Isaac Pollock
ARTICLES
Word on the street
I am Never Getting Married
This essay won first place in the 2025 Love Issue 'Renaissance in Love' contest.
Film
‘The Apprentice’ Isn’t About President Donald Trump
From biopics to fictionalized political dramas, the ethics of politics–as–entertainment are murky waters—and this Trump picture’s politics are far from clear.
Television
‘Veronica Mars’ Did Feminine Rage Before it was Cool
Celebrating twenty years of TV’s best not–so–bubbly blonde.
Film
Culture, Community, and the Rise of the Global Right at the New York Film Festival
What the festival's picks had to say about identity in the face of isolation.
Focus
Disorient Yourself!
From 1972 to today, the Disorientation Guide has been providing a much needed perspective on activism at Penn.
Film
What gets lost between the page and the screen?
All the Buzzfeed articles about the color of Hermione’s dress at the Yule Ball are missing the point.
Television
'The Bear': Not good, not bad, just fine dining
The third season of this stressful “comedy” has beautiful elements, but the complete dish is incohesive.
Film
And the Award for Best New VoD Service Goes to…
Niche streamers are having a heyday. Are you subscribed?
Ego
Penn 10: Luke Gooding
Through a pandemic, a gap year, and four years through the Penn ringer, Luke pivoted majors while popping and locking on the Onda Latina stage.
Arts
'As You Like It' is Fun, Friendly, and Fluid with Gender
The Globe's newest production of the Shakespearean classic shines with its subversive gender play.
Television
A Slightly Unhinged Recap Of Riverdale
If you want to know what happened in Riverdale but don’t want to watch almost 100 hours of TV, I’ve got your back.
Television
In Defense of Riverdale
Taking a look at the much–maligned show after seven seasons of murder, mayhem, and all–American camp
Film
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
Ego
Jonnell Burke is Only Asking for What She’s Already Due
The television writer sits down to talk about her career, her inspirations, and the WGA strike.
Film
Intro to Feminism, Taught by Profs. Gerwig and Robbie
Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster hit is gorgeous, well–acted and –directed, and entirely lacking in its promised subversive feminist message.
Film
A College Student's Guide to the WGA and SAG Strikes
If you want to cross into Hollywood, you don't want to cross the picket line.
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