Best Media Criticism

Jennifer Newsom's 2011 documentary exposed how mainstream media's portrayal of women contributes to the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. Featuring interviews with Reshma Saujani,...

Anita Sarkeesian's video essay series analyzing tropes about women in video games and popular media, launched in 2009. The project sparked significant cultural conversations about representation in ga...

Ben Smith is a media columnist for The New York Times, known for his expertise in digital media and political reporting. He previously served as editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, where he oversaw a pe...

David Cronenbergs Videodrome, a surreal and unsettling science fiction horror film, has become a cult classic for its exploration of media manipulation and its disturbing visual style. The films theme...

Tropes vs. Women in Media is a YouTube series that satirizes common tropes and stereotypes in media portrayals of women. The shows sharp wit and insightful commentary have made it a viral sensation, s...

Noam Chomsky, renowned linguist and political activist, is known for his critiques of media bias, U.S. foreign policy, and corporate power. His work challenges dominant narratives and advocates for a...

Max Headroom, airing in 1991, was a satirical science fiction series that explored the dangers of media manipulation and corporate control. The show followed a computer-generated personality who escap...