Ani Bundel

cultural critic

Ani Bundel is a cultural critic who has been writing regularly since 2010. Her work can also be found at Elite Daily and WETA’s Telly Visions, where she also co-hosts “Telly Visions: The Podcast.”


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6d ago
Opinion

‘Heated Rivalry’ fans are going a little crazy over this sleeper HBO hit. They may have a point.

The 2020s may be America’s decas horribilis, but all hope is not lost — at least not when you have a hockey romance like this to watch over the holidays.

8mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Why the second season of ‘Andor’ hits way too close to home

This “Star Wars” prequel is more relevant than it’s possibly ever been.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Ukraine’s 2024 Eurovision duo reveals why the world can’t quit this competition

Eurovision isn’t successful because it’s apolitical; it’s successful because it’s a safe outlet for politics.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Is the high fashion world finally working on its fatphobia? These Oscars looks say yes.

Representation, especially on a night like the Oscars, extends beyond the winners list.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

This small tweak may be the key to the success of sleeper smash hit ‘Traitors’

And last night’s finale managed to land a gripping twist.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Ken getting nominated over Barbie proves ‘Barbie’ right

Fans shouldn’t get too excited. A film that doesn’t have a best actor nomination, a best actress nomination or a best director nomination is unlikely to win best picture.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Give us more awards shows with winners like Niecy Nash-Betts

What the 75th Emmys got remarkably right.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

‘The Crown’ makes several unforced errors — starting with Diana’s final chapter

For Netflix to divide up season six was already a strange choice. But to divide it up this way is even more peculiar.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

‘The Marvels’ is a reminder that Marvel Studios can still make fun movies

While there a few mystifying plot holes, the movie more than makes up for them with an irreverent and joyful story about found family — and great chemistry.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ film gives most fans something they could never afford

In movie theaters around the country this weekend, there will be — in three-hour increments — bursts of joy.