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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

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

Memoirs should explore larger cultural narratives rather than just personal introspection.
#political-commentary
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
SF LGBT

04/26/25

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.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

Bill Burr critiques both tech elitism and political correctness, inciting discussions on cultural contradictions and free speech in comedy.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

04/26/25

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.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

Bill Burr critiques both tech elitism and political correctness, inciting discussions on cultural contradictions and free speech in comedy.
more#political-commentary
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Europe news

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

Zink's "Sister Europe" combines comedy with deep ethical explorations of contemporary issues in a cultural elite setting.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 weeks 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 weeks ago
London politics

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

Graffiti should be celebrated for its collective creativity and community spirit rather than merely individual fame.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

Karina Longworth prioritizes factual history over legend in her podcast, You Must Remember This, dedicated to Hollywood's hidden stories.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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-influence
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Journalism's not about 'unity', porn's total takeover and other commentary

Romantasy and the pornification of culture illustrate a shift in sexual norms and impact on society.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Journalism's not about 'unity', porn's total takeover and other commentary

Romantasy and the pornification of culture illustrate a shift in sexual norms and impact on society.
more#media-influence
SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

National Theatre hits back as celebrated playwright David Hare says it does not present world's drama'

Sir David Hare criticizes the National Theatre for failing to fulfill its cultural role and warns of the jeopardy facing new playwrights in Britain.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Film

Mexico's baguette musical parody gets revenge for 'Emilia Perez'

The crowd-funded short film 'Johanne Sacreblu' is a comedic response to the backlash faced by 'Emilia Perez' in Mexican cinemas.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Selena Gomez Cried in an Emotional Video. Now Liberals and Conservatives Are Attacking Her.

Selena Gomez faces backlash for an emotional video addressing deportations of immigrants, upsetting both left-leaning fans and right-wing commentators.
#journalism
fromPoynter
6 months ago
Media industry

The Chicago Tribune didn't replace its retiring architecture critic. So he funded his own successor. - Poynter

Blair Kamin emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated architecture critic for Chicago's urban landscape.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

The Top Twenty-five New Yorker Stories of 2024

The New Yorker is uniquely diverse, combining investigative reporting with cultural fiction and personal narratives, making it hard to categorize.
fromPoynter
6 months ago
Media industry

The Chicago Tribune didn't replace its retiring architecture critic. So he funded his own successor. - Poynter

Blair Kamin emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated architecture critic for Chicago's urban landscape.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

The Top Twenty-five New Yorker Stories of 2024

The New Yorker is uniquely diverse, combining investigative reporting with cultural fiction and personal narratives, making it hard to categorize.
more#journalism
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Writing

The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024

2024 was an underwhelming year for television, making standout shows like 'Shōgun' even more noteworthy.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
France news

The 23 Most Cooked YouTube Rewind Moments That'll Take Your Mind Off Spotify Wrapped

YouTube Rewind, once a highly popular annual review of pop culture, was discontinued after facing severe backlash in 2019.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Writing

Gary Indiana's Exuberant Venom

Gary Indiana, a cultural critic and novelist, profoundly influenced American literary and art landscapes with his acerbic insights over a 40-year career.
fromThe Nation
7 months ago
Writing

The Gifts of Fredric Jameson (1934-2024)

Fredric Jameson, a pivotal Marxist theorist, passed away at 90, uniting intellectuals in the left to reflect on his legacy of critical thought and engagement.
Video games
fromPolygon
7 months ago

Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed following 'soft' reception to Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft says

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed to February 2025 for further polishing in response to the mixed reception of Star Wars Outlaws.
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago
Film

The Reclamation of Jane Campion's "In the Cut"

'In the Cut' provocatively explores female desire through a lens of danger, challenging typical narratives around womanhood in film.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago
Writing

L.A.'s underground celebrates the life of punk iconoclast John Albert

The way culture is celebrated and reported on has changed significantly over time, impacting the role of cultural correspondents and the preservation of their work.
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