Confronting emerging mythologies from the striptease to gang wars to 'The Sims'
Document explores modern interpretations of Roland Barthes's 1950s magazine columns through 15 critics' perspectives in its Spring/Summer 2024 issue. [ more ]
DOE never investigated 'Kill the Jews' chants at Brooklyn HS, despite Banks claims to the contrary: lawyer
City schools Chancellor David Banks denied reports of hate-filled chants at a Brooklyn high school during a congressional hearing, but critics claim DOE failed to investigate. [ more ]
Vampire Weekend's New Album Goes Underground and All Over
Vampire Weekend's new album explores themes of aging, history, generational legacies, New York City, and their evolving status in the music industry. [ more ]
Who will miss the manual car when it's gone? Only the very smuggest drivers | Zoe Williams
Car critics often set high standards based on cultural norms, leading to extreme scrutiny during reviews.
Driving enthusiasts prioritize gear-changing skills over other driving aspects, judging based on style and precision rather than actual performance. [ more ]
Review Roundup For Madame Web -- Here's What The Critics Think
Madame Web is a new Spider-Man spinoff film starring Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, the Marvel character with the ability to see into the future.
Reviews of Madame Web are mixed, with GameSpot giving it a score of 6/10 and praising its unique take on the superhero genre but criticizing its climax and ending. [ more ]
Bigots are livid about a trans museum exhibit that doesn't exist
The Science Museum Group has not reinstated an exhibit on gender identity, contrary to reports by right-wing outlets.
The museum has instead created a new display called 'What Makes Your Sex and Gender?' which aims to more accurately depict research into gender identity. [ more ]
Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
The Israeli military claims to be using artificial intelligence to select targets in real-time, helping to identify enemy combatants and equipment while reducing civilian casualties.
Critics argue that the AI system, named 'the Gospel,' is unproven and may be used as a justification for killing Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
The Israeli military claims to be using artificial intelligence to select targets in real-time, helping to identify enemy combatants and equipment while reducing civilian casualties.
Critics argue that the AI system, named 'the Gospel,' is unproven and may be used as a justification for killing Palestinian civilians. [ more ]