Friday, September 30 2011
WWE’s Heels—the Jerks, Cowards and Miscreants—vs. Corporate Hedonism
Mainstream culture's failure to examine professional wrestling seriously -- in this case, workplace safety issues -- lets the WWE get away with all kinds of ridiculous villainy that no other media organisation could. And pocket a tidy profit while doing it.
Wednesday, March 30 2011
Homophobia Is Alive and Well on TV at the WWE
With the WWE's biggest event of the year on the horizon, fans and sponsors might want to take a closer look at its blatant homophobia and reconsider the wisdom of handing over their money to a bigoted and retrograde institution.
Tuesday, April 27 2010
Mickie James’ WWE Firing the Last Stop on a Road of Employee Bullying and Misogyny
Contrary to popular belief, misogyny is not a natural and inherent part of the wrestling business: the WWE and Vince McMahon's repugnant efforts have been active and consistent in their targeted application.
Monday, January 4 2010
Yes, TV is art. Can we talk about wrestling now?
TNA's live broadcast against WWE on January 4 could be a turning point for American TV wrestling. One shot alone won't make it through the WWE's bovine skull, but at least someone's started firing.
Thursday, March 26 2009
Part 4: All About My Mother to Sleepy Hollow (October - November 1999)
Outsiders and oddballs make up Part Four's formidable filmmakers, an idiosyncratic collection of dreamers and visionaries.
Wednesday, August 8 2007
Wrestling Babylon by Irvin Muchnick
By watching the events, by cheering them on, by purchasing the books and DVDs, what part are we playing in sending these people to early graves?
Sunday, January 1 1995
Beyond the Mat (1999)
'Who are these guys?' a voice asks, as the screen is filled with successive images of men, some bloody and all wearing tights, beating one another senseless.
