#cultural-reflections

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My unexpected Pride icon: indie breakup songs said all the things I couldn't say to other boys

The representation I was looking for—solemn and beautiful—came later in university from writers like Edmund White and James Baldwin; in my teens, I felt alone.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Flex appeal: how our muscles makes us human

What I understood from a young age is that art and exercise went hand in hand and that muscle was beautiful in form and function.
Exercise
fromArtforum
3 months ago

Venice Is for Dreamers

To write about Venice, a city that has so eloquently expressed itself throughout history, is a challenge I’m both drawn to and often fail at.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Turkey or cracker? How do you feel about these classic Christmas songs

"Christmas is a time when musical taste can be chucked out the window as we are bombarded with festive tunes. Some are good, some are definitely not so good."
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Baggy nets and blue undershirts: 6 more things I miss from the NHL's ancient days

The author nostalgically reflects on hockey's past, celebrating minor aspects rather than lamenting significant changes.
fromVulture
8 months ago

The 50 Greatest War Movies Ever Made

War movies often inadvertently promote a pro-war stance, despite intentions to criticize violence.
The portrayal of war in cinema is influenced by societal attitudes and historical context.
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