The Frontier of Criticism: 10 Defining Westerns Through the Eyes of Roger Ebert

For over a century, the Western has served as the cinematic bedrock of American mythology. It is a genre that has waxed and waned in popularity, reflecting the shifting anxieties…

Navigating the Back Catalog: SFF Criticism in an Era of Infinite Content

In the latest installment of Critical Friends, the flagship criticism podcast from Strange Horizons, host Dan Hartland sat down with editor Kate Macdonald and long-time reviewer Duncan Lawie to confront…

The Burden of the Backlist: Navigating the Career Trajectory in SFF Criticism

In the latest installment of Critical Friends, the flagship criticism podcast from Strange Horizons, host Dan Hartland sat down with publisher Kate Macdonald and long-time review department fixture Duncan Lawie…

The "Sanders Slide" and the Ethics of Scouting: Michael Strahan Confronts Anonymous Criticism of Shedeur Sanders

The 2025 NFL Draft will be remembered for many things: the rise of unexpected small-school prospects, the frantic trading for offensive linemen, and a historic run on defensive ends. However,…

The Localization Debate Re-Ignited: Sentai Filmworks Faces Criticism Over ‘Cancel Culture’ Terminology in Oshi no Ko Season 3

The intersection of Japanese creative intent and Western localization has once again become a flashpoint for controversy within the anime community. As the third season of the critically acclaimed series…

The "Draft Slide" Debate: Michael Strahan Confronts Anonymous Criticism of Shedeur Sanders

In the high-stakes theater of the NFL Draft, where million-dollar futures are decided by stopwatches, game tape, and closed-door interviews, the narrative surrounding a player can shift in an instant.…

The Draft Room Defiance: Michael Strahan Confronts Anonymous Criticism of Shedeur Sanders

In the high-stakes theater of the NFL Draft, where million-dollar futures are decided in the span of a phone call, the narrative surrounding Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders took a sharp…