These 5 Streaming Moves Preview The COVID-19 Entertainment Shift
The streaming wars are heating up, as John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’ signs on with CBS, ‘Hamilton’ heads to Disney Plus, and Tom Hanks’ new war movie goes straight to Apple TV.
Woman Behind Roe v. Wade Leaves Confused Legacy In ‘AKA Jane Roe’
Norma McCorvey went from being a lesbian abortion advocate to a born-again Catholic and pro-life spokeswoman. Upon her death, she said it was all a lie — but which part?
5 Big Basketball Changes Revealed In ‘The Last Dance’
The documentary’s release during sports’ hiatus allowed Jordan—always obsessed with dominating his opponents—to drive cultural discussions once again.
‘Mrs. America’ Can’t Hide All The Things Phyllis Schlafly Got Right About Women
Just as has happened in our economy dominated by finance capitalism, feminism brought outsized benefits to a few in exchange for the suffering of many.
‘The Last Dance’: The Running Of The Bulls Ends
The shot—the last Michael Jordan would ever take as a member of the Bulls franchise—proved controversial, both then and now.
Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’ Could Have Been Great If It Wasn’t So Focused On Being Woke
At the end of the day, ‘Hollywood’ doesn’t care about telling a compelling story about interesting people, but is intent on demonstrating the importance of representation in media.
Report Finds Netflix Pushes Explicit Content To Minors
With streaming services setting their own content ratings, one leading parents’ advocacy group exposes how Netflix is targeting teens with explicit material far beyond PG-13 fare.
‘Outer Banks’ Is The Self-Serious Teen Drama No One Needs
‘Outer Banks’ seems to want to be taken seriously, to make a comment on society, life, wealth, and privilege, but its convoluted plot renders its efforts meaningless.
Star Wars Day Generates An Inside Look At ‘The Mandalorian’
It’s May 4, Star Wars Day, so Disney has graced us with some new content in the new series ‘Disney Gallery’ from the galaxy far, far away on Disney Plus.
‘The Last Dance’: The Basketball Superstar As Cultural Icon
The cultural impact of Michael Jordan, the Bulls, and basketball in general reached its apex in the ‘Dream Team.’
Disney’s ‘Prop Culture’ Unearths Endearing History Behind Timeless Hit Films
Docuseries host and prop collector Dan Lanigan embarks on a road trip through cinema history, meeting stars and creators of such classics as ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Muppet Movie.’
Silicon Valley Noir And The Deeper Questions Of How We Live
The pandemic has thrown into question how much we depend on this entertainment as soma to keep us from asking deeper, harder questions about ourselves and how we live and die.
‘The Last Dance’: Dennis Rodman Pumps Drama On And Off The Court
As the series ended last week, Michael Jordan faced significant obstacles as the Bulls attempted to win their sixth National Basketball Association title.
Quarantine Is Normalizing New-Release Streaming On Demand
The virus isn’t destroying Hollywood so much as it’s accelerating shifts that were already in motion.
Phyllis Schlafly’s Ideas Still Sound Good Through The Warped Feminist Filter In ‘Mrs. America’
The series producers made an enormous error in thinking that Phyllis Schlafly’s ideas would sound as ridiculous to the average American as they do in Hollywood.
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Is Sitcom Gold
If you find yourself constantly revisiting Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton outpost, I think you’ll find ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ to be well worth your time.
Phyllis Schlafly’s Daughter On Why ‘Mrs. America’ Gets Her Mother Wrong
With the revived push for the Equal Rights Amendment has come a revived push to cast Phyllis Schlafly as a historical villain. These are revisionist efforts informed by ideological bias more than fact.
35 Deep-Cut Streaming Picks From The Top Five Platforms
With shelter-in-place policies ongoing, streaming options might seem exhausted. From classic comedies to dramas to eye-opening documentaries, here are 35 quality titles you may have missed.
Quibi Is An Imperfect Test Of A Useful Experiment
Very powerful people spent very much money hiring very big names to create a very new product, and that’s why you’ve been hearing the word ‘Quibi.’
The WuFlu Watchlist: What To Watch While You’re Quarantined
While we’re all stuck in quarantine, let’s face it, we’re watching a lot of TV. With no live sports to watch, you’re undoubtedly looking for something to stream. I’ve got you covered.
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