If we think that holding morally objectionable views disqualifies anyone from being considered a great thinker or a political leader, then there’s hardly anyone from history left.
Out & About
Disney’s ‘Nutcracker’, Netflix’s ‘Sabrina’: Why Fairy Tales and Other Favourites Are Getting Darker
Netflix, Disney and others are all reviving old favourites but with significantly darker twists to them. Is it a reflection of our current moment?
The Connection Between Hipsters and Right-Wing Nationalism
Hipsters exhibit a nostalgia for the past that echoes past right-leaning political movements around the world.
When Will Bollywood Portray Widows as Complete Humans?
Apart from depicting them as eternally depressed and dull, Bollywood has always painted widows as asexual hermits instead of complete human beings.
Interview: Souled Out with Jain’s ‘Souldier’
French musician Jain sat down with us over Skype to talk about her new album and the inspiration behind her music.
Banksy and the Long Tradition of Artists Destroying Their Art
When artists destroy their works, it's usually to express their disdain for critics, dealers and curators. But does this get lost in the attention, hype and money that follows?
How ‘Game of Thrones’ Combines Romantic and Grotesque Ideas of the Middle Ages
The HBO series can tell us a lot about how we view the Medieval world.