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Arts & Entertainment

How 'BoJack Horseman' Season 5 Gets Wrong So Right

The show continues to define boundaries because, not in spite of, its caustic comedy.

by ANA WEST

Kanye West and Lil Pump Nail the Media Game with “I Love It”

How a mediocre song went viral on the internet with punchy lines and high quality production value.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

'Peppermint': Dull, Underwhelming, and a Little Bit Racist

Jennifer Garner was the saving grace of an otherwise terrible action movie.

by MARYANNE KOUSSA

This Exhibit Redefines the Countries that Trump Infamously Deemed "Shitholes"

This Friday, a one–day exhibit will showcase art from "shithole" countries to promote education and highlight different perspectives.

by SHERRY TSENG

Genre–Defying Mockumentary American Vandal Shines Again in Season Two

The Netflix original takes a second stab at representing youth culture: this time, with poop pranks.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Movies to Watch from the Toronto International Film Festival

Don't miss these six movies from TIFF that will hit theaters this fall.

by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN

Philadelphia Theaters: Like Broadway (But Better)

Philly’s theaters show everything from legendary musicals like “Hamilton” and “Once” to local productions like the Philly native–created "Mirrors."

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Movies and More at These Cinematic Philly Spots

Yeah, wearing pajamas is cool, but have you flung rice at a movie theater screen with 100 other people watching Rocky Horror Picture Show?

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Get Cultured at These Philly Museums and Art Galleries

With this combo of local specialized galleries and world–class art institutions, you'll have no shortage of suggestions for a museum date. 

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Live Performances: Drag Shows, Quizzo, Improv, Oh My!

Think outside the box and check out these what happening in Philly's spoken word, comedy, and improv community.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

Catch Your Favorite Artists at These Philly Music Venues

Rex Orange County, Snail Mail, Hozier: From a church basement to a converted electric factory, these Philadelphia venues are as eclectic as the artists they bring. 

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

LaughtHERfest Performance Brings Female–Centric Comics to Campus

SNL's Melissa Villaseñor and other comics took the stage in the performance on Saturday, Sept. 15.

by ANNABELLE WILLIAMS

Your Guide to the Ingmar Bergman Series at the Lightbox Film Center

This September series celebrates the 100th anniversary of the filmmaker's birth by showing his films on weekends and Thursdays.

by ANA WEST

Exploring the ICA's Fall Exhibitions

This year, they've brought in plants and disco balls. 

by SHERRY TSENG

Skimmerfest 2018: Luke Christopher Brings a Buoyant Time

Students came for the free food and stayed for the excellent music performances.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Ken Lum: A Look at One of Penn's Most Prolific Art Professors

The Chair of the Fine Arts department has had artwork exhibited on nearly every continent.  

by SHERRY TSENG

The Vinyl Comeback

Why some Penn students have started seriously collecting vinyl.

by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER

3 Best Campus Locations for Background Music

Street identifies the top places to chill and enjoy the ambient tunes.

by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN

Why You Should Visit Smaller Museums

Though they may not have the same reputation as the PMA, smaller museums have their own charms.

by XINYI WAN

Citizen Salon Lets You Choose What Art Gets Exhibited

The Arthur Ross Gallery is crowdsourcing votes for its latest exhibit, Citizen Salon. 

by XINYI WAN