
Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers and artists about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.ny... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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I was really looking forward to listening to the recent episode about sinners and the PTA movie, especially to hear from a black feminist. Wow, what a disappointment. Similar to many people walking out of the PTA movie, I had to stop listening to this episode halfway through because Wesley Morris took up all of the space and talked over a black woman pretty much the entire time. Take an internal look at yourself Wesley. Ridiculous.
It’s surprising how Caroline Kennedy gets such short shrift in this version of events. She, it seems, more than JFK, Jr., has tried to perpetuate an ‘enlightened’ legacy, but in this series, she comes off, almost solely, as a harpy or shrew. What’s that about?
wesley is, as always, a brilliant delight. but come onnn with sasha weiss— she’s no match for you!
Whatever happened to one of the most exciting critics? Enuff with shoving Sasha Weiss down our throats. Like fetch she ain’t going to happen.
Great deep dive into this film and the mixed feelings about it. I share in those mixed feelings but, BUT how could you forget Halle Berry 😳 when going through the 11 Oscars Sir. She was THE FIRST Black woman to win Best Actress.
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Cannonball features deep cultural critique hosted by a longtime New York Times critic. The conversations span film, literature, music, and media, often anchored by personal reflections that connect pop culture to broader social and political themes. Guests range from actors and writers to scholars and editors, with a consistent emphasis on race, representation, and the ethics of storytelling. The show is noted for smart, generous dialogue that can be both celebratory and piercing, and it regularly pairs the host with guests who bring historical context or intimate industry insight. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful, magazine-precision critique tied to current culture are likely to find this compelling, though some episodes may feel uneven depe... more
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