The Lonely yet Connected Worlds of Todd Haynes
This filmmaker’s approach to chronicling loneliness shows an incredible level of thought.
TV & Film
‘The Upside’ and the Importance of Positive Representation
Regardless of circumstance, life is joyful.
Big in Japan: The Niche Genre of Asian Films That Never Lost the Fun
The popularity of Tamil cinema in Japan is a powerful reminder of how “low brow” entertainment can still be meaningful to many.
Screaming, Crying, Laughing — Why Can’t We Get Enough of Gruesome Comedy?
Horror-comedy satiates a need for the unexpected: Comedy brings comfort while horror gives a thrill.
10 Underrated Arthouse Anime Films You Need To Watch
From mind-bending Mamoru Oshii features to a Daft Punk visualizer film, here are 10 underrated anime films you must not miss.
A Brief Exploration of LGBTQ+ Depictions in ’80s Cinema
What many don’t realize is the LGBTQ+ symbolism and depictions that lingers in certain films from the 1980s.
‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Is a Precious Little Retelling
‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ is a heart-fueled adventure of What Ifs and harsh lessons told among video game influences and larger-than-life melees.
5 Lorelai Gilmore Approved Books to Curl Up With
If you’ve completed your ‘Gilmore Girls’ rewatch, here are 6 Lorelai Gilmore-approved books to curl up with as the evenings get darker.
The Politics of ‘Attack on Titan’: Reality or Fiction?
Stories like ‘Attack on Titan’ can serve as a reflection of what our society can become. In its final season, it’s a story to remember.
Celebrating the Magic of Black Witchiness in Entertainment
Black people aren’t completely absent from traditional (and stereotypical) depictions of witchiness, but when it comes to Black witches in entertainment — there’s not a whole lot.