Japanese Anime Series ‘Demon Slayer’ Celebrates Masculinity Like Daniel Penny’s

'Demon Slayer' values everything AOC and New York City prosecutors don't: courage, family, strength, and masculine virtue.

By Understanding Human Nature, Rian Johnson’s ‘Poker Face’ Is Undeniably Conservative

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‘The Recruit’ Is Fair But Fun In Its Depiction Of Our Intelligence Agencies

'The Recruit' succeeds at being interesting and fun, but it also succeeds in conveying how chaotic and messy U.S. intelligence agencies are.

Is HBO’s ‘White Lotus’ A Reactionary Masterpiece?

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’Life And Beth’ Accidentally Underscores The Failures Of Feminism

'Life and Beth' is a testament to the necessity of values Amy Schumer doesn’t quite seem to know she holds.

Is ‘Impeachment’ Changing The Way America Sees The Clinton Affair?

Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky and D.C. Columnist Eddie Scarry discuss 'American Crime Story: Impeachment,' by Ryan Murphy.

Why The Vampires Of ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Satirize Past And Present Better Than Modern Humans

As its third season draws to a close, and the stakes keep getting higher, 'What We Do In The Shadows' is as good as ever.

No One Is Safe On ‘White Lotus’

No party in 'White Lotus,' aggrieved or privileged or both, seems poised to emerge unscathed.

What’s Wrong With PBS’s Pro-Suicide Special, ‘When My Time Comes’

For a program broadcast on a taxpayer-funded network, much of its contents seemed one-sided, even for PBS. It also ignores underlying political currents.

If Leftists Knew How Much ‘Ted Lasso’ Undermines Them, They’d Cancel It

The sense of hope that 'Ted Lasso' instills is something we all hanker for — and it's something you won't find in today's modern left.