Cognitive disability is typically decorative in the horror genre. ‘Hereditary’ is one of the first horror films to complicate that narrative. Read more
‘Hereditary,’ Mad Horror, And Representation Of Mental Illness
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The Surprising Power Of Celebrity Adoption-Fantasy Fanfiction
Deep within these celebrities, fans can find home. A warm womb-like enclosure far removed from the niggling, “don’t bring your muddy shoes in here,” “you take all my money” moms and dads. Bringing its fans into a gleaming, no-rules fantasy land where you can turn up the TV loud and leave your clothes all over the floor. Read more
What Happens When Four Anti-iPhone, Salty-Ass Texan Women Argue About Cats
In my family, the presence of Siri has fundamentally, and forever, changed us. Read more
When Protecting Yourself From Racism Is The Selfish Choice
I’m choosing not to visit my racist mother-in-law in the hospital — because I have a right to not sacrifice my own well-being. Read more
Bad Advice On Entitled, Delinquent, Angry Grandfathers
Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more
‘This Too Shall Pass’ And Other Christmas Miracles
Christmas ghosts complicate my time. They remind me things are not linear; time is tangled, circuitous; you can travel to any point in your life and wander a while. Read more
Keeping It In The Family: Why We Pick The Partners We Do
We know people often pick a spouse who resembles a parent. What about one who resembles a sibling? Read more
Don’t Judge My Estrangement From Family — It Saved My Life
When it comes to understanding the deeply personal pain of being estranged from family members, the stigma is as severe as public knowledge is shallow. Read more
Don’t Judge My Estrangement From Family — It Saved My Life
When it comes to understanding the deeply personal pain of being estranged from family members, the stigma is as severe as public knowledge is shallow. Read more
Dead Cats, Periods, Stolen Trees, Oh My! : 6 Unforgettable Holiday Memories
When I rose to pass a dish, I felt a weird wet sensation when I sat back down. I ignored it. But as I ate, I realized I didn’t feel good. Thinking I was about to make more room for ham and scalloped potatoes, I grabbed a magazine and went to my favorite stall in the locker-room-style bathroom. Read more