Culture

This Year, We’re Thankful For All The Wonderful Distractions

By  Neil Miller 

Our Thanksgiving tradition of pop culture gratitude continues.

Head of Pixar John Lasseter Accused of Sexual Misconduct

By  Max Covill 

A shadow has fallen over Pixar.

How Does Film Criticism Climb Out From Underneath the Hollywood Scandals?

By  Matthew Monagle 

With Hollywood scandals making headlines in waves, how do we overcome our collective paralysis?

Mara Wilson’s Personal Essay Speaks to a Larger Hollywood Problem

By  Emily Kubincanek 

Stop for a moment and listen to what Mara Wilson has to say. It’s important.

Netflix Canceling ‘House Of Cards,’ Citing Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Controversy

By  Max Covill 

Coming after allegations against Kevin Spacey, Netflix has canceled one of its flagship franchises.

James Dean: A Man for All People

By  Cooper Peltz 

Why conservative America and the LGBT community both claim James Dean as their own.

‘Geostorm’ Has a Surprisingly Clear Path to Cult Classic Status

By  Matthew Monagle 

While audiences may be cool on ‘Geostorm,’ the film seems to have an all-too-obvious path to long-term relevance.

These Fall Films Authentically Capture Female Sexuality

By  Tomris Laffly 

Four films that refreshingly avoid catering to the male gaze.

The Creepy Biology of Star Trek’s ‘Amok Time’

By  Brad Gullickson 

50 years ago, we got our first glimpse at Vulcan and the deadly consequences of Spock’s blue balls.