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The 'Renaissance' film and what we hear in Beyoncé's silence
In the credits for 'Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé' the Queen Bee makes it clear who is in charge. Written by? Beyoncé. Directed by? Beyoncé. Produce…
2 years, 3 months ago
McCarthyism and queerness in 'Fellow Travelers'; plus, IBAM unplugged with Olivia Dean
This week, Brittany chats with New Yorker television critic Inkoo Kang about Showtime's historical romance, Fellow Travelers. The show follows the li…
2 years, 4 months ago
All The Only Ones: I can't wait
This week we're bringing you a special episode from the Embedded series 'All the Only Ones.' The series looks at the history of trans youth next to t…
2 years, 4 months ago
Defending the Disney Adult; plus, what it takes to stand up for Black trans people
Disney recently celebrated its 100th birthday, so we're exploring a fandom that's kept the magic alive while also generating lots of online hate: Dis…
2 years, 4 months ago
How gratitude improves your relationships and your future
For the millions of Americans that celebrate Thanksgiving, it's a time when a lot of us reflect on the things and the people in our lives that we app…
2 years, 4 months ago
The return of Andre 3000; plus, 'Rap Sh!t' puts the music industry on blast
As many male rappers seem to become more depressed or vindictive in their lyrics, the women of rap appear to be having all the fun. One show that cap…
2 years, 4 months ago
Pressing pause on 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' and rethinking Scorsese's latest
Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon is everything an Oscar contender might be - long, epic, morally complicated and expensive. Yet, while ma…
2 years, 4 months ago
Barbra Streisand says she's not a diva - she's a director
The season of the celebrity memoir is upon us. In just the past few months Britney Spears, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kerry Washington, and more have shower…
2 years, 4 months ago
What restaurant trends tell us about the economy and culture
The restaurant industry has been making headlines lately. Fine dining heavyweights are shuttering: Noma announced it would be closing in 2024 and NYC…
2 years, 4 months ago
"The Gilded Age" and the trouble with American period pieces
The Gilded Age delighted audiences with its lavish sets, decadent costumes and social sniping when it debuted. Lucky for us, the period drama just re…
2 years, 5 months ago