Film & TV
Film
‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ Is the Blueprint for Sapphic Joy and Self Actualization
Happy Lesbian Visibility Week!
by LIANA SEALE
Television
Mike White Doesn’t Care If ‘The White Lotus’ Bores You, and Neither Do I
The freaky sex stuff is fun, but we must also acknowledge the slow–burning artistry behind it.
by JACKSON ZUERCHER
Film
Jonathan Majors Wants Your Sympathy
Is Jonathan Majors talented enough to make audiences believe that he’s become a new man?
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Television
'Adolescence', Masculinity, And The Internet
The internet is raising our children. And it’s not doing a good job.
by XIHLUKE MARHULE
Film
‘A Minecraft Movie’: Creative or Survival?
The movie starring Jack Black can’t seem to make up its mind.
by LIANA SEALE
Film
What Is The Definitive Climate Change Movie?
While many other salient social issues have their champion, the most effective environmental allegory is harder to pin down.
by ADEN BERGER
Television
‘Yellowjackets’: Giving in to (Human) Nature
The wilderness doesn't reform, it reveals.
by LIANA SEALE
Film
Script Simplification in An Era of Scrolling
Social media has become integrated into everyday life. What does this mean for streaming services?
by SOPHIA LEONG
Television
We Need More Stories Like ‘Clean Slate’
In light of recent executive orders from the Trump administration, it's crucial to showcase visible trans joy.
by XIHLUKE MARHULE
Film
Growing Past Growing Pains in ‘Adult Best Friends’
Penn alums Delaney Buffett and Marie Nikolova talk about the real life inspiration behind the film and the journey they took to get there.
by JACKSON ZUERCHER
Television
‘Severance’ Episode Ten: ‘Cold Harbor’ Closes Out a Stellar Season of TV
A bittersweet and incredibly intense end to Season 2 tees up new and interesting elements for Season 3.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Film
'Hell of a Summer' Combines Horror and Comedy to Bring Generations Together
Directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk talk about the collaboration and production processes behind their new release.
by SOPHIA LEONG
Film
‘One of Them Days’ Shines a Spotlight on Female Friendship
The best buddy comedy you’ll see this year
by LIANA SEALE
Television
The Commodification of White Lotus
A masterclass in muddled messaging
by JULES LINGENFELTER
Film
Towards an Earnest Cinema
It's time for Hollywood to break free from the shackles of smugness.
by ADEN BERGER
Television
The Phenomenal TV Storytelling of 'Ducky Tie'
This episode of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ is legen—wait for it …
by JACKSON ZUERCHER
Television
‘Severance’ Episode Nine: What Will Come ‘After’ This ‘Hour’ of Television?
That was a bad title for this recap of a very good episode.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
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