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Magpie Memories

Intersectional Femivision

Doris Day and the Fine Line Between Feminism and Sexism

March 12, 2021

An examination of how actresses walk the line.

Camera Obscura

Topper

February 16, 2021

The movie has more Cary Grant but the book has a whole lot more plot.

Deep Dives with the Captain

True Optimism vs. Hopepunk

February 8, 2021

True optimism isn't about feeling better, it's about believing we can do better

Attention Must Be Paid

Mantan Moreland

February 6, 2021

There is a timeline where anyone but me has heard of Mantan Moreland.

Year of the Month

But It’s Mine: Ownership and Control in the World of Fargo

January 28, 2021

It starts with thinking about people as things.

TV Countdown

The TV Moments of 2020 (with Special Guest wallflower)

January 28, 2021

Back once again to look at our favorite individual moments from the year in television

Year of the Month

So this is what it’s like to be an adult: Pearl Jam, No Code

January 7, 2021

Pearl Jam's fourth album is an underrated great, their first that truly represents what the band wanted to be

Year of the Month

20th century, go to sleep: R.E.M., New Adventures in Hi-Fi

January 6, 2021

R.E.M.'s tenth album, the final one with Bill Berry, is an unheralded masterpiece-- arguably their best

Year of the Month

Even Moses got excited when he saw the promised land: Lyle Lovett, The Road to Ensenada

January 5, 2021

Lyle Lovett's sixth album features some of his best songwriting amidst his unique blend of traditional American influences

Attention Must Be Paid

Anna May Wong

January 2, 2021

A brilliant actress whose career was sidelines by anti-Chinese racism.