Our Mission
The Moviegoer is a student-run organization at the University of Pennsylvania dedicated to film and media criticism. Our mission is to provide insightful coverage of popular culture, written by and for the Penn community. We publish articles on our website and on social media, organize screening events for our members, and hold weekly meetings in the Kelly Writer’s House–open to all. The Moviegoer seeks to provide a safe and inviting space for writers and movie buffs to come together and share their opinions.
Henry Franklin
Editor In Chief
Henry Franklin is a junior in the School of Arts and Sciences double-majoring in Economics and Cinema and Media Studies. In his free time you can find Henry writing scripts, watching movies, and talking endlessly about Huey Long. Though ever-changing, his favorite movies are most often Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, The Devils, and Taste of Cherry.
Articles by Henry Franklin
Luke Weidemoyer
Event Chair
Luke is a Junior double-majoring in Philosophy and English, with a concentration in literary theory. In his free time he enjoys watching movies (duh!), listening to music, and reading. Some of his favorite films include Eyes Wide Shut, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and Magnolia.
Articles by Luke Weidemoyer
Arica Himmel
Treasurer
Arica is pursuing her Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences degree, concentrating in Leadership and Communication. Her natural habitats include Metrograph and Citizens Bank Park. If she’s not at either, she’s likely on set or roaming the city with her Super 8 camera in hand. Among her favorite films are Gloria (1980), Madame Wang’s, and The Cassandra Cat.
Lucas Jeffery
Social Chair
Lucas Jeffrey is a student in the College of Arts & Sciences, Class of 2029 on a Pre-Law track. In addition to watching movies, he also loves writing them, as well as playing guitar and trumpet. His top five favorite movies are The Usual Suspects, Rebel Without a Cause, The Maltese Falcon, Amadeus, and The Social Network.
Articles by Lucas Jeffery
