no. 5, Winter 2022

The Movie Theater Issue

A brightly-colored illustration of a retro movie theater popcorn popper, with a bucket full of popcorn
Artwork by An Chen

Feature Story

Making Concessions: A Tale of Capitalism, Control, and Snacks
Marsha Gordon

High movie concession prices turn us all into popcorn smugglers. On capitalism, control, and what it means to link art and snacking.


Conversation Pieces

The House Lights Will Come Down Again
s.e. smith

In the Dark, I’m Not Fat and You’re Not Mean
Michelle Weber

The Thrifty Moviegoer’s Fashion Guide
Sarah Oh

Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theaters Ad: The Extended Version
Mia Mercado

The Projectionist
Corey Atad

A Movie and/is a Prayer
Naz Riahi

A Corn Allergy? In This Economy?
Arikia Milliman

A Palace for the People
Rebecca May Johnson


Columns

The Establishment Owes Me a Snickers
Soraya Roberts

The Medicinal Power of Movie Snacks
Sara Benincasa


Funsies

What We Talk About When We Talk About Movie Snacks