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Woke Jokes: 7 Comedy Specials That Transformed Stand-Up in the 2010s
The 2010s were a transformative time for comedy, both for better, and for worse.
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In Bad Faith: Hallmark’s Jewish Stereotypes Meet America’s Rising Antisemitism
Hanukkah, as it exists to Hallmark, is just Christmas’s quirky ethnic sidekick.
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MILF of Human Kindness: “Mrs. Fletcher’s” Muddled Messages about Older Women and Sexual Freedom
On paper, Mrs. Fletcher is a slam dunk. In execution, not so much.
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Yay, Us?: In the World of “mixed-ish,” Colorblindness Is the Same as Anti-Racism
There’s still a dearth of pop culture with multiracial characters who contend with what that multiraciality means socially and politically.
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The Lasting Impact of the “Fleabag” Jumpsuit
The iconography of clothing in film and television has transcended time and gender over the years.
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Unpoetic Injustice: “Queen & Slim” Treats Its Outlaws as Misguided Political Symbols
It treats its strangers–turned–outlaws as political symbols rather than fleshed-out characters with interests and flaws.
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Narrowing the Chart: The Most Essential Episodes of “The L Word”
For those who are new to The L Word universe, here are the most essential episodes to watch to prep for Generation Q.
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“The L Word: Generation Q” Isn’t an Apology—It’s an Entirely Refreshed World
“The idea that normalization is radical is something that we talk a lot about the writers room.”
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For “Great British Baking Show” Contestants, The Real Loss is the Endless Trolling
It’s not just about harassing women online—it’s about re-establishing gendered power dynamics and punishing those who flirt with the domestic on public-facing platforms.
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