Douchebag Decree: “The Simpsons” Addressed “The Problem with Apu” In the Worst Way Possible
Is there a worse way to respond to thoughtful criticism?
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Not As Free: “Grown-ish” Reveals the Dating Woes of Young Black Women
Dating struggles are often indicative of the racist politics of desirability.
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White Feminist Heroes: “Jessica Jones” Continues Leaving People of Color Behind
Apparently, feminist storytelling doesn’t have space for race.
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Predictable Subtext: “Scream 3” Foreshadowed Hollywood's #MeToo Moment
The critically-panned slasher film is a scathing indictment of how women are treated in Hollywood.
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Computer Love: “Love, Simon” Reveals the Liberatory Power of the Internet for Queer Teens
LGBTQ teens will almost certainly recognize the Love, Simon’s universe.
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We All Gotta Eat: “Atlanta” and the Illusive Boundaries of Fame
What happens when your face becomes currency that you can’t benefit from?
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No Need for Superheroes: "A Wrinkle In Time" Shows Black Girls How To Save Themselves
Black children don’t have to be endowed with mutant powers to be inherently good.
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Backtalk: Good, Bad & Problematic at The Oscars
This week, Dahlia and Amy are back to grumble and celebrate the Academy Awards. They dig into the limits of #MeToo in an industry that would continue to celebrate known abusers Gary Oldman and Kobe Bryant and overlook Ryan Seacrest’s abusive behavior so he can stay on the red carpet... Read more »
Dear Oscars: Inclusion Is the Name of the Game
Ninety years after the first Academy Awards, Hollywood is still celebrating firsts.
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