Oddly Specific Criticisms

Voldemort is Broken, and So is the Potter Universe

Don’t worry. I’m not here to moan about how terrible the books were. They were great for their demographic, which consists of mostly children. I started the Harry Potter series around the age of 11 and followed them faithfully. Starting with…

‘Better Call Saul’ Review: Chuck is the Worst

He really is. The entire show is just Chuck being the worst. Ever.

‘The Fall’ Felt Realistic — Is That bad?

What does it say about us when we thumbs-up deeply imperfect people and deeply disturbing scenarios?

Mulan’s Malnourished China

The Animated Film Where China’s Existence is Threatened by the Huns and Famine

Do you remember how, upon being invaded by the Huns, the Emperor of China demands “one man from every family” to join the…

Orange is the New Black, or: Brown is the New White

Or, “How The White Protagonist Became the Annoying Supporting Character in Light of Her Far More Compelling Co-stars of Color”

How Do You Not Know What the Get Down Is?

For those of you who don’t know what The Get Down is — and I have no idea why The Get…

Moana — A New Hope

Disney’s racist film history takes a turn for the — hopefully — better?

Why “The Night Manager” Should’ve Been Called “The Pregnant Cop”

Gorgeous sets, masterful…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Sequel: How the Cursed Child Perfectly Mimicked the Failures of the Books

Before you get your Muggle nerves riled up, I want you to know that I’m not crapping on the newest installment of the Harry Potter universe. Well, not subjectively. I don’t hate it. But I don’t hate kale salad either, but…