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The Science Survey
This is a picture I took while walking by the theater on May 7th of 2025. The modern building to the left of the soon-to-be UWS Cinema Center is the Aerial East condominium tower.

A Sleeping Beauty Revived: The Tale of the Dormant Metro Theater

Alina Povelikin, Staff Reporter
July 6, 2025
Rom-coms have always held a special place in our hearts. (Photo Credit: Mayur Gala / Unsplash)

An Appreciation of Rom Coms From the 1990s and 2000s

Haley Duleau, Staff Reporter
July 3, 2025
Pictured is the original movie poster for the 1957 adaptation of the 1954 play by Reginald Rose, 12 Angry Men. (Image Credit: English: Illustrator unknown; "Copyright 1957 United Artists Corp.", Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Movie Talk

Chris-Andrew Nkunga, Staff Reporter
July 3, 2025
Here is the golden statuette of the Oscar award on display. (Photo Credit: Samuel Ramos / Unsplash)

Here’s to the Ones Who Dream: A History of the Oscars

Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter
May 12, 2025
As filmmaking technology has advanced from classic equipment to cutting edge CGI, the heart of films still rests in the delicate balance between creative risks and commercial success. (Photo Credit: Noom Peerapong / Unsplash)

The Decline of Originality: How Disney’s Legacy Struggles with the Present

Luna King, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2025
It is no question that time passes by without remorse. Our only choice lies in what we do with our time. For example, I spent roughly 6.5 hours watching Christian Marclay's 'The Clock.' In doing so, I watched how others spent their time through small clips from popular movies of the past century. Some spent their days in the office, others took a trip by train, and a few even started their days at night, it seemed. (Photo Credit: Agê Barros / Unsplash)

Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’ at the MoMA: A Testament to the Ephemerality of Present Cinema and of Time

Tori Wee, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2025
The Managing Editors and Editors-in-Chief of ‘The Science Survey,’ the writers of the March 2025 Advice Column, pose for a photo. From left to right are: Max Duracevic ’25, Nicholas Anderson ’25, Anna Koontz ’25, Krisha Soni ’25, Claire Elkin ’25, Tammy Lam ’25, Liza Greenberg ’25, Aviv Kotok ’25, Nora Torok ’25, and Lara Adamjee ’25. (Photo Credit: Alexander Thorp)

March 2025 Advice Column: Beating the Winter Slump, Relaxing After School, Romantic Advice, and More!

Lara Adamjee, Nicholas Anderson, Claire Elkin, Maximilian Duravcevic, Liza Greenberg, Anna Koontz, Aviv Kotok, Tammy Lam, Krisha Soni, and Nora Torok
March 18, 2025
Horror movies are best enjoyed with snacks and all lights off! (Photo Credit: Stefano Pollio / Unsplash)

Five Must-Watch Asian Horror Films to Keep You Up at Night

Mandy Wu, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025
This illustration depicting Little Red Riding Hood being scared of the Big Bad Wolf was published in France between the years 1914 and 1918. (Image Credit: MCAD Library, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Blurry Line Between Villains and Victims

Harper Quill, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2025
Here, during a game of Jugger, a player jumps to avoid a ball and chain attack by jumping over it, armed with a short sword and shield. (Photo Credit: Ruben Wickenhäuser, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

What is Jugger?

Astrid Grimskog-Tran, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2024
Here is Zendaya at the premiere of the film 'Challengers.' (Photo Credit: Condé Nast (through Vogue Taiwan), CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Challengers: The Sports Film of the Year

Faizunnesa Mahzabin, Staff Reporter
July 5, 2024
Here is Greta Gerwig at the premiere for her movie 'Barbie.' (Photo Credit: UKinUSA, CC BY-SA 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Profile of Greta Gerwig, Director and Female Icon

Saziea Biva, Staff Reporter
July 4, 2024
Pictured is a scene from Ishiro Honda’s 'Gojira' (1954), in which Godzilla is surrounded by Japanese military vehicles while holding a fighter jet. (Photo Credit: Toho Company Ltd., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

A Behemoth of Many Trades: Godzilla

Ray Rivera, Staff Reporter
July 2, 2024
Here, John Williams conducts at the 2009 Hollywood Bowl. (Photo Credit: Alec McNayr, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

The Modern Mozart: A Profile on the Composer John Williams

Isaiah Muniz, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2024
One of the walls in the gallery showcases “race-films,” films produced for black audiences and featuring black casts. Some of these films include 'Gone Harlem' (1938) and 'Son of Ingagi' (1940).

‘Regeneration’ at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
June 19, 2024
“In thirty years, not one black person has ever asked me why Mookie threw the garbage can. White people have,” Spike Lee once said, who directed 'Do the Right Thing' and also played Mookie. (Photo Credit: Hans Reitzema, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Why ‘Do the Right Thing’ is Still Relevant Today

Georgie Barth, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2024
'Snow White,' created in 1937, was one of the first full length animated movies ever made, and the film made Walt Disney the household name he is today. Still a popular movie today, 'Snow White' is one of the first examples of classic animation that many people admire. (Image Credit: Walt Disney, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Are Newer Animated Movies Really That Bad?

Nehla Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Sofia Coppola is the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, famous for 'The Godfather' trilogy. But she has been able to carve her own name and identity as a director separate from her father. (Photo Credit: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Womanhood Through the Lens of Sofia Coppola

Faizunnesa Mahzabin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Acting is a dynamic art form that changes with the times. Within this landscape, the age-old technique of method acting remains a topic of debate among actors, with many questioning its extremity and its relevance in today’s entertainment world. (Photo Credit: Avel Chuklanovon / Unsplash)

The Method of Becoming a Character

Ashley Chen, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Viral movies are drawing viewers back into theaters. (Photo Credit: Felipe Bustillo / Unsplash)

Consumerism: The Making and Discarding of Meaningful Commentary

Madison Kang, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
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