‘Blonde’ Is Little More Than Torture Porn
Author Joyce Carol Oates and film director Andrew Dominik have a sadistic way of portraying iconic actress Marilyn Monroe, reducing her rich life to a one-dimensional role: victim.
Laura Bogart
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Laura Bogart is the author of the novel "Don't You Know I Love You" (Dzanc Books, 2020) and her work has appeared in Lit Hub, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and Salon, among other places.
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And Then There’s Mare
Kate Winslet's mesmerizing portrayal of a small-town detective in 'Mare of Easttown' not only reveals her character's grief but also our own.
I Lost My Beloved Dog. Can I Ever Love Again?
When the writer's dog died, she worried she’d never be able to open her heart again. But her new companion, struggling with her own separation anxiety, showed her the way.
Women’s Anger Was Supposed to Be a Reckoning. Why Isn’t it?
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‘Shrill’ Demonstrates the Audacity of Self-Acceptance
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Are TV’s Strongest Women Anti-Heroines, or Just Assholes?
Power-hungry, conniving, and vindictive female characters don’t necessarily make for rich storytelling, especially when that rage serves no purpose.
Uma, You’re Still My Hero
The men behind 'Kill Bill' abused and manipulated its star. But Uma Thurman deserves our awe and respect not only for her brilliance onscreen, but her courage off it.
Our Waking Nightmare Has Made ‘American Horror Story’ Great Again
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Why Are We So Critical of Female Superheroes?
We've been loving 'Wonder Woman.' And then we started picking the movie apart—at a time when we most need to immerse ourselves in a story about fierce women saving the day.
Will Trumpism End the Republican Party?
Since November 8th, the GOP has consistently put party over country and that just may be the comeuppance we've been longing for.