Tag: Social Commentary
You Know You Can See Me: The Invisible Man Calls Society to Account on Domestic Abuse
“Believe Women” has become a trendy phrase in online progressive and feminist circles during the #MeToo era, with the fallout of not taking women at their word about their experiences ranging from medical malpractice to a loss of…
Read More »The Assistant Critiques American Corporate Culture
The state of the American worker is a key driver of our politics at the moment. The wish for relief has led to the rise of populist politics and politicians, all with the hope of radical changes to…
Read More »In Incitement, a View of How Young Men Become Radicalized
As social upheaval continues to spread worldwide and populist movements lurch further rightward, teetering toward violence, one of the questions many sociopolitical analysts are pondering is what motivates people, young men in particular, to become radicalized? The advent…
Read More »The Traitor Explores Guilt and Consequences in an Epic Mafia Tale
Guilt and consequences are two of the toughest burdens to bear. Our choices can, and often do, come back to haunt not only ourselves, but those around us. From Italy comes an epic tale of a mobster faced…
Read More »Ana is a Charming, Funny, and Socially Relevant Surprise
What are the ties that bind? What is it that bonds people together, creating connections that will last a lifetime? Our lives intertwine for various reasons and often times, we find certain people right when we most need…
Read More »Just Mercy Takes an All-Encompassing Look at the Death Penalty and American Justice
The death penalty continues to be a hotly debated aspect of the American justice system. Its constitutionality is still being challenged in courts as innocent people are being released from prison following exoneration on an almost monthly basis….
Read More »Little Women Uses a Timeless Story to Explore (Unfortunately) Timeless Questions for Women
Little Women has become a beloved part of the American literary canon for women over generations. It has inspired countless writers and ordinary girls the world over with its depiction of the transition into womanhood. The latest adaptation…
Read More »Uncut Gems is the Latest Thrilling Entry in the Safdie Brothers Gritty NYC Universe
New York City is known for many things. Being the “City that Never Sleeps”, home to various cultures and people from around the world. But its hustle and bustle may be its most enduring feature, still known around…
Read More »Bombshell Peeks at the Emotional Turmoil of Sexual Harassment
Two years ago, workplaces in the western world changed. Women who had been made to feel uncomfortable in silence, propositioned for promotions or just on the lustful whims of men more powerful than they emerged from the shadows…
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The Other Lamb Has Something to Say, but It’s Lost in Its Artistic Fervor
Our socialization plays a large part in forming who we are. What the culture we are immersed in tells us about ourselves and our characteristics matters in who we become. But as we grow older and see more…
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