Rod Bastanmehr

Entertainment
Being a Farmer Sucks
The new documentary 'Peter and the Farm' is an unflinching look at the highs and lows of being the only farmer on a one-man farm.
Rod Bastanmehr
11.4.16
Entertainment
How ‘Black Mirror’ Went from Being a Clever Show to a Televised Thinkpiece
Charlie Brooker's show has moved from TV to Netflix, bringing in an American sensibility that leaves you wondering what its underlying message achieves.
Rod Bastanmehr
10.22.16
Entertainment
The Totally Enduring Legacy of 'Clueless'
Amy Heckerling's iconic retelling of Jane Austen's "Emma" remains timeless for its inventive language, deftly created characters, and iconic costume design.
Rod Bastanmehr
7.22.15

Sex
Is Pop Culture Having a Trans Moment?
I spoke with Jennifer Finney Boylan about whether the rise of icons like Laverne Cox and the popularity of shows like Transparent prove that 2014 is a tipping point in the cultural acceptance of trans people.
Rod Bastanmehr
11.3.14