Waiting a Lifetime for ‘A Wrinkle In Time’
Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of the classic children’s book isn’t about budgets, creative license, or even Oprah. It’s a film by and for awkward Black girls. Finally.
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How To Fix the Romantic Comedy
Historically marketed to women, and often problematic, the most profitable film genre needs a face-lift if it’s going to win over audiences in the #MeToo era and beyond.
I Just Can’t Quit You, ‘Desert Hearts’
The writer’s life was transformed 30 years ago when she first watched this lesbian love story, and rereleased this month. Does this tale of our queer past give us a glimpse of our queer future?
Dear Men: You Should Absolutely Feel Excluded from “Wonder Woman”
For once, women and girls can watch a superhero movie and revel in the glorious pleasure of having something wonderful that wholly belongs to them.
This Is Why ‘Get Out’ Is Freaking Out White People
There's the fear factor of a genuinely great horror flick. And then there's the horror of having a mirror held up to reflect the racism of those who believe they are "woke."
RNC 2016 Is the Scariest Dystopic Reality Show We’ve Ever Watched
Mix "Fury Road" with "The Hunger Games," add equal parts "Handmaid's Tale" and "The Walking Dead" and you have described Trump and his acolytes' vision for America.
Link Love: The Power of Single Women, Fierce Female Justices, + More
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Must-See Links: The Triumph of ‘Broad City,’ Period Pain, + Ab Fab!
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Is ‘Superman’ the Greatest Adoption Story of All Time?
As domestic adoption has evolved, so too has the portrayal of the iconic superhero’s origin story—one that this mother looks to as she raises her son.
Best Weekend: Carrie Brownstein’s Memoir, Witch Movie Marathon + More
What we'll be listening to, watching, and reading to sate our pop culture needs.