Movies that teach us about war – and the societies that wage it ▶️ Jay Lockenour - December 23, 2024 Each of these films has a powerful message about how past wars shape our current views of the world.
Is ‘Wakanda Forever’ too ‘woke’ for Marvel’s own good? Nicholas Carnes, Lilly Goren, and Bethany Lacina - November 10, 2022 That’s what some critics argue. Let’s look at the numbers.
The Academy Awards will have new diversity rules to qualify for an Oscar. But there’s a huge loophole. Ryan Hecker and Bethany Lacina - April 23, 2021 Here’s what our research found
Whether it’s from the Oscars or ‘The Apprentice,’ celebrity candidates get a boost. Here’s how we know. Lauren Wright - February 13, 2020 It’s more than putting a face to the name
Why are the #OscarsSoWhite? Google searches give us a clue. Bethany Lacina - February 9, 2020 Here’s how the Hollywood-audience-Hollywood feedback loop works.
The smash success of ‘Captain Marvel’ shows us that conservatives are ignoring the alt-right Bethany Lacina - March 14, 2019 Superheroes who are women or people of color attract new audiences without losing the old ones
Louis C.K.’s apology is imperfect. But it is still important. Nancy Wadsworth - November 14, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66225" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Louis C.K. poses as he arrives
Being angry pushes our political positions further apart. So what’s the alternative? Leaf Van Boven, David Sherman, and Peter Ditto - April 4, 2016 Anger is all the rage in American politics these days.
This is the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising. What was the Easter Rising? Henry Farrell - March 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38008" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A group from County Kerry, Ireland,
Democrats increasingly think the Confederate flag is racist. Republicans don’t. Michael Tesler - July 9, 2015 Despite bipartisan support from South Carolina lawmakers to remove the