“Bitter Root” Grapples with the Horror of American Racism
Bringing discussions of racial violence and tactics of resistance to life, the comic book is a vivid example of the power of Afrofuturism.
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The Surprisingly Progressive Erotic Films of Russ Meyer
Meyer was often condemned as a peddler of cinematic sleaze, and he was. But he was also a brilliant filmmaker, ahead of his time on sex and gender.
“Sinners” Offers a False Vision of Empowerment
Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-nominated horror film is a compelling tale of black heroism, but its faith in entrepreneurship and cultural essentialism rings hollow.
Downton Abbey and the Myth of the Good Aristocrat
The popular PBS drama is a gross woke-washing of a heinous class hierarchy.
We Need More Seymour Hershes
The new documentary Cover-Up shows what independent journalism looks like and why it matters.
The Secret History of the Left-Wing Western
Not every film about “cowboys and Indians” is as reactionary as the genre’s reputation might suggest.
There Have to Be Consequences For Advocating Illegal Wars
Yet again, the New York Times’ Bret Stephens advocates the overthrow of a sovereign government. Why do the readers of the “paper of record” tolerate this dangerous propaganda?
The Surprisingly Complicated Politics of Richard Burton
On the surface, “Mr. Burton” looks like just another celebrity biopic. But the legendary actor’s life tells us a lot about class, empire, and sexuality in the 20th century.