner, and you often find yourself wondering, “Wait ... how am I related to that guy again?” Oh, right. He’s your uncle’s wife’s mother’s cousin’s son.
'Concrete Cowboy' and Philly's Real Black Stables
(04/16/21 4:00pm)
Philadelphia is a city rich in history. Cobblestone streets are reminiscent of the horse and buggy carriages that once were the main form of transportation. Nowadays, paying for a horse and buggy ride is a novelty most often exploited by tourists and romantic comedy enthusiasts. However, you may be surprised to hear that there’s still a community of horseback riders on the streets of Philly.
British Drama ‘It’s a Sin’ Makes Waves in HIV/AIDS Awareness Efforts
(04/09/21 12:00pm)
Homosexuality is not a sin, but with the spread of disinformation and discrimination, a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s was almost certainly deadly. It’s a Sin tells the gut–wrenching tale of a group of young gay men who are living together as they navigate the throes of early adulthood when met with news of a foreign “gay plague” from America. Set in the early 1980s in London, the show examines the impacts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in a setting not commonly covered by film and media, with depiction of the virus often being focused on places like New York and San Francisco.
'Raya and the Last Dragon': Disney Can Do More to Stop Anti–Asian Hate
(04/14/21 12:00am)
The brilliant minds at Disney somehow never run out of ideas, and their latest installment of Raya and the Last Dragon is as mystical and adventurous as ever. The film follows young Raya on her hunt for the titular last dragon, the only remaining individual of its kind, so that it can help save her world from sinister monsters.
Growing Pains of a Grown–Up 'Riverdale'
(04/05/21 2:02am)
A few years ago, Riverdale was one of the most popular teen shows on network television. It made huge stars out of its lead actors, became loved and hated by many for its ridiculous storylines and generally memeable moments. Then the show fell apart, the wild plotlines made less and less sense, and it escalated to a level of cringe and confusion that made it harder and harder to follow. Now, it’s one of those shows that you might play in the background when it eventually makes its way to Netflix months after its airdate on the CW.
Jewish Nominees in the Upcoming 2021 Oscar Awards
(04/11/21 11:17pm)
Jewish representation in entertainment is a slippery slope. Religious rituals are often portrayed inaccurately, stereotypes are perpetuated, and values are misconstrued. Every once in a while, though, a series or movie comes along that highlights the triumphs and talents of the Jewish community. The upcoming Oscars shine the spotlight on a handful of Jewish icons, in the wake of several antisemitic 'jokes' that recently aired in popular shows.
Netflix's 'Bad Trip' Packs a Whole Lot of Chaos in 90 Minutes
(03/31/21 4:00am)
Watch one episode of The Eric Andre Show, and you’ll see just how much comedic chaos one man can bring into the world. A master of jokes and pranks, Eric Andre spends his screen time interviewing celebrities and celebrity impersonators, shocking innocent civilians, partaking in what producers describe as “deranged” man–on–the–street segments, and wreaking havoc in the studio.
Movie Theaters Have Started Reopening: How and Why?
(03/17/21 6:12pm)
As the salty smell of artificial butter swirls around, you lean back in your squeaky seat, and the lights begin to dim. The room is somehow both freezing and stuffy, but the surround–sound volume and larger–than–life screen transport you to a fantasy world of your choosing. There’s truly nothing that compares to the timeless movie theater experience, something cinephiles have been missing since the onset of the pandemic.
Is 'Sex and the City' Incompatible With Gen Z's Values?
(03/13/21 9:48pm)
It has been over 20 years since Sex and the City first graced our television screens. In many ways, the show was groundbreaking. It was funny, smart, and to many, a true–to–life depiction of female friendship, sex, and singlehood. But as times have changed, it’s no longer the relatable, easy watching that it once was. Especially with an HBO Max reboot recently announced, it’s important to look at this iconic series through a more modern lens.
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