Funny Girl’s Not-So-Funny Casting Drama, Explained
Impossible to miss – the casting controversy surrounding the Broadway revival of ‘Funny Girl’ transcended the theater community and made its way into pop culture news. Since Barbra Streisand…
Is Lindsay Lohan finally back for good?
Lindsay Lohan is finally making a comeback! But wait – haven’t we seen this before? How do we know this one is the real deal? We first fell in love with Lilo in 1998’s ‘Parent Trap’ –…
Sydney Sweeney - Sex Symbol for a New Generation
Sweeney is the latest in a long line of Hollywood sex symbols – but there does seem to be something different about her. She’s been compared to Dakota Johnson as a more fully formed sex symbol.…
“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…
Inception Ending Explained: What Happened at the End of Christoper Nolan’s Inception
Christopher Nolan's enigmatic movie Inception left a lot of questions unanswered, particularly Cobb dreaming or awake? Inception's ending has several interpretations. Here are some…
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.