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1 week ago

Free Author Talk: Elaine Castillo's New Novel (Mill Valley)

Moderation explores the intersection of real romance and the virtual workplace through Girlie Delmundo's transformative journey.
Elaine Castillo's novel combines satire of the tech industry with poignant themes of love and personal history.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

How new narratives are breaking the mafia's code of silence

In the Name of the Law was the first film to explicitly mention the mafia, challenging the silence surrounding the organization.
#sabrina-carpenter
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Women in technology

Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover divides the internet: 'Man's Best Friend' discourse explained

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Women in technology

Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover divides the internet: 'Man's Best Friend' discourse explained

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Contributor Launches Into Bizarre Mamdani Impression: Look at How I Eat My Burrito With My Fingers'

Jason Chaffetz criticized mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's policies and behavior during a Fox News segment.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Beyonce faces backlash after wearing shirt with anti-Indigenous language

Beyonce's T-shirt has sparked criticism over its portrayal of historical subjects, particularly regarding Indigenous peoples and Mexican revolutionaries.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Maris Kreizman: "I Want to Burn This Place Down" Political Essays (Corte Madera)

Kreizman’s wit and blunt self-reflection animate her collection, as she delves into her journey from a 'good Democrat' toward a profound disillusionment.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

For the Love of God, Please Stop Putting Up This One Pride Flag

Wrinkled Pride flags represent neglect and undermine their intended message of celebration and affirmation for the LGBTQ+ community.
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

The business of being Philippa Snow

Philippa Snow merges high and low culture in her essays, inviting readers to explore deeper meanings in contemporary entertainment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Edmund White dies at 85; author of best-selling A Boy's Own Story' was a pioneer of gay literature

White was a pivotal figure in documenting the gay revolution, capturing the cultural landscape and struggles of the community through his diverse body of work.
NYC LGBT
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
2 months ago

The Times Square Statue Dares To Be An Ordinary Black Woman-And That's Exactly Why It's Under Attack [Op-Ed]

Grounded in the Stars challenges traditional representations of triumph through its depiction of a Black woman, but faced significant social backlash upon unveiling.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Times Square Sculpture Prompts Racist Backlash. To Some, That's the Point.

The statue of an anonymous Black woman in Times Square sparked a heated debate on race, diversity, and public monuments in America.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

These Are The Most Cringeworthy Pop Culture Moments From 20 Years Ago That Aged Like Milk

The 2005 MTV Video Music Awards was hosted by Diddy. Any event with Diddy is already in bad taste now, but to make matters worst, the promotion for the ceremony also featured celebrities like Nicole Ritchie and Derek Jeter providing testimonials over how legendary Diddy's parties were. It could be worse: A few years before, at the 2003 VMAs, Diddy invited a 13-year-old to his afterparty. With recent allegations, it's all incredibly uncomfortable to watch.
Media industry
fromDocumentjournal
2 months ago

Scene report: New York's literati clash at Alex Kazemi's New Millennium Boyz afterparty

The launch event blended poetry reading with a competitive 'microcelebrity deathmatch' atmosphere, challenging norms in the literary scene.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

This Hollywood memoir is an expertly mixed cocktail of history and family drama

The Golden Hour mixes family saga, cultural criticism, fictionalized biography, and Hollywood history, providing a multifaceted portrait of a vanishing world.
Arts
SF LGBT
Rachel Campos-Duffy appears to coin a new antigay slur in a Fox News segment targeting Pete Buttigieg.
South Carolina's AG opposes a municipal ban on conversion therapy, citing religious freedom.
Advocates call for unification against rising authoritarianism, drawing on writings from LGBTQ+ icons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sister Europe by Nell Zink review all the ideas Trump deems most dangerous

Zink's dialogue reads like our best plays, creating an entertaining yet ethically rich exploration of contemporary issues through the lens of a cultural elite.
Europe news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

"Blues People" and Black Life: A Conversation With Imani Perry

Imani Perry's writings capture the resilience of Black culture through diverse themes, with her latest book exploring the significance of the color blue.
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Mind the Gap: 10FOOT, TOX AND FUME'S Long Dark Tunnel

Cultural criminologist Erik Hannerz argues that fame in graffiti is often seen as a competitive individual endeavour, but it actually emphasizes friendship, creativity, and community.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dead white men are what I'm legitimately interested in': podcaster Karina Longworth on the forgotten work of Hollywood titans

When the legend becomes fact, print the legend. So runs the most famous line from John Ford's elegiac 1962 western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
Podcast
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Linda Williams, Who Introduced Pornography to Academia, Dies at 78

Linda Williams was a foundational figure in feminist film theory, influencing the field with her boundary-pushing scholarship.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Why Can't Pundits Stop Praising This 40-Year-Old Book of Cultural Criticism?

Cultural criticism books often reflect contemporary anxieties yet fade over time; Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death remains relevant decades later.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Bill Burr Has Never Been Hotter. That Says Everything About Our Culture Right Now.

Burr's critique of the tech oligarchy highlights his belief that they distract from genuine issues, criticizing both conservative and liberal extremes with equal fervor.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Critic Whose Beat Is, on Occasion, a Laughing Matter

Zinoman notes, "There are a lot of theatrical elements to comedy. And there's a really fine line between horror and comedy," highlighting the interconnectedness between different genres.
NYC politics
Black Lives Matter
fromVulture
4 months ago

Zoe Saldana Is 'Very Sorry' 'So Many Mexicans Felt Offended' by Emilia Perez

Zoe Saldaña expressed regret over the offense caused by Emilia Pérez but emphasized the film's focus on women's universal struggles.
Arts
fromArtforum
5 months ago

Interrogative Mood

Pearl S. Buck was a prolific writer honored by both the Chinese Communist Party and American left for her literature on China.
SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Soundtrack to a Fabulous Memoir Crackling With Music

Lucy Sante's memoir beautifully intertwines music and her journey of gender transition, showcasing how culture can aid in self-identity.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

The Top Twenty-five New Yorker Stories of 2024

In 2024, The New Yorker showcased its eclecticism with pieces spanning investigative journalism, personal essays, cultural criticism, and humor, reflecting a diverse array of narratives.
Writing
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