Sick or Evil or Both: “My Friend Dahmer” and the Coverage of White Killers
This HBO mini-series asks why a young white man turned to violence and finds no easy answers. But why do we only ask questions about certain kinds of killers?

Nicklaus Flaz (15-2, 10 KOs) is out to make a statement as he faces unbeaten Olympian Delante “Tiger” Johnson (16-0, 7 KOs) in a high-stakes welterweight clash. Confident after a strong camp in Puerto Rico, Flaz vows to expose Johnson’s inexperience in the pro ranks and deliver a career-defining performance. For Johnson, it’s another chance to prove his elite pedigree and edge closer to world-title contention.
This HBO mini-series asks why a young white man turned to violence and finds no easy answers. But why do we only ask questions about certain kinds of killers?
Dracula evolved from a person to a monster and then from a monster to a person.
The concept of male fragility is explored (interestingly, by a male director) in The Sun Never Sets
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
Zombie apocalypses have been metaphors for late-stage predatory capitalism, but never a system disrupter that brings about freedom.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.