The Hidden Costs of Being “America’s Sweethearts”
Netflix's new docuseries about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2023 team was eye-opening for all the wrong reasons.
“Bottoms” (2023): A Highly Comedic Feminist Suckerpunch
Seligman’s sophomore film is a perfect storm of quirky, weird and violent.
Does Himekawa’s “A Link to the Past” LINK Back Well to Its PAST Source?
Akira Himekawa’s illustrated adaptation of the classic 2D Zelda game diverges heavily from the original source material at the cost of quality storytelling.
“Bridgerton: Season 3″ Was Not Worth the Wait
When I said I wanted to watch a trashy romance, I didn’t mean a script that should have been thrown away.
Ready, Set, Match: “Challengers” Takes the Summer By Storm
Luca Guadagnino’s film is fun and competitive, masterfully executing all the factors needed to make a successful sports drama.
The Rise of a Midwest Pop Star: “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Review
Chappell Roan is the name on everyone’s lips this pride month. And with the impeccable debut album, it’s easy to see why.
More than A Viral Video: The Layers of Struggle Palestinian Journalists Endure
Palestinian journalists face unique challenges not just while reporting in deadly circumstances, but also through their mass media reception.
Netflix’s “Damsel” Put Me in (Emotional) Distress
By the end, I was hoping the dragon would kill me too.
Clash of the Hip-Hop Titans
The decade-long rivalry between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded into a historic rap battle, as the two greats traded numerous diss tracks and captured the attention of the world in the process.
Is Taylor Swift A True Tortured Poet? A TTPD Review
Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album promises a lot of poetics, but Swift’s past prose have been much more successful.
“Rules of Civility”: A Post-Depression New York City Tale
“Rules of Civility” is Amor Towles’ first and lesser-known novel, but remains a captivating read, rich in characters and atmosphere. The novel’s success gave Towles the platform to produce bestsellers “A Gentleman in Moscow” and “The Lincoln Highway.”
“Some People Need Killing” Review: A Filipino Journalist’s Call For Justice
The nonfiction memoir about contemporary politics in the Philippines unwinds the complex political atmosphere of the Philippines' war on drugs, and the journalist's subtle demand for the humanization and justice of its victims.