“May December,” Comedy, and the Ill of Moralizing Media Consumption

    Discrediting the humor in “May December” and placing a strict, oversimplified moral code on it is an exercise in poor media literacy. It disregards what the film is at its…

    the curse of the purse

    Purses are a drooping heaviness, collected with age.

    Why I’m Still Thinking About Tracy Chapman’s Grammy Performance: A Deep Dive into her Career, Legacy, and Timeless Message

    The internet’s instant reconnection with the ubiquitous memory of Chapman communicates her timeless appeal and how we can still learn from this revolutionary folk musician 25 years after the peak…

    the lies you lead

    "A sinister grin, / that I failed to see before. / Weren’t you going to lead me to paradise?"

    Banana Republic: The U.S.’ Violent Pursuit for Hegemony

    The U.S.’ ruthless pursuit of hegemony is encapsulated in Chiquita’s 100 year long pursuit of corporatocracy in the banana republic and is emblematic of a political-economic system that operates by…

    “Squid Game: The Challenge” & The Game of Life under Capitalism

    The underlying messages of commodification and desensitization embedded within "Squid Game: The Challenge" stand in stark contrast to the conclusion of the original show, and highlight dark truths about our…
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