Soapy ‘Quantico’ Reflects Increasingly Ugly Racial Tensions

Posted by melissa braunstein on January 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

“Quantico” is sleek and suspenseful. On its soapy surface, it’s a show about fighting terrorism while looking hot. Dig a little deeper, though, and the show teaches us something about lingering stereotypes, including those about American Jews and Israelis. Pop culture can influence viewers’ opinions and even spur social changes, for good or ill. For that … Continue reading →

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‘Married At First Sight’ Explains Why Americans Can’t Commit

Posted by melissa braunstein on January 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Finding love is hard. Making love deepen and last is even harder. If reality TV is any indication, love has gone off the rails in America. Contrary to so much of what women read about modern romance, the men on FYI’s reality show “Married at First Sight” are eager to commit. It’s the women who … Continue reading →

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