‘Wonder Woman’ is great—but it had to be

Male directors get second chances. Female directors are lucky to get a chance at all.

On Jun 3, 2017 by Nico Lang

The dark magic of Trump’s covfefe typo

One dumb Trump tweet can trick the world into looking the other way.

On Jun 2, 2017 by Nico Lang

Erasing Luxembourg’s ‘first gentleman’ is the perfect metaphor for Trump’s treatment of LGBTQ people

You can’t be an ally and continually ignore the people right in front of you.

On May 31, 2017 by Nico Lang

Trump’s war on the media is just beginning

President Trump’s attacks on the press attack the Constitution itself.

On May 30, 2017 by Nico Lang

Brad Pitt’s ‘War Machine’ fails despite its epic ideas

The Netflix war film is an unfocused mess that wants to be all things to all viewers.

On May 26, 2017 by Nico Lang

‘Casual’ season 3 is a searingly funny triumph for Hulu

If you’re the type of person to crack jokes at a wake, this is the show for you.

On May 26, 2017 by Nico Lang

The awful rise of Ariana Grande memes

This is pathetic.

On May 25, 2017 by Nico Lang

The Manchester attack was an act of violence against women

Nearly all the victims were female—as they are in most acts of mass violence.

On May 24, 2017 by Nico Lang

The case against impeaching Trump

America needs Donald Trump to stay in office—whether we like it or not.

On May 24, 2017 by Nico Lang

The return of ‘Twin Peaks’—and the limits of recap culture

Reviewing David Lynch’s reboot is an exercise in futility.

On May 23, 2017 by Nico Lang

No one noticed when this ‘Arrested Development’ star came out—and that’s progress

Do we finally think a person’s sexuality is no big deal?

On May 22, 2017 by Nico Lang

President Trump’s executive orders are meaningless photo-ops

It may seem significant every time Trump signs an executive order. It’s not.

On May 18, 2017 by Nico Lang

Even if you hate Caitlyn Jenner, she doesn’t deserve to be harassed

Disagreeing with her politics doesn’t make transphobia OK.

On May 18, 2017 by Nico Lang

‘Lock her up’ Republicans stay remarkably silent on Trump sharing intel with Russia

These prominent conservative voices called for Hillary Clinton to be sent to prison for her improper use of private email. Where are they now?

On May 17, 2017 by Nico Lang

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ perfectly encapsulates the horror of being LGBTQ in Trump’s America

Gilead is not just a dystopia for women.

On May 11, 2017 by Nico Lang