Negative Reactions to ‘Barbie’ Reveal the Pressure of Representation
Apparently, nothing's ever enough. It has its flaws, but does that warrant the amount of criticism 'Barbie' is subject to?

Takaya and Sakura have been living in the same apartment splitting the rent. But Sakura wants to move out of there as soon as possible. In addition, Takaya was recently fired from his part-time job, so Sakura has to work harder, even more when Takaya is not motivated to do anything.
Apparently, nothing's ever enough. It has its flaws, but does that warrant the amount of criticism 'Barbie' is subject to?
We chat with Penelope Lawson about her short film, The Dinner Party, her experience founding her own production company, and fun cinema.
A trouble-making teenager spends the summer working at a Southern California beach learning about responsibility.
Remakes. Reboots. Reinventions. Redundancy. It's the common practice in Hollywood of late, sometimes offering us victorious reimagining of what can be considered cinematic classics while also, more often, falling flat on their UN-imaginative faces in utter defeat and lackluster results. Admittedly, with this in mind, I went into the newest incarnation of "The War of the Roses" with typical trepidation and cautious optimism.
Given Hollywood's history of racism and financial motivations, how much progress can we expect? Plus: a list of excellent films by Black directors.
'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the latest from indie powerhouse studio A24, is a great time. Full of dark comedy laughs, great performances, and genuine scares, it's a perfect addition to modern slasher classics.