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Across the Aisle: The Family, Political Entertainment for the Age of Hillary

By Jim Hemphill | May 9, 2016

Across the Aisle: The Family, Political Entertainment for the Age of Hillary

Jim Hemphill finds a dense, complex TV show, hidden in plain sight on network television, that digs deep into the current political moment.

Sworn Virgin and My Own Time Among the Sworn Virgins of Northern Albania

Film

By Alix Lambert | April 28, 2016

Sworn Virgin and My Own Time Among the Sworn Virgins of Northern Albania

Watching Laura Bispuri's new film, documentarian Alix Lambert recalls her own experiences with women who choose to (or must) live a masculine life.

Jenny Hval Talks Björk’s Vulnicura

Music

By Jenny Hval | December 24, 2015

Jenny Hval Talks Björk’s Vulnicura

What makes Björk’s new album Vulnicura so devastating? The combination of the private and the ordinary.

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Coheed and Cambria’s The Color Before the Sun

Music

By Meredith Graves | November 5, 2015

Meredith Graves (Perfect Pussy) Talks Coheed and Cambria’s The Color Before the Sun

A defiant Coheed fan loves the band’s fantastical past, but their blatantly personal new album about the pressures of adulthood is a banger.

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks with Mike Hadreas (Perfume Genius) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Podcast

By Jana Hunter and Mike Hadreas | August 11, 2015

Jana Hunter (Lower Dens) Talks with Mike Hadreas (Perfume Genius) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Two of indie music's finest artists — and most outspoken thinkers — get together for laughs and some very candid exchanges.

Alanna McArdle Talks Being “Just the Singer”

Music

By Alanna McArdle | June 13, 2015

Alanna McArdle Talks Being “Just the Singer”

The former Joanna Gruesome lead singer on being treated like an ornament instead of a musician.

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Body Image and the Power of the Mirror

Music

By Mish Way | April 18, 2015

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Body Image and the Power of the Mirror

At the Fun Fun Festival, Mish Way struggles with self-objectification. Meeting Coco helps.

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Alex Garland’s Ex Machina

Film

By Jennifer Prediger | April 13, 2015

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Alex Garland’s Ex Machina

The debut film from Alex Garland raises some interesting questions, including why exactly "female" robots are portrayed on screen as they are...

Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) Talks David Fincher’s Gone Girl (and Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut)

Film

By Richard Kelly | December 29, 2014

Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) Talks David Fincher’s Gone Girl (and Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut)

Memories of early Fincher and the passing of another great director, and connecting the dots between two twisted, satirical thrillers about marriage.

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation

Film

By Jennifer Prediger | December 8, 2014

Jennifer Prediger (Apartment Troubles) Talks Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation

A darkly funny portrait of young Israeli girls struggling through their military service announces the arrival of an exciting new directorial talent.