TV and Film

Though critically and commercially successful, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has concerned some with its brand of black humor.

As more allegations of sexual misconduct among Hollywood elite like Louis C.K. continue to appear, how should we approach their artwork?

A new documentary argues that General Patton's leadership should be a model for today, requiring a reassessment of the controversial general's legacy.

Harvey Weinstein's record of sexual assault reveals an uncomfortable truth about sexual harassment in Hollywood - a truth that must be addressed.

Rotten Tomatoes has revolutionized how people watch movies - much to the chagrin of the industry's figureheads.

Fictional representations of organ transplant scenarios offer valuable insights into the real-world practice.

William Golding's classic novel will be soon be remade in movie form - only, this time, the people trapped on the island will all be girls.

Does creating women-only spaces help or hurt the advancement of gender equality?

Marvel and DC may have diversified their comic book characters, but that has yet to translate to the film industry.

Split's depiction of Disassociative Identity Disorder sparks questions of portraying a mental illness about which little is known.

Hollywood needs more diverse directors in order to be a truly inclusive industry.

If you were to see the triumphs and misfortunes of your life unfold ahead of you, would you choose to experience it?

Me Before You depicts the voluntary euthanasia of a disabled man, but time-limited film may not be the best medium in which to portray complicated ethical issues.

While Disney's upcoming film Moana has potential to change industry standards, Disney also runs the risk of profiting off of inaccurately representing Polynesian culture.

Look Who's Back's brutal satire raises questions about juxtaposing comedy and tragedy.

Michael Bay’s new film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi was released on Friday. The film is meant to depict what happened in the infamous 2012 Benghazi attack in Libya that left an American ambassador and three other Americans dead. Benghazi has been prominent in political rhetoric since its occurrence. Since it only happened … Continue reading "The Ethics of “13 Hours”"

Examining the controversy behind a film's re-imagining of the 1969 Stonewall Inn riot.

Marvel's latest film shows the ethical quandaries of technology and warfare.

One of the many reasons that weighing ethical dilemmas is such a challenge is because we’re often faced with a conflict between measurable and immeasurable value. We see this often in relation to environmental issues. Because we can’t place an exact value on the intrinsic worth of nature, we struggle to cognitively compare environmental health with economic benefits. Thus, many companies pursue profit over environmental wellness, … Continue reading "Mes Aynak’s Intrinsic Cultural Value"

Though overwhelmingly panned in reviews (a critic from The Observer called it “utter nonsense”), Jupiter Rising was a remarkably thought-provoking film. For all of its excess, it raised some good ethical questions.