The Misogyny in Mass Telugu CinemaWhile mass films have a history of foregrounding subaltern politics, there is perhaps a cynical opportunism associated with the kind of pageantry that invites the spectator to partake in the taming of the woman. In reducing the woman to an acquisition.
How Gossip Girl Inspired an Entire Generation of Fashion LoversFor the first time, a television series gave teenagers the license to embrace fashion with a capital F. Our wardrobes would never be the same.
The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, RankedAs the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? “Hit ’Em Up”? “The Bridge Is Over”? “Not Like Us”?!?! We’re counting them down, from Rick Ross to LL Cool J to 50 Cent and more.
César Aira’s unreal magic: how the eccentric author took over Latin American literatureA few years ago when Patti Smith played at a cultural festival in Denmark, she told the crowd that she was happy to be playing in the presence of one of her favourite authors. It was said she had only agreed to play the festival because the author, César Aira, would be in the audience.
Don’t Be Fooled by These AI-Generated Met Gala LooksAI deepfakes are a growing issue in arenas from pop music to fine art. On Monday night, the Met Gala red carpet was no exception.
‘Fallout’: How to Succeed in the Postapocalypse Without Really TryingWhen The Last of Us debuted early in 2023, I began my rave review by saying, “Among the many compliments I can give HBO’s The Last of Us is that it eventually made me forget that it’s based on a video game.
“We Will See How This Goes”: Journalists Prepare to Cover Trump on TrialIt was around this time last year that reporters swarmed Lower Manhattan to cover Donald Trump’s arraignment for his alleged role in the 2016 hush money payout to porn star Stephanie Clifford (a.k.a. Stormy Daniels).
20 Delightful Idioms From Around the WorldIdioms are by definition non-literal, but native speakers of a language rarely think about just how nonsensical these sayings can sometimes be.
Breaking a Ramadan Fast with Ramy YoussefFor people who never got the chance to celebrate Ramadan, the comedy series “Ramy” offers a virtual seat at the table after sundown.
Netflix is streaming the craziest action movie of 2024. Here’s why I loved itThis month seems to be the time to release action movies that color outside the lines.
Trump Trial Reveals the Real Fake NewsProjection has long been Donald Trump’s superpower. Since the start of his presidential run in 2015, the former president has relentlessly attacked the mainstream media, often calling it the “Lamestream Media” or quite simply “Fake News.
20 Delightful Idioms From Around the WorldIdioms are by definition non-literal, but native speakers of a language rarely think about just how nonsensical these sayings can sometimes be.
The Number Ones: Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball”In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.
Netflix’s new thriller is generating loads of controversy — but viewers can’t stop watchingThe old saying goes “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” and “Miller’s Girl” is proving those words to be particularly wise. This erotic thriller has recently arrived on Netflix and is generating quite a lot of controversy with some social media commentators very unhappy.
‘It’s About Time’: Ncuti Gatwa on Becoming the New Face of ‘Doctor Who’The first thing you notice about Ncuti Gatwa is his smile.