All posts tagged: POP CULTURE

Right now, many people are looking for ways to be better allies to the black community. And that begins with an earnest attempt to understand the lived black experience in your nation. There are many ways to do so. One is by watching one or more of the masterful films about black lives and race in America. There are hundreds of them, and our resident cineaste Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of excellent films to start with. What movies are the best to watch to better understand black lives and the corrosive effects of racism? These are our picks of the best, most insightful films to watch right now to better understand, empathize and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Don’t miss this moment, dear reader.

We read a story recently in The New York Times reporting that one of the many effects of the prolonged COVID-19 quarantine is that the number of reported sightings of ghosts and other paranormal activity has sharply increased. Why? Who knows, dear reader. But if you’re inspired, as we were, to settle in with a great ghost movie, our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has you covered. Whether you want really scary horror, or sweet romantic comedy, you’ll find it on her list of the best movies and television shows about ghosts.