How We Stopped Caring About “Selling Out”
From BetterHelp to bourbon, A-list celebrities are cashing in on our trust. Why is there no longer any stigma for sellouts?
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Don’t Expect Art To Save Us
When we feel politically helpless, we turn to 'subversive' entertainment. But winning within the realm of pop culture is a poor substitute for political power.
The Art of Ambition
Donald Trump is such a strange figure that it’s easy to treat him like a cartoon. 'The Apprentice' shows his evil as fundamentally, and terrifyingly, human.
Who Are the Real Vampires in ‘Nosferatu’?
Robert Eggers’ vampire film would be easy to interpret as a right-wing, anti-immigrant manifesto. But dig a little deeper, and you realize that the rich are the real bloodsuckers.
Yes, Matt, You’re Racist
In his new documentary, Matt Walsh sets out to prove that racism isn’t a serious problem in America. He accidentally proves the opposite.
Forget the Alamo
'Lone Star,' an independent film by John Sayles from 1996, captures the basic absurdity of the Texas-Mexico border and its militarization.
What Michael Moore Has Taught Us
Michael Moore’s unusually entertaining films about deeply serious subjects offer enduring lessons for those of us who want to change the world.
How Capitalism Incentivizes the Destruction of Art
Capitalism is supposed to encourage innovation. But in Hollywood, studios are creating a narrower range of films to avoid taking any risk at all.