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(04/16/18 4:43pm)
A schizophrenic character is not one that most of us can identify with, but there is still one scene in Aardvark that I found relatable. After Josh’s (Zachary Quinto, in the main role) therapist fails to do her job—and fails so hard that it would be almost comical, if her job wasn’t facilitating the treatment of mental illnesses—he gets up furiously and shouts “You charge for this?” voicing my exact thoughts on what I had been watching for an hour.
(04/18/18 12:00pm)
Some of us were elated, others disappointed, but whether or not you decided to attend this year’s Spring Fling concert, there's no denying that The All–American Rejects are throwing us way back. For some, the era of “Gives You Hell” and “Move Along” are tragically superimposed over that dreadfully awkward phase between elementary and middle school. If the now cringe—inducing emo subculture spared you, I’m sorry that The All–American Rejects didn't mean as much to you as they did to me. Either way, taking a trip down memory lane can be an illuminating experience, or, you know, a reminder of just how old you’re getting. As Fling brings back the music of middle school, here are five movies that will throw you back to a simpler time.
(04/13/18 1:00pm)
How do we end up enabling the bad behaviors of the people we love the most? This is the central question behind 6 Balloons—a new Netflix original movie, starring Dave Franco and Abbi Jacobson (of Broad City), that explores the devastating effects that one man’s heroin addiction has on his sister.
(04/11/18 6:41am)
As Hasan Minhaj walked onto the stage of Irvine Auditorium, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes that not even his wide smile could conceal: the hyper–enthusiastic shriek of the audience was thunderous. The event, organized by SPEC Connaissance, was sold out. More than 1,200 students and guests attended the preview for Minhaj’s upcoming Netflix talk show, followed by a Q&A session moderated by Dr. Fariha Khan, associate director of the Asian American Studies Program at Penn.
(04/10/18 1:00pm)
Nestled away on Broad Street in South Philly is CineMug. The café, which blends coffee, movie rentals, and community, is one of the city’s hidden treasures. If you’re sick of Starbucks or the Van Pelt basement and want a new place to study outside of the Penn bubble, you would be hard–pressed to find a more inviting and artsy space.
(04/07/18 1:00pm)
Gilmore Girls. The very name conjures up images of a lily–white, pigtail–wearing, plaid–skirt clad Rory with the whole wide world open to her and Lorelai holding the door. But—hot take alert—Rory Gilmore is actually kind of the worst.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
A structured approach is how non–runners become marathon finishers, how students bump their Bs up to As, and how I hope to become a more informed appreciator of the cinematic arts over the next few years. The truth is, for someone who declares her love for film with seemingly every opportunity, I haven’t seen all that many movies. What’s particularly concerning is the number of must–see classic films that remain, in my mind, nothing more than titles with attached merit. As much as I love writing about up–and–coming movies and television that interest me in the present, I couldn’t help but wonder what can be done about all those I haven’t seen. Thus, naturally, I took to the internet for a solution.
(04/07/18 1:00pm)
After years of stagnation due to countless saccharine, worn–out stories and even worse executions, the horror genre might finally be getting a much–deserved revival. A Quiet Place is the latest addition to a growing list of brutal, yet impeccable thrillers released since Jordan Peele’s Get Out. However, it wasn't directed by a seasoned horror filmmaker like James Wan (director of Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring) or Mike Flanagan (director of Oculus and Before I Wake). Instead, it was created by John Krasinski, whose background in comedy would understandably make him the least likely contender for any accolade in the horror realm. In a video conference for college–press reps, even Krasinski agrees that he’s “not the horror guy.” But to his surprise, after co–writing, directing, and starring in A Quiet Place, the result is arguably one of the most terrific thrillers in recent memory.
(04/06/18 1:00pm)
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen your feeds filling with overwhelmingly positive reviews of Love, Simon. No one needs me to tell them that Love, Simon is a good movie. So before I switch things up by delving into this not– completely positive critique, I want to point out that it was major for the LGBTQ community. Seeing queer teens be normal, awkward, and lonely is IMPORTANT. Humanizing us in that context is vital, and that’s what Love, Simon did.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
The Pope of Trash is coming to Penn. That’s right. John Waters, the mastermind behind the most infamous transgressive cult films such as Pink Flamingos, Hairspray (though less so transgressive), and Serial Mom, is coming to speak.
(04/10/18 1:00pm)
If you're looking for a distraction during finals week or an excuse to meet up with a friend over the summer, look no further. Here's a list of the eight most anticipated movies of summer 2018. Whether you're into animations, superheroes, comedies, thrillers, romances, or musicals, 2018 has something for you.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
Roseanne, a much–beloved sitcom that ran from the late ‘80s to the late ‘90s, is back on air. Maybe you already knew this because you’re a devout follower of ABC Family's comedy lineup (which has produced hits like Black–ish and Fresh Off The Boat). If your life in this American political hellscape is anything like mine though, you probably found out that Roseanne is back because of the Internet outrage that’s been brewing since the show premiered.
(04/19/18 1:00pm)
You can’t watch the Oscar–nominated Lady Bird, which was described by its director as a mother–daughter love story, on Netflix, but there are many other shows with amazing mother–daughter relationships to be found. And not just Gilmore Girls.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
After a four–year hiatus since the acclaimed The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson steps back into the public spotlight with Isle of Dogs. His second animated movie tells the story of a group of dogs who try to escape oppression in an authoritarian, dystopian, fictionalized Japan. If the premise doesn’t sound enticing enough, it might be because it’s inevitably reminiscent of a children’s movie. As a 20–year–old, I must admit it was the name of the director, rather than his marketing strategy, that eventually convinced me to watch. However, Isle of Dogs is in no way childish—if anything, it’s Anderson’s most mature work to date.
(04/04/18 1:00pm)
At the beginning of every semester, we receive a list of expensive requirements: massive binders full of loose sheets, thin volumes that address the content of only a few lectures, and the occasional supplemental text that never seems to get any use. However, they are far from the only materials that professors use to deepen their students’ understanding of a subject. Across many departments at Penn, film and other forms of media are implemented as ways into analysis and discussion. They channel popular culture and arts in a way that books simply cannot replicate and relay that information to students in a captivating and immersive way. Well outside Penn’s cinema studies department, there are courses that take advantage of film as a cultural resource and incorporate movies into their syllabi.
(04/05/18 1:00pm)
The room crackled with the sweet smell of popcorn and the hum of students chattering over dinner prepared by the New College House chefs. The Penn Student Film Festival concluded its annual run from March 26–28. This year’s edition saw 24 films submitted, and two days of screenings taking place at Gregory and Harrison College Houses and a gala dinner and awards night at New College House. The festival screened eight finalist films by student filmmakers Adam Ginsberg (C '19), Emily Hason (C '18), Luke Yeagley (E '20), Barry Oshiba (C '18), Amanda Prager (C '18), Yuhui Ma (C '20), Christopher Powell (E '19), Daniel Fradin (C '19), Arlo Gordon (C '18), and Alden Hallak (C '18).
(04/01/18 1:00pm)
You only need to watch the first ten minutes of Scary Movie to make two very clear observations. First, you realize that a campy parody like this is going to rely on an abundance of overplayed gags, many of which will hit, and a handful that won’t. Second, you will remind yourself that no one could ever get away with making a movie like this today. The film’s mockery of intellectual disability is practically unwatchable, as are the abundance of sophomoric closeted–gay–man jokes. Is the film entertaining? Absolutely. But to me, someone who was much too young to watch it upon release, it already feels like a cultural relic less than two decades later.
(04/21/18 1:00pm)
The 2018 Oscars were a couple of weeks ago, but the film industry is still talking about one memorable moment from the night. If you watched the awards show, you probably remember Frances McDormand’s badass acceptance speech for Best Actress, which included her having all of the female nominees in the room stand up to receive applause—but the words that producers, directors, and actors are hung up on came at the end. “I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen,” she said: “Inclusion. Rider.”
(03/26/18 1:00pm)
Three theaters, scattered around Society Hill and Old City, offer a unique and diverse cinematic selection focusing mostly on indie and art films. If you still haven’t seen The Shape of Water or Call Me By Your Name, you can catch them at a Ritz theater. But if you already have (or just don’t care to) and you’re looking for something different, the chain still has plenty to offer. While you might not have noticed them in your Facebook events feed, the special events and programming at Ritz theaters provide the chance to get a different kind of movie experience. Here’s Street’s guide to some of the most exciting upcoming events.
(03/28/18 1:00pm)
Queer Eye has become everyone’s latest Netflix obsession. The show follows five gay men, called the “Fab Five,” as they make–over mostly straight men. The men all have very distinct personalities and jobs on the show. Of course, this leads to the question: who is the best of the Fab Five? Here is a definitive ranking, from worst to best.
