How “Palm Springs” Upends the Time Loop Trope
“Palm Springs” turns the time loop trope into a lesson for modern times.
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What “Nightcrawler” Taught Me About Work Ethic
In “Nightcrawler,” Lou Bloom’s pursuit of power leaves literal bodies in his wake. But his twisted sense of work ethic reveals one truth: success isn’t everything.
What Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Teaches Us About the Art of the Essay
In “Douglas,” comedian Hannah Gadsby uses an essayistic technique as social commentary, opening the door to stand-up that feels both personal and grounding.
Queer Monsters: The Importance of Monstrosity in Queer Storytelling
“In the Flesh” and “Black Sails” use the historical connection between queerness and monstrosity as the base to their stories on how the world creates its oppressed.
Alex Garland’s Nightmare: What We Learn When Characters Go Through Hell
Writer Alex Garland forces characters to confront their own fears — with mixed results.
Translating Spanish Authors Into the Interactive: “Blacksad: Under the Skin” Review
At its core, “Blacksad: Under the Skin” is a decent detective story. But it suffers from buggy gameplay and questionable choices that frustrate even diehard “Blacksad” fans.
How Artists Are Voicing and Painting the State Crackdown in Kashmir
Amid the tension in Kashmir, musicians, artists, and poets are capturing the effects of life under state crackdown.
How “Hustlers” and “Parasite” Illuminate the Modern Scam Economy
“Hustlers” and “Parasite” illustrate that scamming is increasingly our tragicomic reality.
How “Critical Role” Uses Role Play to Explore the Burden of Grief
Critical Role managed to weave character deaths that were not only impactful, but some of the most emotionally charged moments of character development in their series.
Why Gen Z is Turning to “Victorious” on TikTok
Generation Z is one of the most fascinating groups of people on the planet. They are fearless, they are funny,Continue Reading
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