The Epic Feminism of ‘Mad Max Fury Road’
“Fury Road” isn’t yet another male-centric action flick—it’s an incredibly bizarre yet strangely beautiful visual epic with a story arc that glorifies women.
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Paradox Podcast Episode 18: Primary Politics and How Trump Is Wrong on Everything with Rick Wilson
Join Jordan, Matthias and Zach along with special guest @TheRickWilson as we discuss Iowa Caucus results, the latest GOP debate and the A to Z of why The Donald is terrible news for conservatism. Introductions...
Are Women Risking More When They Negotiate?
Jennifer Lawrence asked an intriguing question in October when she wrote about not negotiating for a better paycheck: “Are [women] socially conditioned to behave this way?”
Which 2016 Best Picture Nominees Pass the Bechdel Test?
I was curious about how many of the eight films nominated this year passed the Bechdel test with a scene, however brief, where two women with names exchange one or two sentences about something other than a man.
Paradox Podcast Episode 17: GOP Debate (Sans Trump) and Iowa Caucus Guesses and Estimates
Join the Paradox team (Matthias, Jordan, Zach) and our guest Dina Fraioli for the 17th episode of the Paradox Project Podcast. Terrible Opinions Zach – There should be a healthcare law that keeps you from...
Episode 17: GOP Debate (sans Trump) and Iowa Caucus Guesses and Estimates
Join Jordan, Matthias, and Zach along with our special guest Dina Fraioli as we discuss the GOP debate without Trump, the Iowa Caucus, and deliver our slate of terrible opinions and predictions
Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’ Isn’t a ‘Christian Album.’ But It’s a Great Album That Happens to Be Very Christian.
While he doesn’t get quite as detailed as he did in a Complex interview last year, Bieber is explicit about his faith and who he believes he’s accountable to: “only God can judge me.”
Coloring Like An Adult
There are strangely a lot of anti-joy advocates. Especially with social media like Twitter, there is no lack of opinion on what we should enjoy or what tastes make us good or bad people.
Paradox Podcast Episode 16: REPUBLICAN DOOM! and Star Wars Spoilers with Becket Adams
Join the Paradox team (Matthias, Jordan, Zach) and our guest and Washington Examiner media reporter Becket Adams for the 16th episode of the Paradox Project Podcast Terrible Opinions 00:00 – 21:00 Matthias – I...
‘Master of None’ Means Well When It Addresses Feminism … But Aziz Ansari Should Stick to His Own Experiences
“Master of None” is essentially out to be my generation’s “Friends”—30-somethings navigating life and love in New York City, but with fewer laughs and more existential crises.