Why Critics Are Wrong About Saltburn

Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, Saltburn (2023), has been called “profoundly anti-upward mobility,” and a film with nothing to say beyond shock value. Wesley Morris, critic-at-large for the New York Times,... Read more

By Camilia Fateh December 29, 2023

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When winning doesn’t matter: column

Vince Lombardi has a famous quote: “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” On December 3rd, 2023, the College Football Playoff committee decided to disagree with the coach, whose name... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio December 7, 2023

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The Killer is a comedy hiding in a hitman disguise

The Killer (2023) is a technical masterwork with hawkeye definition.

By Christina Pan December 7, 2023

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This Christmas season, ring in the holidays with Laufey

With three new releases, it seems that Laufey might just be on her way to being crowned the jazzy new “Queen of Christmas.”

By Eileen Chen December 3, 2023

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Forgive my (Northern) Attitude, Noah Kahan’s collaboration with Hozier is not his best

While this project was a bit lackluster, Kahan has not lost his magic, and will hopefully find his footing in future duets

By Austin Forrester November 20, 2023

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Season two of Our Flag Means Death brings so much more than death to the table

This season delivered on exactly what the fans wanted and brought massive changes to the scallywag crew of The Revenge, dawning a new era.

By Caroline Samoluk November 20, 2023

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Passing down Pinoy pride on the hardwood

Aurea Gingras, sophomore point guard for Paul VI High School’s women’s basketball team, stood in the corner as the seconds ticked down in the 2018 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)... Read more

By Ethan Johanson November 19, 2023

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A lion, a sea witch, and their flashy wardrobes: A wicked history of Hollywood’s queer-coded villains

Hollywood’s use of queerness almost exclusively in its villains—as deviations from the norm—has become a lazy and problematic cop-out.

By Ajani Jones November 19, 2023

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Even at 4 a.m., Georgetown South Asians find a home in cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off this October in India, drawing millions of fans to watch another competition between the world’s cricket powerhouses. Despite being... Read more

By Aminah Malik November 17, 2023

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Cassandro unmasks the world of lucha libre

Although Cassandro's approach prevents it from reaching its full potential, the film redeems itself as a visually appealing underdog story

By Isabel Shepherd and Maanasi Chintamani October 31, 2023

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Washington Wizards basketball enters a new era

Washington, D.C. is a hoops city through and through. Basketball has a long and rich history in the area that has nurtured the development talents of 76 unique professional players.... Read more

By Daniel Rankin October 25, 2023

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An exclusive Q&A with Katie Barnes, ESPN reporter and author of Fair Play

On Sept. 19, ESPN reporter Katie Barnes published their first book. Titled Fair Play, it’s the result of years of research and study into the past, present, and future of... Read more

By Jo Stephens October 22, 2023

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On her latest EP, Jensen McRae solidifies her artistry through live visuals and vocal prowess

McRae holds the audience’s hand as she muscles through multiple forms of heartbreak, ultimately coming out alive on the other side

By Francesca Theofilou October 22, 2023

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The Love of the Game

Some see “America’s pastime” as just that: past its time. But every year, when the World Series rolls around, we still hear the passionate roars from legions of hungry supporters.... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Andrew Swank October 21, 2023

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A Case for the Classics: The Exorcist

By maintaining a tight narrative scope and crafting a bone-chilling atmosphere free of trite gimmicks, The Exorcist is something spectacular.

By Hailey Wharram October 20, 2023

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“Bongos” is a vibrant and celebratory farewell to summer

While “Bongos” was a few weeks shy of being the “song of the summer,” there's no doubt that it delivered everything fans hoped for and more.

By Ajani Jones October 10, 2023

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A Case for the Classics: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off continues to appeal to viewers with its poignant reflections on living life to the fullest.

By Isabel Shepherd October 10, 2023

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The Sickos’ guide to college football

College football is now in full swing, and while most fans are soaking in the season’s top headlines—the incomparable skill of Caleb Williams, the swagger of Deion Sanders’s Colorado Buffaloes,... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin and Henry Skarecky October 7, 2023

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Let Black horror haunt your screens this Halloween

Black horror is booming. Several films released this summer to overwhelmingly positive reviews and streaming success.

By Mia Boykin October 7, 2023

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Don’t Choose Love: Choose Peace

Regardless of your decisions, Choose Love presents a lukewarm story, barely one-dimensional characters, and unsatisfying conclusions.

By Hailey Wharram September 24, 2023