Storytelling has changed, but the allure of escaping into a story remains the same, mental and physical health concerns be damned.
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How Hulu’s ‘Ramy’ is Reclaiming the Narrative on Religion
The series has won accolades for its honest and matter-of-fact portrayal of a practising Muslim.
‘The Good Place’: Ethics Comedy Asks If There’s a Second Chance at Life
For all its fart jokes and sight gags, the show belongs to a venerable philosophical and theological tradition.
‘Bojack Horseman’ and the Nuances of Mental Health Depiction
The first part of the show’s final season raises pertinent questions about our approaches to mental health.
‘His Dark Materials’: How to Decode the Story’s Linguistic Secrets
Behind the magical tale is a deep layer of linguistic meaning.
The Role of Fashion in the Great Celebrity PR Machine
Today’s red carpet scene is as exciting as it is uninteresting.
The Humour and Humanity of ‘Atypical’
'Atypical' tells the story of Sam, an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum, and his family as they all go through life's trials and triumphs.