Critical Theory

Goodbye, Appalachia

Dear Appalachia: I want to start this letter with a little anecdote. A couple of weeks…
Trump and the Terror of History

In my work on the post-war historico-biblical epic, I talk a lot about the “terror of…
Teaching Outrage

In my course on reading popular culture, I spend several weeks teaching students how to discern…
What Do Maroon 5 and Camille Paglia Have in Common? Or, How I Know Rape Culture Exists

The answer, surprisingly, is a lot. Or at least that’s what one might think seeing Maroon…
In Defense of the Academy

I know I’m going to take some flack for what I’m about to say, but I’m…
Thinking Through Extinction

In case you missed it, there has been a lot of discussion lately about the possibility…
Quality Television and the Violence Against Women Problem

If the recent murder spree of Elliot Rodger has taught us anything, it is that there…
Why Masculinity is a Feminist Issue

If you’re at all familiar with this blog or with me, you no doubt know that…