Forget the Alamo December 02, 2024 'Lone Star,' an independent film by John Sayles from 1996, captures the basic absurdity of the Texas-Mexico border and its militarization. by Ciara Moloney
How Capitalism Incentivizes the Destruction of Art September 03, 2024 Capitalism is supposed to encourage innovation. But in Hollywood, studios are creating a narrower range of films to avoid taking any risk at all. by Ciara Moloney
Hard Times in Professional Wrestling August 26, 2024 Professional wrestling embodies the tension between art and commerce, a tension inescapable in a monopolized industry under capitalism. by Ciara Moloney
What 'Poor Things' Tells Us About Neurodivergence June 20, 2024 Contrary to critics' focus on gender, the film's central premise functions as a metaphor for neurodivergence in general and autism in particular. by Ciara Moloney
‘Taxi’ and the Workplace April 29, 2024 Why the classic ’70s sitcom deserves a rewatch in 2024. by Ciara Moloney
What Peace in Northern Ireland Teaches us About ‘Endless’ Conflicts January 29, 2024 No two conflicts are exactly like, but Northern Ireland offers lessons for today’s seemingly intractable conflicts. If the international community can underwrite war, it can also underwrite peace and justice. by Ciara Moloney
Why You Should be Watching Soviet Cinema October 31, 2023 Introducing the wonderful world of Soviet films, which deserve revisiting and appreciating. by Ciara Moloney
The Labor Politics of “Air” September 04, 2023 Revisiting a seemingly pro-corporate “brandopic.” by Ciara Moloney