Reviews

A Socialist Cadre That Shook the World - with Heavy Caveats

Looking Back in Amber Is a Pretty Tough Looking Glass

Apr 22 • Susie Bright

The Gardens of the Strait of Hormuz

I find myself on my feet again.

Apr 15

The Night I Go Power Mad with Poetry

You’re invited to the most esoteric Saturday Night You’ll Ever Hear

Mar 12 • Susie Bright

When Girls Look at Boys - Beyond Heated Rivalry

The Lesbian View of Gay Men’s Porn

Mar 6 • Susie Bright

Juan Thompson on his father, Hunter Thompson

An memory like few others.

Feb 24 • Susie Bright

40:29

From Infatuation to Contempt: The Roland Barthes Valentine

Nothing works out, but it keeps going on.

Feb 12 • Susie Bright

Ice Athletes, Bad Bunny, & Knights in Shining Armor

Special Escapist BlowOut Edition

Feb 8 • Susie Bright

This will be remembered as The Day the Movies Broke

Jan 30 • Susie Bright

Wanda Sykes is My Favorite MLK

I’d Follow Her Anywhere

Jan 19 • Susie Bright

Falling in Love with “The Romantics”

I will remember Pankaj Mishra’s Indian memoir, in the quiet hours on New Year’s cusp, the abyss edge of the Donroe Doctrine.

Jan 6 • Susie Bright

One for the Money, Two for the Show - My Favorite Xmas Film, and the Absolute Worst

I’d like to share, all wrapped in a bow, the Christmas movie that touched me like few others: Tangerine.

Dec 22, 2025 • Susie Bright

Susie’s Movie Awards: The 12 Who Will Stand the Test of Time

When The Oscars Don’t Cut the Mustard

Dec 17, 2025 • Susie Bright

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