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A screenshot of Pluribus where Carol is looking out a window at Zosia but we only see Zosia's reflection next to Carol's

Navigating Desire Through Lynch, Pluribus, Romantasy and Bollywood

By Sara Khan • March 11th, 2026

Just pretend you’re in a dream.

Exploits Feature

Feminine Panic: Who Gets to Own Masculine Narratives?

By Beatrix Kondo • March 2nd, 2026

The panic serves control, not preservation.

A screenshot from Mad Men season 1 episode 7 where Roger is puking his guts out and several sharp dressed men around him are trying to avoid the splash zone

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E7–S1E8

By Natasha Ochshorn • February 25th, 2026

Pete is stomping around feeling like no one is letting him do his job.

Totally Generic
A low-angle, close-up shot down the aisle of an airplane shows actress Rhea Seehorn as the character Carol from the series Pluribus peeking her head out from behind one of the seats.

Pluribus

By Natasha Ochshorn • February 9th, 2026

It’s important to understand Carol as a person instead of a representative, not only for a better understanding of how fiction works, but for a better understanding of how people work.

A screencap from Mad Men where Don and his brother are in a diner at a booth facing each other but Don doesn't look happy

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E5–S1E6

By Natasha Ochshorn • January 22nd, 2026

More things that cannot be.

Talkin’ About Stuff

By Stu Horvath and John McGuire • January 19th, 2026

Catchin’ up on some TV and movies.

Totally Generic
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett lean in for a kiss in a scene from Black Bag.

Best of 2025

By Natasha Ochshorn • January 14th, 2026

The most sustained joy I got this year was mainlining old seasons of Top Chef while I packed and moved and unpacked apartments.

A screenshot from Mad Men where Pete is looking down with a little shit eating grin on his face but it might have been an awkward grab who can say

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E3–S1E4

By Natasha Ochshorn • January 9th, 2026

Betty is in the way of Don getting what he wants. Betty is the threat.

Exploits Feature

Andor (Again)

By Benjamin Blattberg • January 7th, 2026

The Rebellion remembers.

a screengrab from Man Men where Peggy is in an elevator with various dudes from the firm and she's wearing a yellow hat and a look of disdain

THAT’S WHAT THE BLOG IS FOR! Mad Men S1E1–S1E2

By Natasha Ochshorn • December 23rd, 2025

The thing about Don is that he really doesn’t believe in love and he also believes in love with his whole brain and body each and every time it happens to him.

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