Shannon Zhang

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Film

A24 at UPenn: A Film Initiative for Students

Why this movie studio is so beloved, and what it's doing here at Penn.
October 29, 2019 at 6:59 pm

Film

'In the Tall Grass': Another Messy Netflix Original

Watch another Stephen King tale brought to life, from the comfort of your own home.
October 11, 2019 at 6:55 pm

Film

‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ is Crime, Mystery, and Sci–Fi All At Once

The first of Netflix’s "Netflix and Chills" thriller originals is flawed, but entertaining nonetheless.
September 30, 2019 at 9:28 pm

Style

The Definitive On–Campus Pizza Roundup

Understanding Penn, one slice at a time.
September 24, 2019 at 11:38 pm

Film

The Neo-Noir Genre: Chicken Soup for the Ambiguous Soul

Embracing moral ambiguity—one generation at a time.
April 22, 2019 at 7:38 pm

Film

Elle Fanning, 'Teen Spirit', and 'The Neon Demon': A Tale of Two Cinderellas

A look at Fanning’s neon–lit grasps for fame.
April 22, 2019 at 12:51 am

Television

Anime 101: Trying It Out

What's popular and what's worth your time.
April 21, 2019 at 8:21 pm

Film

Imitating Evil: Why Michael Shannon is so Great At Playing Villains

Shannon, one of the industry's best working character actors, tests the limits of morality with his characters.
April 15, 2019 at 7:15 pm

Film

Growing Up Through Film

On never aging out of coming–of–age.
April 1, 2019 at 7:46 pm

Television

Anticipating Season 2 of ‘On My Block’

Returning to the show right before season 2 lands.
March 28, 2019 at 9:23 pm

Style

Losing and Finding My Appetite

My on–again, off–again relationship with food
March 26, 2019 at 10:51 pm

Film

‘Captive State’: What in the World is Going On?

How not to captivate an audience.
March 19, 2019 at 12:58 am

Film

The Problems with Live–Action Film Renditions of Video Games

Maybe Sonic shouldn’t be welcomed into our world.
March 17, 2019 at 4:56 pm

Film

'Arctic': Gorgeous, Terrifying, and Contemplative

A stranded man struggles to survive the cold in this quietly tense film.
February 28, 2019 at 9:00 am

Film

‘Alita: Battle Angel’: Manga–to–Movie Adaptations Continue to Disappoint

Iron City needs a champion, not a romance.
February 18, 2019 at 9:00 am

Film

‘Mirai’: A Sweet Film about the Love Between Siblings

A reflection on familial love, just in time for Valentine's Day
February 11, 2019 at 9:34 pm

Film

What Do AI Relationships in Movies Say About Us?

Searching for artificial love, from film to reality
February 11, 2019 at 8:14 pm

Entertainment

‘Velvet Buzzsaw’: Horror Comedy at its Most Pretentious

Netflix’s newest production bores.
February 5, 2019 at 12:07 am

Entertainment

'Akira': An Introduction to Anime

Why this gritty 1980s classic still holds up to this day.
February 3, 2019 at 11:03 pm

Entertainment

‘Never–Ending Man’ and the Intimacy of a Smaller Theater

A love letter to Hayao Miyazaki and PhilaMOCA.
January 28, 2019 at 9:00 am

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