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The Rider

‘The Rider’ and ‘Last Chance U’ Show the Darker Side of American Masculinity

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Despite very different settings, one of 2018’s best movies and best television shows had a lot to say about youth culture.

Cam

The World of Sex Work as ‘Cam’ Sees It

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A deep dive into the fascinating new Netflix thriller ‘Cam’ with someone who knows a little bit about its industry.

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Netflix Wants to Have Its Theatrical Exhibition Cake and Stream It too

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Seeing films in theaters isn’t for everyone, but it should be something everyone has access to.

Ecovillains

What Eco-Villains Say About Our Fears

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It’s the end of the world as we know it, but we don’t feel so fine. 

A Simple Favor

‘A Simple Favor’ and That Whole Lesbian Psycho Thing

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How an overplayed trope with disturbing implications has real-life consequences.

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Lies The Movies Tell You

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You’ve heard the camera adds ten pounds, but did you know that the mirror is a liar?

Crazy Rich Asians Romance

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and the State of Movie Romance

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Hollywood forgot about romance for a little while—but that doesn’t mean everybody else did.

Jesse Custer Is A Terrible Boyfriend, Y’all

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How the Preacher protagonist fails at being a Byronic hero.

Frances Ha

In Defense of Going to the Movies While On Vacation

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Next time you’re traveling, skip the tourist traps and head for the theater.