John Semley

John Semley is a writer based in Philadelphia. His most recent book is Hater: On the Virtues of Utter Disagreeability.

No, Country for Old Men

John Semley

December 17, 2024

The fall movie slate conspicuously abounds with new works from old masters.

John Semley

September 12, 2024

Elevated, gentrified horror cinema has worn out its welcome.

John Semley

June 3, 2024

The axis of MDMA and military organizations can seem an odd alliance.

John Semley

September 28, 2023

Why we can’t look away from opioid epidemic entertainments.

John Semley

June 14, 2023

How consuming drugs to expand one’s consciousness went from an intellectual pastime to an emblem of social decay.

John Semley

February 9, 2023

Fantasy football has become more than just big business.

John Semley

December 23, 2021

The Matrix, resurrected.

John Semley, Edward Millar

September 27, 2021

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