Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 Misfires
Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to Parasite is another darkly comic satire of our capitalist hellscape. But even with Robert Pattinson and sharp lefty themes, Mickey 17’s comedy is cringe and its pace glacial.
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Donald Trump Has Given Canada a Wake-Up Call
Canada’s economic and military dependence on the United States has long led its elites to believe that they could never be the victims of American aggression. Donald Trump’s tariffs have disproved this received wisdom.
A Museum Worthy of Spain’s Democratic Transition
In the late 1970s, nationalist vigilantes tried to destroy Pablo Picasso’s Guernica. Today the painting itself is safe — but the museum in which it is housed has again become the focus of right-wing polemics.
The Hindutva-MAGA Alliance
At the dawn of a second Trump era, American Hindu supremacists are increasingly aligning themselves with the MAGA far right.
Canada’s Incoming Prime Minister Is a Banker
Mark Carney, Canada’s incoming prime minister, is a former banker with no political experience. His technocratic centrism is ill-suited for an era of populism and political upheaval, making a Liberal victory in the looming election far from certain.
Noam Chomsky and the Socialist Alternative to Climate Chaos
Noam Chomsky’s best-known political contribution is his powerful, long-running critique of US foreign policy. But Chomsky has also used his global platform to sound the alarm about the climate crisis and chart a path away from disaster.
Labor, Faith, and the Power of Collective Action
The Christian left in the United States once wove solidarity into the fabric of social change, uniting diverse movements under a common cause. Drawing on this ethos could help anchor today’s struggles to bridge divisions and build collective power.
The Meaning of Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan built his empire by presenting himself as an entertaining, independent commentator. He gave it up for the 2024 election.
Europe’s Shameful Role in the War in Congo
European countries are stepping up military aid and economic investment in Rwanda, said to be an ally in keeping order in the region. The reality: Rwanda’s authoritarian government is massively destabilizing eastern Congo by backing rebel forces.
Trump’s Tariff Threats Have Made Mexico’s President Stronger
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have only made Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, even more popular — her approval rating now stands at 85%.
Mahmoud Khalil Is a Victim of Trump’s Free-Speech Crackdown
The detention and possible deportation of former Columbia University student and pro-Palestine organizer Mahmoud Khalil is the most serious attack on the First Amendment by any president in years.
The Far Right Is a Lucrative Market for Book Publishers
The publishers that dominate the book trade have all created special imprints that cater to ultraconservative readers. They don’t want their brands associated with racism and misogyny, but they’re happy to profit from this growing ideological niche.