It hurts me that I have to look away: Drive-By Truckers “The Unraveling”
When Drive-By Truckers opted to have a Wes Freed-less album cover on their previous record American Band, I was taken aback. Now that…
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Is about Generational Conflict–Just Like all of ‘Star Wars’
(Some spoilers ahead.) I liked The Rise of Skywalker. I’m aware this is either a very popular opinion or a very unpopular opinion.…
Two Cheers for ‘The Two Popes’
I’m a Catholic Church fanboy. I love beautiful churches and religious artwork. I enjoy ritual—particularly as the Catholic Church has humanized its liturgy…
The Cult of ‘Judy’
If you want a review of Judy, starring Renee Zelweger, you can check it out in any number of publications. I went to…
As a Homosexual I Absolve You for Eating at Chik-fil-A
A warning went out on social media from a good friend in the Midwest the other day reminding anyone excited by the new…
Netflix Tales of the City Breaks Canon/New Ground
Maybe this series was always just waiting for Netflix. The first Tales of the City mini-series, which debuted on PBS in 1994, dared…
Fosse/Verdon: Two of the Most Godly People that Ever Lived
I resisted watching Fosse/Verdon (streaming on FX) at first because it seemed like Bob Fosse’s life as one of the premier Broadway/Hollywood choreographers…
Tribeca: “Framing Agnes” Brings Trans Voices of the Past to Life
Framing Agnes is a short film by co-directors Chase Joynt and Kristen Schilt that introduces us to historic spirits of the trans community.…
