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fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

The Dreamers: IED students open up a visual conversation about the hopes and realities of youth

The event aimed to portray the complexities of contemporary youth through art and honest exploration.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Way We Talk review sensitive drama explores deafness via three friends' infectious warmth

The film highlights the importance of autonomy in communication choices among deaf individuals.
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Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Violet Hour by James Cahill review art, secrets and lies

James Cahill's second novel explores the complexities of the contemporary art world and the personal struggles behind artistic success.
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago
Digital life

Female friendship is rendered into thousands of pixels in Lily Bunney's pointillist paintings

Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Violet Hour by James Cahill review art, secrets and lies

James Cahill's second novel explores the complexities of the contemporary art world and the personal struggles behind artistic success.
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago
Digital life

Female friendship is rendered into thousands of pixels in Lily Bunney's pointillist paintings

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Arts
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Latin America at the 2025 Venice Biennale: Exploring Territory, Memory, and Ancestral Knowledge to Build the Present

The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale emphasizes the importance of locally rooted architecture that interconnects with culture, technology, and ancestral practices.
Relationships
fromVulture
1 month ago

A Forever for Right Now

The 2025 adaptation of Judy Blume's Forever captures the complexities of teenage love while reflecting modern societal pressures and racial dynamics.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione gets killer 27th birthday present as defense fund tops $1M: 'The man, the myth, the legend.'

The milestone was reached because of the continued resonance of Mr. Mangione's story, suggesting he has become a contemporary folk hero for many.
Fundraising
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Books
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

New novel asks: How much can a male friendship take?

The novel explores the complexities and evolution of male friendship amid societal expectations.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

New novel asks: How much can a male friendship take?

The novel explores the complexities and evolution of male friendship amid societal expectations.
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Humor
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Late-Night Experiment That Puts Comedy First

John Mulaney revitalizes talk shows by infusing them with whimsical absurdity and addressing contemporary issues through a unique format.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Opinion: Biblical story of Jonah holds relevance for America's current times

"What amazes me about this story, every time I read it or hear it preached, is that Jonah actually thought he could hide from God; that he could go someplace where the eyes of God would not find him."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's like doing three movies at once': Robert De Niro on his thrilling TV debut as the US president

Sometimes it gives them freedom. At other times, maybe not.
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Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Babygirl' Review: Nicole Kidman Takes Control

'Babygirl' explores themes of power, femininity, and the conflict between professional success and personal desires through its layered protagonist, Romy.
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