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(12/02/20 12:21am)
The Mandalorian continues to impress audiences with every passing week. On Nov. 13th, Disney+ released “Chapter 11: The Heiress,” episode three of their hit original series’ second season. After last week’s horror–esque episode, where thousands of spiders put the safety of Mando, Baby Yoda, and Frog Lady at risk, this episode takes us to the estuary moon of Trask, where Mando hopes to finally reunite with fellow Mandalorians. Written by showrunner Jon Favreau and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, this episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats for the entire runtime, despite clocking in on the shorter end at 35 minutes. This episode really ups the tension, proves the strength that lies in numbers—all while providing some deeper Mandalorian history and introducing key characters into the Star Wars universe.
(12/02/20 12:08am)
You'd think that chess is a pretty weak source of on–screen entertainment, but Netflix’s latest original series flips that notion on its head. The Queen’s Gambit, a fictional story based on the 1983 novel by Walter Tevis, was released on Oct. 23rd. Written and directed by Scott Frank, an Academy Award nominated screenwriter known for films like Out of Sight (1998) and Logan (2017), the show has remained #1 on Netflix’s US Top 10 list since Oct. 25th. The seven–episode limited series tells the life story of Elizabeth Harmon, a young orphan who escapes from her everyday struggles in Cold War era Midwestern America through her natural gift for chess. The drama is Netflix’s newest masterpiece, and it absolutely amazes in just seven episodes. Through the attention to detail within production and the character development of the series’ lead character, The Queen’s Gambit keeps viewers engaged and entertained with the young prodigy's inspiring story.
(11/17/20 1:44am)
Tayshia is finally here, and the season is looking immensely better already.
(11/12/20 10:29pm)
Get Out was one of 2017’s highest grossing films and a favorite among critics and movie goers alike. It earned the second spot on Rotten Tomatoes' “Top 100 Movies” of that year, with a score of 98%. It was raved about by everyone I came across. So when I sat down to watch it for the first time, I expected to be completely and utterly blown away. Spoiler alert: I was not.
(11/19/20 10:35pm)
I’ve always loved reading stories and watching media that depicts children waking up early Christmas morning and running to open presents. The joy and innocence of awakening with such excitement is precious and fleeting. Growing up in a Jewish household, I never experienced the mad dash to the tree each holiday season. But every year, about one month earlier, I had something similar: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
(11/23/20 3:13am)
Netflix’s Blood of Zeus debuted on Oct. 27, perfectly coinciding with Halloweekend, and giving me the horror and Greek mythology kick I didn’t know I was craving. The series was created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, Greek–American brothers whose previous writing credits Clash of the Titans and The Immortals attempted to reboot Greek mythology for an American audience to varying degrees of success. However, their latest foray into the genre—although empty in terms of plot and character development—is visually exhilarating in its decision to recount a supposed lost myth rather than retell an established tale.
(11/23/20 2:30am)
Editor's Note: The following contains some spoilers for Season 2, Episode 2 of 'The Mandalorian.'
(11/19/20 10:45pm)
When legendary comedian, writer, actor, director, and all–around mensch Carl Reiner died this past summer, most of his legacy was far too antiquated for many to comprehend. Most of our generation is aware of him through his son Rob’s many famous films or cameos in modern shows as a legend from the past. We probably haven’t been thinking about how impressed we are with his writing for Sid Caesar, or his 2000 year–old man routine with Mel Brooks. But what we’ve been missing out on the most is certainly The Dick Van Dyke Show. Reiner created, wrote, produced, and performed in this masterpiece that defined the sitcom genre in the ‘60s.
(11/09/20 1:24am)
Every evening at seven sharp, the Jeopardy! theme song fills the space of thousands of living rooms. American families gather around the television, ready to shout answers at the screen as if the host Alex Trebek himself would praise their response and add to their total earnings. While regular programming can at times feel like something to simply be watched—in some cases, streamed for seasons at a time—Jeopardy! is something to be experienced, something comfortingly routine, something to enjoy without having to leave your couch.
(11/10/20 11:42pm)
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After “the shortest Bachelorette season ever”—as predicted by Clare herself—Clare’s finally leaving the Bachelorette. But more importantly, Tayshia is almost here.
(11/15/20 2:44pm)
The opportunity to speak with someone whose work has genuinely made a meaningful impact on your life is an amazing privilege, yet it can also be nerve–wracking to an unimaginable degree. I’m sure those emotions were evident when I was interviewing CollegeHumor cast member and Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan.
(11/15/20 5:02am)
Between COVID–19 and the presidential election, 2020 has been full of surprises. The past few months have been full of troubles and anxiety, from the transition to online learning and election concerns to health scares surrounding the coronavirus. Suddenly, 2020 delivered another surprise: Borat Margaret Sagdiyev.
(11/08/20 1:15am)
The sad clown is a famous motif based in reality. Many comedians have cited developing a sharp sense of humor as a coping mechanism at a young age, and others have acknowledged struggles with mental health that were a sharp dichotomy to their laughter–filled public personas. Ultimately, the imperfect private lives of comedians have been fodder for the representation of a cruel irony in film for years.
(11/17/20 1:12am)
Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Season 1 of 'The Mandalorian,' and some minimal spoilers for the Season 2 Premiere.
(11/17/20 12:14am)
If Rian Johnson’s 2019 film Knives Out proved anything, it was that the murder mystery is a genre that isn’t going away anytime soon. The film drew a stacked cast, large audiences, and critically acclaim. To the surprise of mystery fans, Knives Out was more successful than Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express from 2017. Its cast was similarly impressive and its viewership was high, yet it wasn’t as well received. Die–hard fans of Christie’s work and its many adaptations found it unimpressive in comparison to the 1974 film starring Albert Finney, and it generally wasn’t considered the dramatic success that many had expected.
(11/08/20 1:33am)
The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions to stay indoors and completely reimagine their daily operations. The entertainment industry in particular has been flipped on its head, with nearly all live performances and large venues being shut down, including movie theaters. The coronavirus has halted some of the most highly–anticipated film releases—like Wonder Woman: 1984 (2020) and Dune (2021), just to name a few. With no timetable for the return of American movie theaters, some companies are opting to release their films directly to Video on Demand (VOD) or streaming services as opposed to a classic theatrical release. Disney did this with their live–action reboot of Mulan, and other studios are following suit.
(11/02/20 1:40am)
We live amid lot of uncertainty. After all, we're in the middle of a contentious election and an ongoing pandemic. Media is our comfort food, so if you find yourself needing to unplug, here's what 34th Street has been watching.
(11/03/20 1:35am)
It’s the third week of the Bachelorette, and the guys are finally catching on to what we’ve known since the very beginning: Clare’s obsessed with Dale.
(10/30/20 1:16am)
Horror movies like Scream and The Exorcist have been Halloween essentials since their releases. Don’t get me wrong—these two were my introduction to scary movies, and will always remain cult classics. However, the adrenaline rushes and spookiness only last the duration of the movie itself. If you’re looking for something more clever to get under your skin and make you question your own sanity, look no further than these twistedly terrifying psychological thrillers. Be forewarned: these films will leave a lasting impression.
(10/29/20 10:24pm)
People buzzed after Netflix's Emily in Paris release a couple of weeks ago. As the pandemic halted the production and release of shows everywhere, content seems to be consumed almost immediately once it’s out. Only days after the release, people texted me to ask if I saw the new show—even my mom. But I wasn’t surprised; I’m a sucker for romantic comedies, and Emily in Paris promised to be just that.
