Matthias Smith reviews the recent rise of LGBT representation in an unlikely film genre — holiday movies.
Make the Yuletide Gay
Reviews
The Plight of Gab
Sara Black McCulloch follows the history of radio panic leading up to Andrew Patterson’s 2020 film "The Vast of Night."
Delicate Matters: Borat & Central Asia in the Western Imagination
Erica X Eisen provides an inside look at the portrayals (and lack thereof) of Central Asia in the recent "Borat" sequel.
A Replenished Earth
Ellen Sklarz reviews the recent climate-concerned film "Kiss the Ground" by filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell.
La Llorona Reimagines Justice for Guatemala
Alisa Bohling reviews Jayro Bustamante’s horror film "La Llorona," and traces echoes of the Guatemalan Civil War.
Why Haven’t They Been Done Yet: Examining Policies in “One Billion Americans”
Will Compernolle questions the feasibility and uniqueness of Matthew Yglesias' policy proposals in "One Billion Americans."
Elena Ferrante Says if You Lean in You Might Just Fall Over
"The 'your priorities will change' statement suggests that after having a child a person — most often a woman — will devalue her former aspirations..."
The Museum as Weapon
Curators affectionately refer to the label describing an artwork as its “tombstone.” Like a tombstone, it contains only the most …
Much More Imaginative and Durable Solutions: Talking to Senator Michael Bennet
Andy Fitch talks with United States Senator from Colorado Michael Bennet about sturdy political foundations and his book "The Land of Flickering Lights."
t-swift is a dialectic
Becky Zhang follows the evolution of Taylor Swift's aesthetic with the release of her latest album "folklore."
