Romantic stories are full of red flags. Why do we love them?
Dating red flags persistently get romanticized in modern media – but they should probably send you running for the hills IRL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Touko 202216min
How the Tech Villain Became Today’s Most Hated Bad Guy
Tech villains on screen are nearly as old as film itself, but the trope is surging today – reflecting the non-stop stories of tech companies behaving badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Touko 202222min
Modern Family’s Claire is the Perfect "Husband-Wife"
Modern Family’s Claire Dunphy refuses to remain boxed in by prescriptive and restrictive roles, making her the model for the husband-wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Touko 202215min
Age Gap Relationships Onscreen - Why They Bother Us
Age gap relationships make us uncomfortable, but where exactly is the line – and can they ever be a good thing? Right now, these relationships are being explored a lot in culture, for good and for bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Touko 202218min
The Bookworm Princess Hero - Beauty and The Beast's Belle
Belle is the ultimate bookworm hero princess. Her skills like empathy, insight, and knowledge aren’t as flashy as princess-type characters with superpowers or fierce warrior skills. But Belle’s model of heroine is an important one that we probably need more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Touko 202220min
The Tragedy of Will Smith - What Made Him Snap
Will Smith has been a pillar in Hollywood for decades – until his decision to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars seemingly toppled his carefully-built reputation overnight. So what happened inside Will Smith’s mind in that moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Touko 202218min
The Quarter-Life Crisis Is More Stressful Than Ever
Quarter-life stories onscreen make us see that recognizing this crisis can be an impetus to go out and get what you want from your life at exactly the right time. Because in your twenties you have so much more of life left to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Touko 202219min
Parks and Recreation - Why Everyone Loves Ron Swanson
Parks and Rec's Ron Swanson is a mix of three key myths that underpin our culture: the manly man, the authentic libertarian, and the wise elder. This vintage superhero teaches us how to feel hopeful about the world, even when we don't all agree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Touko 202220min
