Pop culture, according to its very definition, reflects mainstream values. For a piece of art to be “popular,” or to place popularity as its stated goal, it must resonate with a mainstream audience. It must not challenge us in any structural or significant way, only reinforce the status quo and make sure its viewers feel…
I just wanted to share with you a few of my pieces that have been published elsewhere in the last few weeks. I hope you’ll read and, if you feel so compelled, share on social media. For The Atlantic, I applauded Sofia Coppolla’s decision to direct a live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Here is…
Back in August, I wrote in The Atlantic that we might be reaching a significant moment in the animal rights movement: the end of the use of animals in entertainment. From a new federal regulation regarding chimpanzees to the success of Blackfish, this summer’s hit documentary on the abuse suffered by animals at SeaWorld, there…
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