Film & TV
Film
Book–to–Movie Adaptations to Look Out For in 2019
Don't feel like reading the book? For these ten upcoming adaptations, you don't have to.
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Television
What the Parallels between Netflix’s 'Russian Doll' and 'Maniac' Can Teach Us
How do themes of self–destructive alienation fit into our culture of binge–watching?
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
The Future of Star Wars: Analyzing a Franchise in Conflict
How will the final installment of the trilogy end, and how will it satisfy all its fans?
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
Why Pixar’s 'Bao' Reminds Me of My Mom
This Oscar–winning animated short film is a poignant exploration of the love between immigrant parents and their children.
by JESSICA BAO
Film
'Paddington 2' Was Robbed of an Oscar
Want to talk about Oscar snubs? 'Paddington 2' takes the cake.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
Street's Predictions for the 91st Academy Awards
What we want and what will probably happen are two very different things.
by SAMANTHA SANDERS
Film
Meet the Penn Sophomore Who Won an Oscar
Claire Sliney on producing the Best Documentary (Short Subject) winner, 'Period. End of Sentence.'
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
Marvel, DC, and the Superhero Movie Problem
The highs and lows of the superhero genre, and how it might be changing.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint
Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
Dream–Casting the Upcoming 'Wicked' Movie
Wicked is flying into theaters in 2021—who will play our favorite witches and wizards?
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Film
The Best Foreign–Language Horror on Netflix Right Now
Subtitles can still be scary.
by SOPHIA SCHULZ-RUSNACKO
Film
Why 'Isn't It Romantic' Is Your Go–To Galentine's Day Flick
'Isn't It Romantic', starring Rebel Wilson, balances the classic with the sarcastic.
by BEBE HODGES
Film
The Art of Scoring a Romance Film
A beautiful score can shape a love story in a way that words can’t.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Film
The Definitive List of the Best Sex Scenes on Netflix
Don't watch these films with your parents.
by SHRIYA BEESAM
Film
On Learning all the Wrong Romantic Lessons from Disney Films
Four ways our favorite childhood movies misrepresented love.
by CALISTA LOPEZ
Film
Love and Subterfuge: Romance in James Bond
What the "Bond Girl" trope means for our cultural understanding of romance.
by ANNA COLLINS
Film
‘Mirai’: A Sweet Film about the Love Between Siblings
A reflection on familial love, just in time for Valentine's Day
by SHANNON ZHANG
Film
What Do AI Relationships in Movies Say About Us?
Searching for artificial love, from film to reality
by SHANNON ZHANG
Television
'Grace and Frankie' and the Power of Platonic Love
Need an unconventional show about love to binge–watch this Valentine's Day?
by ANNA COLLINS
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