Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
When you think of Stephen King’s “IT,” two images come to mind: Tim Curry’s iconic 1990 Pennywise and Bill Skarsgård’s haunting modern interpretation. But “IT:…
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The Return of the Dystopian Genre
In an era where popular franchises like “Divergent” and “The Maze Runner” feel like a distant memory, the release of any dystopian film gains the…
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We All Live In Babylon
Babylon was a powerful city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in what is now modern-day Iraq. When King Hammurabi conquered nearby city-states under his rule, he established…
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“Godzilla: Minus One” is not Your Average Monster Movie
The Godzilla franchise is notorious for producing larger than life action and thriller movies featuring the menacing kaiju. The quality of these films certainly have…
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An Ode to Children’s Movies
There’s one thing that we always go back to whenever we’re feeling down or upset about our current situation in life: children’s movies. Something about…
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Feature: Michael B. Jordan Makes Waves with ‘Sinners’
You ever wonder if you keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home? Have you been looking for a new thriller…
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Snow White and the Seven Controversies
Disney’s new “Snow White” remake premiered in theatres on March 21. The movie’s release comes after it received several criticisms for a slew of controversies…
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2025 Oscars: The Good & The Bad
Finally the 2025 Oscars have come and gone! This year we saw some really amazing outfits and performances. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo started the…
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Login to Letterboxd
What are your top four favorite films? Letterboxd has built a major media brand based on this one question alone, but they do so much…
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FEATURE: Sophie Thatcher snatches the audience in ‘Companion’
You’re cordially invited to a new kind of love story… one of companionship. A new look at relationships soars to new heights with the movie…
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Channeling Ali from Burlesque
Have you ever needed to channel someone else’s energy to feel more confident? Maybe you draw inspiration from friends, mentors or even celebrities. For VALLEY,…
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What makes a movie timeless?
Movies. They’re a huge part of pop culture and the way we view our lives. Some are able to stand the test of time, becoming…
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Where People Come Together: Joy of the Movies
It may seem like a mundane activity. One to do on a rainy day when the weather outside is gloomy enough that you want to…
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The Single Girls of State: Hot Girl Fleabag Weekend
Hello Single Girls of State –– it is I, Alyssa. I may or may not be part of the club (I choose mystery). I do…
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Invasion of the Body Snatcher
No, VALLEY isn’t talking about the 1978 horror film. The movie genre, however, is precisely what this article dives into: body horror. Specifically, films where…
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The Frights of Fashion
Horror movies are made to scare. The gore, the jump scares, everything. It’s all designed to incite fear. However, not all terror in horror movies…
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And The Winner Is…
The 2024 EMMYS’, hosted by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, made its annual appearance awarding the most notable television series, actors, actresses, production teams and…
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Monkey Man: Are you ready for a Fight?
The trailers alone are an absorbing experience. Jordan Peele, famously the director of Get Out, brought this movie from Netflix to his production[MonkeyPaws Production] because…
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Howdy, Boys!
In many of the well beloved, critically acclaimed rom-coms, the male romancer, who often manages to sweep the lead girl up off her feet, does…
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Escaping Apartment Fever
Being a Penn State student comes with its share of snowy apartment- or dorm-bound days. We all know the struggle of feeling like a hermit…
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