Judy Berman
Contributor
American Pop Music Is a Story of Race, Sex, and Power
Ann Powers's new book, 'Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in American Music,' charts the complex relationship between bodies and music, and it manages to do so without descending into objectification.
Does the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Movie Actually Suck?
Twenty-five years after its release, the TV show's filmic predecessor still has a few glaring flaws.
Why Everyone Should Love Barbra Streisand, the Anti-Dream Girl
From "Funny Girl" to "Yentl," Streisand's plucky heroines defy adversity and follow their dreams—even if they rarely get a conventional happy ending. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.)
Resistance Is the Hottest Trend on TV Right Now
'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Orange Is the New Black' both ask: "Who survives a revolution?"
Does 'Annie Hall' Actually Suck?
Woody Allen's classic romantic comedy turns 40 this week, so we look back to see how it has aged.
The Pioneering Filmmaker Known for Her Wild, Antifascist Sex Comedies
In 1977, Lina Wertmüller, whose work depicts the battle between sex and politics, became the first woman nominated for the Oscar for Best Director. We caught up with the 88-year-old filmmaker to talk about her legacy.
Forget Camp—'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' Is One of the Best Films of All Time
The inspiration for Ryan Murphy's 'Feud' has been deemed campy schlock—but it's really a worthy horror film with masterful performances.
New 'Polish Cannibal Mermaid Musical' Is a Story About Immigration and Girlhood
"The Lure" is a lurid, dazzling retelling of the Little Mermaid fable, set in a strip club and featuring a pair of mermaids with cannibalistic tendencies. We spoke to director Agnieszka Smoczyńska about the film, a "fairy tale for adults" whose glitz...
Lesbian Vampires Have Always Been Cool as Hell
In honor of James Franco's new sapphic adaptation of 1996's cult flick "Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?" we look back at how the popular erotic bloodsucker trope has evolved in film.
Lesbian Terrorists Use Porn as Propaganda in This Radical New Film
We talked to controversial queer filmmaker Bruce LaBruce about his new film, "The Misandrists," which mixes punk rock, political theory, and porn—and promises to piss pretty much everyone off.