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Living in Parasite Country as Asian/American
Eng-Beng Lim examines Bong Joon Ho's assertion that "we all live in the same country called Capitalism."
High and Dry, Low and Wet: Some Thoughts on Hatch at the Bowtie Project
Rachel Elizabeth Jones looks at an artsy strategy to revitalize and critique treatment of the LA River.
Little Women has a Big Class Problem
Sarah Hannan Arkebauer dissects the class politics of Greta Gerwig's latest film.
This and The Coming Crisis: Reid Anderson, Dave King, and Craig Taborn’s Golden Valley is Now
Dan DiPiero finds traces of the postmodern in a new album by Reid Anderson, Dave King, and Craig Taborn.
Meretricious Marriage Story
Greg Gerke assesses the originality and impact of Noah Baumbach's latest film.
Danielle Lessovitz’s Port Authority: Visually Stunning and Authentic
Emma Konst contextualizes the "full-bodied, realistic trans character" in Danielle Lessovitz’s "Port Authority" among recent films about trans love.
The Voyage Home: Star Trek: Picard and Millennial Nostalgia
T.S. Mendola takes a look at the new "Star Trek: Picard" series and who it appeals to to.
Romare Bearden: A Likeness
Andrew M. Davenport reviews two recent books about 20th century artist Romare Bearden.
Minding the Molly Discourse: Don’t Overlook The Feminist Roots of Her Work
Jenny Staff Johnson examines the unique feminism of Molly Ivins in light of the documentary "Raise Hell."