Archive - Cansler Culture

What Marvel’s Latest Offerings Have to Say About Politics

There are two major political takeaways from ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and ‘Thunderbolts*.’ One is a lot more surprising than the other.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

The American War Movie Trump Wants to Make

On the lasting impact of Vietnam War movies, and also Trump’s foreign policy.

May 7 •

April 2025

Hollywood’s Apoliticism Is Only Going to Get Worse

On ‘The Studio’ and how Trump could change Hollywood’s calculus over the coming years

Apr 7 •

March 2025

‘I’m Still Here’ and the American/Brazilian Democracy Debate

Plus: The Best Picture nominees, ranked

Mar 2 •

June 2024

May 2024

Netflix Is Once Again in a “See What Sticks” Moment

On “Everybody’s in LA,” plus Billie Eilish and more

May 22, 2024 •

Why ‘Tortured Poets’ Was Released Like That

Plus: The Paris Olympics, ‘Monkey Man,’ and more.

May 6, 2024 •

April 2024

Is the Celebrity Profile Dead?

Plus: a premature eulogy for the internet’s favorite holiday.

Apr 8, 2024 •

March 2024

Enemies of the People

Extinction Rebellion got a lot of attention for its protest during a Broadway play. At what cost?

Mar 27, 2024 •

Special Edition: March Madness

Vibe power rankings and a special bracket to get you ready for the tournament.

Mar 21, 2024 •

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