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On the Politics of Caste and Feminine Joy in Satyajit Ray’s Classic <em>Charulata</em>

On the Politics of Caste and Feminine Joy in Satyajit Ray’s Classic Charulata

TANAÏS on How the Narratives of Muslim Women and Femmes Are Not Merely About Representation

By TANAÏS | May 17, 2022

What are these serial killer subplots doing in Nora Ephron movies?

What are these serial killer subplots doing in Nora Ephron movies?

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 13, 2022

Hulu’s <em>Conversations with Friends</em> Captures the Quintessential Rooney Longing, if Not Much Else

Hulu’s Conversations with Friends Captures the Quintessential Rooney Longing, if Not Much Else

Nylah Burton on the Newest Addition to the Sally Rooneyverse

By Nylah Burton | May 13, 2022

Chelsea Bieker on the Problematic Use of Pursuit in <em>Sleeping With the Enemy</em>

Chelsea Bieker on the Problematic Use of Pursuit in Sleeping With the Enemy

In Conversation with Mychal Denzel Smith on the Open Form Podcast

By Open Form | May 12, 2022

Notes from a Prop Master: Making the Book of Secrets for <em>National Treasure 2</em>

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Ross MacDonald on the Hollywood Tradition of “Big Scary Movie Books”

By Ross MacDonald | May 11, 2022

Minnie Driver on Walking Out of a (Pervy, Humiliating) Audition

Minnie Driver on Walking Out of a (Pervy, Humiliating) Audition

"Realizing there was nowhere to spit out the chocolate, I did what so many women do in the name of pleasing men, and I swallowed."

By Minnie Driver | May 10, 2022

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Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby, Read by the Author

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Leslie Jamison on the Role of the Graspy Grad Student in Midsommar

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It looks like filming is going to start on Ocean Vuong’s beloved debut novel.

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By Katie Yee | May 4, 2022

<em>Happening</em> Captures the Horrifying Everydayness of Illegal Abortion

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Caroline Godard on the Film Adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s 2000 Memoir

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A Shakespearean Study Guide for <em>The Northman</em>

A Shakespearean Study Guide for The Northman

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The Untold and Very True Story of <em>The Devil Wears Prada</em>

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The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in May

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in May

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Andy Serkis is bringing this 1996 Elizabeth McCracken novel to the big screen.

Andy Serkis is bringing this 1996 Elizabeth McCracken novel to the big screen.

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Food and Drink Pairings For Patrick Swayze’s Filmography? Yes Please.

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