criticism
I Spent Years Not Caring About a 'Blade Runner' Sequel, Now I'm a Mess
The original film is big part of why I became a critic.
American Pop Music Is a Story of Race, Sex, and Power
Ann Powers's new book, 'Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in American Music,' charts the complex relationship between bodies and music, and it manages to do so without descending into objectification.
Why People Treat Taylor Swift's Albums Like They're the Damn 'Da Vinci Code'
Since the pop star released her new single, which very obviously references a series of public feuds she's recently been embroiled in, her fans have been obsessively searching for subtext that probably isn't there.
Marijuana Critics Describe What It's Like to Have the World's Best Job
And why the continued normalization of the drug is the key to a job well done.
You Need to Watch 'The Covenant,' a Film About Shirtless Male Witches
When "The Covenant" came out in 2006, it was universally panned. We rewatched the film and have decided that it's a masterpiece, mostly because it features a shirtless Tim Riggins and shirtless Nate from "Gossip Girl" doing witchcraft.
People Are Obsessed with Criticizing Moms' Parenting Choices, Study Confirms
We talked to the researcher behind the study to understand how this sort of criticism can lead to further maternal anxiety and other adverse side effects.
Jen Agg: Stop Calling Women 'Outspoken'
"When you're a woman... having opinions always translates to 'outspoken.'"
HARD Summer’s Video Director: “People Are Shaming Me Back to the Fart Jokes Where I Belong.”
Agata Alexander responds to criticism of her controversial trailer—and insists she wouldn't change a thing.
We Use ‘What Remains of Edith Finch’ to Discuss Storytelling on Waypoint Radio
Are video game legally allowed to have stories? We’ve launched an investigation.
The Legacy of Feminist Frequency's Tropes vs Women Series
When Anita Sarkeesian asked for $6,000 in 2012, she couldn't have predicted what would happen in the years to come.
Kill Your Idols: What are Privilege and Power Doing to Club Culture?
How do we go about creating a truly transformative, inclusionary, and authentic experience in a world resolutely opposed to those very things? Our resident theorist investigates.
How Twitter Sued the Trump Administration and Won Almost Instantly
Twitter sued Customs and Border Protection on Thursday. By Friday morning, the government withdrew its subpoena for the user information of @ALT_uscis.