‘Proud Mary’ and the Pressure on Black Audiences to Support Black Movies
Analyzing the persistent pressure on black audiences to root for products that aren't always very good.
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‘A Real Greek Tragedy’: Inside the Last Days of Obama’s Foreign Policy
Director Greg Barker talks about following Obama all over the globe while filming The Final Year.
‘Call Me by Your Name’ Is a Love Letter to Missed Opportunity
Luca Guadagnino's new film shows how, for many queer people, moralistic norms can create a sense of belatedness—even when they finally find love.
How Disabled People Care for Each Other When Doctors Can’t
In her new film Unrest, Jennifer Brea offers a groundbreaking look at the power of community where medicine falls short.
The ‘Pacific Standard’ Pop Culture Picks of 2017
The music, film, television, writing, and digital diversions that got our staff through the year.
The Chronic Capitalism of Christmas Movies
The way Christmas movies tell it, the generosity of individual tycoons is sufficient to mitigate the harms of class inequality.
‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Is Hopelessly Bad on Race
Many critics have praised Martin McDonagh's nuanced portrayal of bigotry. But his black characters are mere devices—and the bigot's redemption never really feels earned.
Errol Morris Examines MKUltra
Morris' latest, an investigation into whether the CIA assassinated one of its own scientists, pushes the boundaries of "documentary" further than ever before.
How Joachim Trier Made This Year’s Coolest Queer Supernatural Thriller
In Thelma, a college freshman come to terms with her telekinetic powers—and her sexuality.
‘Thor’ Shows That Superheroes Can’t Fight Imperialism, Even When They Try
The film believes imperialism is bad but can't quite bring itself to reach the logical conclusion.