Posts by Jim McDermott
We Are All Fairy-Tale People
In Season Four of “The Crown,” royal myths — both real and imagined — reveal truths about how we can live “ever after” in the here and now.
Read MoreMarvel Comics, Native Voices
The rise of Indigenous action heroes is a welcome change. But their real superpower may be speaking in their own voices.
Read MoreTruth, Lies and Race: “Fargo” and the Pop Culture Dream of America
The new season of Fargo attempts to challenge the foundational myths shared by American history and popular culture. Through the stories of two Kansas City crime families–one Black, one Italian, Fargo undercuts the definition of a “good” American.
Read MoreEndeavour, Inspector Morse, and Lewis: A Trinity
The new season of Endeavour premieres on Masterpiece this Sunday. Binge-watching Inspector Morse and its two spin-off series leads to unexpected insights, including drawing a parallel between the shows’ main characters and the Holy Trinity.
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