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Film & TV

Spending Seasons in Stars Hollow

Gilmore Girls is a fall show, says Penn. But why?

by SOPHIA LEONG

'Devilman Crybaby' and The Degeneracy of the Human Body

The horrific, the erotic, and the depths of human nature.

by RIA REGE

'Anora': A Dark Cinderella Story

Sean Baker’s subversion of the classic modern fairytale goes much deeper than the prince and the castle.

by JACKSON ZUERCHER

'Seeking Mavis Beacon': The Silent Faces of Innovation

A journey to uncover Renée L’Espérance’s legacy becomes a celebration of Black innovation, creativity, and identity in Seeking Mavis Beacon.

by FIONA HERZOG

Why Joker: Folie à Deux Misses The Mark

Too somber to be a decent pop culture movie, too superficial to be a decent arthouse movie. 

by EVA LITITSKAIA

Dress To Impress for the Movies

Going to the movies is a special event. Why not dress up for the occasion?

by SOPHIA LEONG

The Flip Side of Fixer Upper: HGTV and Gentrification

Are home makeovers and house flipping reality TV as glamorous as we think?

by DIEMMY DANG

'Bad Sisters:' Matriarchy, Mirth, and Murder

Catch up on this 2022 Irish black comedy before Season 2 comes out.

by JACKSON ZUERCHER

Dinner in America: Love for the Unruly and the Unapologetic

With punk rock, arson, and watermelon songs, Dinner in America redefines what an indie love story can be.

by KATE CHO

‘Den of Thieves 2’ Should Be Your Most Anticipated Movie of 2025

The state of the garbage crime movie has never been so in question. Gerard Butler is our only hope.

by ADEN BERGER

The Sad and Simple Truth of Priscilla’s Priscilla

Taking a look at Coppola’s 2023 release, one year later.

by LILA DUBOIS

A Conversation on ‘Megalopolis’

Is Coppola's big–budget, hot–topic film a masterpiece or a mess?

by ADEN BERGER and JACKSON ZUERCHER

A Conversation on Fear: Mackenzie Davis in SPEAK NO EVIL

Mackenzie Davis on the dynamics of gender and the catharsis of throwing acid in someone’s face.

by JAKE FALCONER

Your Favorite Comedian's Favorite Comedian

Who is Julio Torres, and why haven't you heard about him?

by BEA HAMMAM

33rd Philadelphia Film Festival Preview

Street got a chance to see some of the films showing at the PFF, earlier this year. Here's what to watch, and what to avoid.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

What's the Deal with Movie Musicals?

The current formula for Broadway adaptations may be missing the spectacle and magic of live theater.

by JACKSON ZUERCHER

A Beginner’s Guide to Philadelphia’s Movie Theaters

Five essential theaters to explore cinema in Philly.

by KYLE GRGECIC

Brigitte Bardot: The Woman Who Was Nothing and Everything at Once

Brigitte Bardot wasn’t just a star—she was a global phenomenon who reshaped cinema, beauty, and the way the world saw women.

by KATE CHO

Rose Colored Glass Ceiling: The Politics of ‘The Bachelorette’

The Bachelorette may claim to promote diversity, but Jenn Tran’s journey reveals how women of color still carry the burden of representation in reality TV.

by KATE CHO

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is an Explosion of Guts: Fun but Messy

While returning actors effortlessly reprise their iconic roles, the film ultimately bites off more than it can chew.

by ADEN BERGER