The Art of Ambition
Donald Trump is such a strange figure that it’s easy to treat him like a cartoon. 'The Apprentice' shows his evil as fundamentally, and terrifyingly, human.
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Who Are the Real Vampires in ‘Nosferatu’?
Robert Eggers’ vampire film would be easy to interpret as a right-wing, anti-immigrant manifesto. But dig a little deeper, and you realize that the rich are the real bloodsuckers.
Yes, Matt, You’re Racist
In his new documentary, Matt Walsh sets out to prove that racism isn’t a serious problem in America. He accidentally proves the opposite.
Forget the Alamo
'Lone Star,' an independent film by John Sayles from 1996, captures the basic absurdity of the Texas-Mexico border and its militarization.
What Michael Moore Has Taught Us
Michael Moore’s unusually entertaining films about deeply serious subjects offer enduring lessons for those of us who want to change the world.
How Capitalism Incentivizes the Destruction of Art
Capitalism is supposed to encourage innovation. But in Hollywood, studios are creating a narrower range of films to avoid taking any risk at all.
What 'Poor Things' Tells Us About Neurodivergence
Contrary to critics' focus on gender, the film's central premise functions as a metaphor for neurodivergence in general and autism in particular.
‘Taxi’ and the Workplace
Why the classic ’70s sitcom deserves a rewatch in 2024.