“Female Entertainment” Is Still Getting Written Off - What’s Up With The Gender Divide?
Why is there still so much shame and belittlement directed towards popular female media? Female fandom has driven some of the biggest cultural moments of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Elvis, to…
The Rise of Doomerism - The Dark Philosophy That Helps Gen-Z Cope
We are living through the age of doomerism. A bunch of very real global crises – plus the psychological effects of 24-7 news and doomscrolling – can make it feel like the world is truly falling…
Daddy Issues Are No Joke - Why Does Our Culture Mock Abandonment?
Why are daddy issues mocked or fetishized, when they’re a byword for absent, neglectful, or dysfunctional parenting? Daddy issues is an umbrella, unsympathetic term for women who have a…
Nepo Babies - A Symbol of Our Broken Meritocracy
Being born into a wealthy family comes with innumerable perks, like a robust safety net, a massive, elite professional network, and an effortlessly glamorous lifestyle. But nepotism babies aren’t…
How does “BoJack Horseman” balance humor with sadness?
"BoJack Horseman" is a strikingly honest depiction of depression that cleverly uses humor to explore its tragic themes.
How Much of “Molly’s Game” was Based on a True Story? Molly Bloom Speaks at Mogul X Conference
Molly Bloom spoke at the 2018 Mogul X Conference about how much of "Molly's Game" was a true story, what she's up to these days, and how she believes she can empower women.
Staff Pick: If You Like Social Realism and Films With a Strong Message…
If you like your movies to send a strong message, we recommend you check this movie out.
Staff Pick: If you like Period Pieces, Raunchy Comedy and Innovative Style…
If you like period pieces and outrageous comedies with stylistic innovation, we recommend you check out this movie.
Staff Pick: If You Like Colorful, Romantic Musicals Like La La Land…
If you liked La La Land, check out our recommendations for two movies that inspired it.
Staff Pick: If You Like Great Music Documentaries or Paris, Texas…
If you love music documentaries, we recommend you check out this movie.
Movie Recommendation: If You Like Psychological Thrillers and Psychopath Movies…
If you like going into the minds of people who commit bizarre crimes, check out The Silence of the Lambs, now available on the Criterion Collection.
Greta Gerwig Discusses her Directorial Debut “Lady Bird” at the 55th New York Film Festival
At the 55th New York Film Festival, writer-director Greta Gerwig discussed the making of her directorial debut "Lady Bird."