Noah Berlatsky

It's hard to deny the appeal of the masculine ideal, especially when embodied in Jude Law. And yet, it's also a depressing vision.

Daredevil focuses on the dynamics of heroism—the display of strength and violence as a way to distance oneself from weakness.

Scientists are hotly debating whether we should send messages into space. Perhaps they should consult Octavia Butler for some wisdom...

Fifth Harmony is nobody's idea of a roots band.

Illicit passions aren't less enjoyable because they're illicit. Quite the contrary.

Hating sex workers—and treating them as things—can get you money.

The cover for A-Force is a combination of tired trope and deodorant ad. Female empowerment can do so much better.

C.S. Lewis' classic book presents an unlikely challenge to the patriarchy in the form of its true hero, Lucy.

With the prospect of another Bush/Clinton presidential contest looming as ominously as Donald Trump's hairpiece, the word "dynasty" seems to be frothing off of many a pundit's keyboard. "Clinton, Bush struggle to shed dynasty labels," a Washington Post headline declared.

If you want America to relearn how to hate white Jews, the quickest way to do that is to associate them with black people.