Eric Peterson Eric Peterson

Notes on a Lemon Drop

Don Lemon, a gay Black man, is also a misogynist. Our identities intersect, but one is never a cover for the other.

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Ain’t I a Mermaid?

It’s not only permissible, but praiseworthy, even important to see a Black Ariel in 2022.

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A League of Our Own

Reboots and remakes are often derided by audiences who want something new. But sometimes, there really is a new spin on that ball.

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The Imaginary War on White Men

Hey, white guys, here’s a tip: the moment you cast yourself as the victim of the story, all anyone else can hear are your fears about your own mediocrity.

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Revenge of the Uncool Kids

Making most of America feel awful was exactly the counter-intuitive strategy that made Abercrombie & Fitch a towering success – for a time.

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Love is (Not Color) Blind

I hope we’ll continue to see more interracial relationships on screen. It’s a good look, and a smart business move. But so far, the look is all surface and no substance.

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