First part in a series of essays exploring the nuance and politics of Courage the Cowardly Dog…
Sterling Brown Remembers Sterling Brown
Even the wealthy are not free of having their experiences with police brutality sucked down the memory hole.
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How Should Kobe Be Remembered?
My first thought upon hearing that Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash at 41 years old on Sunday was, “Good Riddance. He was a bad person.” I did not consider his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, I did not consider the other passengers on-board, or the pilot, for that matter. I callously and flippantly thought, … Read moreHow Should Kobe Be Remembered?
“The Handmaid’s Tale” prompted me to think about my own misogyny.
I spent some time at home recently. As the ritual goes, much of this time was spent catching up on random TV and movies that my relatives had been consuming (side-note, people outside of DC watch a lot more cable). A lot of this were reruns of Family Feud. My sister however had a new … Read more“The Handmaid’s Tale” prompted me to think about my own misogyny.
Jordan Peele’s “Us” is fine.
LIGHT SPOILER WARNING Us is fine. Really, it’s just fine. I liked it. It’s funny. It’ll keep you engaged. It’ll keep you away from our depressing reality for 116 minutes. If you haven’t seen a horror movie in the last two years, this movie is a good way to wade back into the genre. But … Read moreJordan Peele’s “Us” is fine.
Root for the Little Guy in March Madness
Welcome back to March Madness, the cottage industry that erects itself at the beginning of every spring around the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. This single-elimination style tournament of 68 collegiate basketball programs from around the country competing for college basketball’s highest honor is the most riveting event the NCAA holds. It is also … Read moreRoot for the Little Guy in March Madness
On Courage, Part Two: Dustbowl Theater
Second part in a series of essays exploring the nuance and politics of Courage the Cowardly Dog…you can read the first part of this series here.