Why does society have such a fascination with bad moms? Sure, the image of a wholesome, caring matriarch with an apple pie out of the oven and a hug for every problem is very tired. But have we gotten so…
Ocean’s 8 Movie Review: A Glossy, Glitzy Good Time
The trend of feminizing male franchises won’t fix the gender issues that plague cinema, and they shouldn’t be considered a mark of progress. Feminism isn’t solved because we remade Ocean’s 8 with women. However, there are opportunities to create truly…
American Horror Story: Cult 7×01 and 7×02 Review
Alright, quick confession before we start: I’ve never watched one full episode of American Horror Story. For the past six years, Ryan Murphy’s twisted haunted house of grotesque (but cable friendly) imagery and low-key subtext about deep-rooted U.S. values has…
‘Feud: Bette and Joan’ Review: “And the Winner Is…”
For better or worse, “And the Winner Is…,” the fifth episode of FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan, is their Ryan Murphyest to date. Both written and directed by the producer and provocateur himself, it’s the anthology series as its splashiest,…
2017 Screen Actors Guild Award: Complete Winner’s List
Many surprises occurred during last night’s celebratory event, but this year’s memorable stand-out was Lily Tomlin, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work on stage, television, and film. This years’ Screen Actors Guild proved to political, funny, and…
2017 Screen Actors Guild Award Predictions
Award analysts have always said that winners of SAG-AFTRA marks high chances for actors to win at the Academy Awards. The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild brings together this years’ best actors together in one room. Films like Manchester by…
Movie Review: Blue Jay
Since debuting with 2005’s The Puffy Chair, Mark Duplass has been one of the forefathers of the mumblecore genre. By turning a dearth of budget into impactful personal films, Duplass paved the way for several new filmmakers. After shining on…