Film & TV

In Review: Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods”

June 23, 2020 by

“Da 5 Bloods” deals with emotional trauma caused because of the war, trust issues, complex relationships with fathers and the never-ending injustices experienced by Black people in America.
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In Review: “8:46” by Dave Chappelle

June 20, 2020 by

The special comes in the wake of nationwide and worldwide protests denouncing the murder of George Floyd and police brutality and systemic racism against Black Americans as a whole.
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“The King of Staten Island” Is Exactly What You Think It Is

June 17, 2020 by

In true Davidson fashion, “The King of Staten Island” tackles serious issues with abrasive sarcasm and laugh-out-loud one-liners.
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A.S. Program Board Presents: Ask Ari Aster

June 1, 2020 by

This event was any movie lover’s dream as students were able to pick Aster’s brilliant mind and learn more about the film industry.
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“Survivor: 40” Review: An All-Winner Cast Creates a Winning Season

May 19, 2020 by

This season provided memorable moments, funny interactions and great gameplay to go with a fantastic cast.
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Creating a New Home: “Unorthodox” Review

May 12, 2020 by

This revolutionary and unapologetically unique show remains relatively obscure, and even more than a month after its release it is still deprived of the popular buzz it deserves.
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“Never Have I Ever”: Mindy Kaling’s New Series on Netflix

May 11, 2020 by

While “Never Have I Ever” may sound like an otherwise banal and dry teen show from the name, the show presents so much more for the representation of women of color in television.
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Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s “Making the Cut” Barely Makes It Work

May 4, 2020 by

If you desperately miss Klum and Gunn and miss watching innovative fashions walk down the runway, this show does the job.
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“Outer Banks”: Does Netflix’s New East Coast Teen Drama Live Up to the Hype?

April 30, 2020 by

From all these dynamic relationships and conflicts comes an enthralling, 10-episode series full of lust, mystery and absurd twists.
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Artsweek’s April Film Calendar: 30 Recommendations for Each Day of the Month

April 1, 2020 by

Artsweek’s April Film Calendar is finally here and ready to lift up spirits during this time of social distancing and self-isolation.
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You Can’t Look Away From “Tiger King’’

April 1, 2020 by

Tweets, memes and uppity think pieces alike all have their own takes on this absolute madhouse of a show.
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Pete Davidson Stand-Up Comedy Special Review

March 13, 2020 by

To a generation that greatly values authenticity, Davidson’s voice may very well be one of the more sane ones to rise up.
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“All the Bright Places”: A Trip Back to Middle School

March 10, 2020 by

It’s better late than never for Netflix to finally release an “All the Bright Places” screen adaptation.
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“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Crafts a Smoldering Love Story

March 9, 2020 by

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is a poignant, brilliantly realized story about love. But more specifically, it is a beautiful meditation on the memory of love.
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“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

February 19, 2020 by

I fittingly watched the movie in my bed on Valentine’s Day, hopeful that it would live up to the book’s rollercoaster of emotions. 
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