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Drama Masks: Forget those Founding Fathers, the women save this 'Hamilton' - 48 hills

Hamilton critiques the celebratory narrative of 'post-racial America' while remaining an entertaining and culturally significant work.

MAGA Mislabels "Wicked" Star Ariana Grande As "Hispanic," Calls The Film "Woke"

The article critiques perceived racial appropriation and 'wokeness' in modern film adaptations.

Best news of 2024: The collapse of 'diversity, equity, inclusion'

The University of Michigan's DEI initiative has failed, leading to broader skepticism about the effectiveness and implications of DEI programs.

The People v the Turkey [of the Week]: Calling BS on 'bad' ads

Marketers should prioritize consumer data over traditional critiques of holiday ads.
#entertainment

The 'Gladiator II' Exit Survey

Gladiator II is more of a spectacle than a serious film, focusing on entertainment over awards.
Denzel Washington shines in his performance, contributing significantly to the film's appeal.

Mad Dog Russo Amazed' People Watched Tyson-Paul Fight: If They Had It in My Backyard, I Would Have Pulled the Blinds!'

Chris Russo criticizes the low standards of sports entertainment exemplified by the Tyson-Paul boxing match's immense viewership.

The 'Gladiator II' Exit Survey

Gladiator II is more of a spectacle than a serious film, focusing on entertainment over awards.
Denzel Washington shines in his performance, contributing significantly to the film's appeal.

Mad Dog Russo Amazed' People Watched Tyson-Paul Fight: If They Had It in My Backyard, I Would Have Pulled the Blinds!'

Chris Russo criticizes the low standards of sports entertainment exemplified by the Tyson-Paul boxing match's immense viewership.
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Rob Gronkowski defends Tom Brady amid critiques of broadcasting career

Tom Brady's transition to broadcasting has been challenging, with critiques of his performance and production quality during NFL games.
#satire

New AI Chat Is So Ethical That It Refuses All Prompts

Artificial intelligence chatbot, Goody-2, refuses to answer any questions as a satirical critique of excessive wokeness.
The project aims to criticize AI guardrails but risks veering into reactionary territory by promoting excessive caution and condescension.

Jordan Klepper Is Stunned By Donald Trump's Pick For Homeland Security Secretary

Klepper critiques Trump's choice of Noem by comparing her incompetence with her inability to train her dog.

Shit. Meet. Fan. Tells Us Lots That We Already Know

The set and narrative of 'Shit. Meet. Fan.' underscore themes of privilege and selfishness, ultimately failing to deliver impactful satire.

Capturing Qi Pokes Fun at Post-Modern Feng Shui

Feng Shui in modern context is overly commodified
Capturing Qi project satirizes feng shui as a convenient self-improvement tool

New AI Chat Is So Ethical That It Refuses All Prompts

Artificial intelligence chatbot, Goody-2, refuses to answer any questions as a satirical critique of excessive wokeness.
The project aims to criticize AI guardrails but risks veering into reactionary territory by promoting excessive caution and condescension.

Jordan Klepper Is Stunned By Donald Trump's Pick For Homeland Security Secretary

Klepper critiques Trump's choice of Noem by comparing her incompetence with her inability to train her dog.

Shit. Meet. Fan. Tells Us Lots That We Already Know

The set and narrative of 'Shit. Meet. Fan.' underscore themes of privilege and selfishness, ultimately failing to deliver impactful satire.

Capturing Qi Pokes Fun at Post-Modern Feng Shui

Feng Shui in modern context is overly commodified
Capturing Qi project satirizes feng shui as a convenient self-improvement tool
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#movie-review

'It Ends With Us' review: Blake Lively dark romance drama forces you to cry

It Ends With Us is best enjoyed from home, despite its flaws and lack of depth in handling domestic abuse.

'Red One' review: Chris Evans and The Rock kill Christmas with 0-star, $250 million turd

'Red One' fails to deliver the holiday magic intended, leaving audiences regretting their viewing choice.

'It Ends With Us' review: Blake Lively dark romance drama forces you to cry

It Ends With Us is best enjoyed from home, despite its flaws and lack of depth in handling domestic abuse.

'Red One' review: Chris Evans and The Rock kill Christmas with 0-star, $250 million turd

'Red One' fails to deliver the holiday magic intended, leaving audiences regretting their viewing choice.
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#politics

Amber Rudd: Boris's split personality revealed he is more Beano than Gladstone

Boris Johnson's memoir reveals a dual personality rather than providing serious political insight.

Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Describes Liberals as Domestic Enemies' In Latest Book

Pete Hegseth's book criticizes progressives for diminishing military effectiveness through DEI and CRT initiatives.

Amber Rudd: Boris's split personality revealed he is more Beano than Gladstone

Boris Johnson's memoir reveals a dual personality rather than providing serious political insight.

Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Describes Liberals as Domestic Enemies' In Latest Book

Pete Hegseth's book criticizes progressives for diminishing military effectiveness through DEI and CRT initiatives.
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Kemi gaslights UK with her shadow cabinet while having a laugh | John Crace

The article critiques the appointments in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet, particularly questioning the selection of underqualified individuals.
#society

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn't date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags | Arwa Mahdawi

Olivia Rodrigo critiques the obsession with space travel as a status symbol and signals a troubling self-importance among wealthy individuals.

"The Bitter Drink" by John Dos Passos

Veblen's critical approach to society was depicted as a thought-provoking and relentless challenge to the status quo.

Olivia Rodrigo is right: you shouldn't date anyone who wants to go into space. But I have other red flags | Arwa Mahdawi

Olivia Rodrigo critiques the obsession with space travel as a status symbol and signals a troubling self-importance among wealthy individuals.

"The Bitter Drink" by John Dos Passos

Veblen's critical approach to society was depicted as a thought-provoking and relentless challenge to the status quo.
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#television

Hacks Isn't a Good Comedy

Hacks is praised for its complex character relationships but faces criticism for its humor and conventional sitcom structure.

English Teacher Review: FX Comedy Gets an Incomplete Grade

FX has established itself as a critical powerhouse in comedy, raising expectations for new shows like "English Teacher."

What Went Wrong with Billy Crystal's Bizarrely Bad Apple Drama 'Before'?

"Before" is a disappointing series plagued by numerous issues that critics agree makes it feel like a waste of time.

Hacks Isn't a Good Comedy

Hacks is praised for its complex character relationships but faces criticism for its humor and conventional sitcom structure.

English Teacher Review: FX Comedy Gets an Incomplete Grade

FX has established itself as a critical powerhouse in comedy, raising expectations for new shows like "English Teacher."

What Went Wrong with Billy Crystal's Bizarrely Bad Apple Drama 'Before'?

"Before" is a disappointing series plagued by numerous issues that critics agree makes it feel like a waste of time.
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'Stranger Things' cast cried 'uncontrollably' over series finale: 'Best episode they've ever done'

David Harbour believes the series finale of "Stranger Things" is the best episode they've ever done, despite having critical views on the show.
#philosophy

Philosophy Meets the Gendertrash from Hell

The article critiques the exclusion of trans voices in academic philosophy, highlighting the authority figures who fail to authentically represent trans experiences.

Seven Adverbs that God Loveth - The Paris Review

A reflection on the draw towards mysticism and the balance between belief and skepticism in philosophical inquiry.

Philosophy Meets the Gendertrash from Hell

The article critiques the exclusion of trans voices in academic philosophy, highlighting the authority figures who fail to authentically represent trans experiences.

Seven Adverbs that God Loveth - The Paris Review

A reflection on the draw towards mysticism and the balance between belief and skepticism in philosophical inquiry.
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#album-review

Katy Perry's Latest Album Isn't as Bad as Her Timing

Katy Perry's album 143 is critically panned, scoring 35 on Metacritic, the lowest for a female artist ever recorded.

I'm A Swiftie, So I Ranked All 36 Variants Of Taylor Swift's "TTPD" Album

Taylor Swift's 36 album variants spark criticism for promoting overconsumption, especially among dedicated fans and environmentally conscious listeners.

Reviewing Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department Part 1: Podcast

Kressie and MK share their mixed thoughts on Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album.

Katy Perry's Latest Album Isn't as Bad as Her Timing

Katy Perry's album 143 is critically panned, scoring 35 on Metacritic, the lowest for a female artist ever recorded.

I'm A Swiftie, So I Ranked All 36 Variants Of Taylor Swift's "TTPD" Album

Taylor Swift's 36 album variants spark criticism for promoting overconsumption, especially among dedicated fans and environmentally conscious listeners.

Reviewing Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department Part 1: Podcast

Kressie and MK share their mixed thoughts on Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album.
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Boris Johnson's 'Unleashed': A memoir that's twisted, sour and full of yet more lies

Boris Johnson's memoir presents a self-aggrandizing narrative that evades personal accountability and portrays his political journey as a tragic fall from grace.

Unleashed by Boris Johnson review memoirs of a clown

Boris Johnson's memoir 'Unleashed' lacks genuine reflection or accountability, focusing on impulsive narratives rather than true leadership insights.

Boris Johnson's 'Unleashed': A memoir that's twisted, sour and full of yet more lies

Boris Johnson's memoir presents a self-aggrandizing narrative that evades personal accountability and portrays his political journey as a tragic fall from grace.

Unleashed by Boris Johnson review memoirs of a clown

Boris Johnson's memoir 'Unleashed' lacks genuine reflection or accountability, focusing on impulsive narratives rather than true leadership insights.
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Donald Trump is selling a $100,000 gold watch with a tourbillon. Wait, a what?

The Trump watch's blend of luxury and obsolete technology exemplifies the intersection of status and criticism in modern consumer culture.

Ryan Murphy has defended his latest Netflix true crime drama 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.' Here's a timeline of the controversy.

Tammi Menendez criticized 'Monsters' for being exaggerated and untrue, particularly with its portrayal of Lyle and Erik Menendez.
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2 months ago

Sally Rooney, Heart on Her Sleeve, Writes a Weeper

Sally Rooney's new novel 'Intermezzo' is polarizing, receiving mixed early reviews from critics while generating significant excitement among her fanbase.

Opinion | Was It Written by ChatGPT, or by a Novelist?

ChatGPT lacks true creativity and understanding, resulting in soulless, toneless prose compared to human writers.

What do you mean Silent Hill: Ascension, possibly the worst game in the whole series, won an Emmy for 'Outstanding Innovation In Emerging Media Programming'

Silent Hill: Ascension's Emmy win for Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming is perplexing given its poor execution and questionable game mechanics.

Someone Hand Me A Shovel So I Can Bury These 12 Interior Design Trends In A Cold, Dark Grave

Interior design trends come and go, but some should never return based on personal taste and functionality.

Column: The Orange County Hall of Fame is a silly idea. Here's how to do it right

The Orange County Hall of Fame fails to meaningfully honor diverse contributions to society, instead choosing to reflect a superficial narrative.
#humor

New book shows none of our presidents were perfect - even George Washington

Bill O'Reilly's 'Confronting the Presidents' humorously critiques the quirks and flaws of America's leaders, questioning their greatness through entertaining anecdotes.

Poem of the week: Blood by Holly Pester

Pester treats the making of the self and its experiences into poetry as dramatisation.
The poems in the collection combine critique with artistry and humor.

New book shows none of our presidents were perfect - even George Washington

Bill O'Reilly's 'Confronting the Presidents' humorously critiques the quirks and flaws of America's leaders, questioning their greatness through entertaining anecdotes.

Poem of the week: Blood by Holly Pester

Pester treats the making of the self and its experiences into poetry as dramatisation.
The poems in the collection combine critique with artistry and humor.
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#storytelling

Hell's Kitchen Is the WENYC of Musicals

Musicals depicting love for New York City can become clichéd and lack specificity, relying on generic tropes rather than depth.

The best Pulitzer leads (or ledes) in 2024 - Poynter

This article critiques the Pulitzer Prize-winning leads as not living up to the quality of the stories themselves.

Dark Fantasy Manga Jujutsu Kaisen Is Finally Ending And I Couldn't Be Happier

Jujutsu Kaisen's final chapter arrives amidst criticism of its declining narrative quality, highlighting a shift from good to disappointing storytelling.

Hell's Kitchen Is the WENYC of Musicals

Musicals depicting love for New York City can become clichéd and lack specificity, relying on generic tropes rather than depth.

The best Pulitzer leads (or ledes) in 2024 - Poynter

This article critiques the Pulitzer Prize-winning leads as not living up to the quality of the stories themselves.

Dark Fantasy Manga Jujutsu Kaisen Is Finally Ending And I Couldn't Be Happier

Jujutsu Kaisen's final chapter arrives amidst criticism of its declining narrative quality, highlighting a shift from good to disappointing storytelling.
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Bad news for horoscope readers! Astrology doesn't work, scientists say

Astrologers' predictions are no more accurate than random guessing, debunking claims of astrological accuracy.

It Should End Here

Hollywood adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel lacks depth in storytelling.
from www.nytimes.com
7 months ago

A Furious, Forgotten Slave Narrative Resurfaces After Nearly 170 Years

A former slave in Australia wrote a scathing critique of the US Constitution in 1855, condemning it for its role in perpetuating slavery.

Romeo & Juliet with Tom Holland had 'zero intimacy or signs of life': Review

A critique of a minimalist and stiff staging approach for Shakespeare's play.

Peter Doocy Dings Biden White House for Allegedly Selecting Reporters Who Will Not Ask Biden Tough Questions

Peter Doocy critiques President Biden's lack of full press conferences and highlights the administration's message control.

There's one way to save Apple from irrelevance, and Tim Cook's not going to like it

Apple is facing challenges with innovation and customer-centric design vision.

Guerreiro do Divino Amor builds a Helvetian Olympus at the 60th Venice Biennale

The Swiss Pavilion is transformed into a critique of Switzerland's mythology by multimedia artist Guerreiro do Divino Amor.

'Back to Black' Is a Thinly Drawn Picture of Amy Winehouse, Pulled From the Tabloids

Back to Black movie portrayal of Amy Winehouse's father as overly positive and lacking depth

Against Privacy Essentialism - My Response to Angel and Calo's Critique of My Theory of Privacy

Privacy concept is debated and evolving, with Solove welcoming critiques and further reflection on the definition and boundaries of privacy.

Say More review: Jen Psaki on Biden, Trump and how to make your point

Jen Psaki's favorable comparison to previous White House press secretaries depicts her as a knowledgeable and composed figure in political communication.

'Great Gatsby' review: Broadway musical messes up beloved novel

The musical adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' on Broadway is criticized for its excessive and mismatched elements, failing to capture the essence of the original novel.

Humane AI pin reviews: Critics savage $699, no-screen wearable

The Humane AI Pin, designed to reduce smartphone use, falls short of expectations, with critiques citing numerous issues and an unfinished state.

The Greatest Hits review cutesy music romance plays a forgettable tune

The film 'The Greatest Hits' uses music and nostalgia as a magical time-traveling force.
The film is critiqued for lacking authenticity and emotional depth in its portrayal of grief and relationships.

New South Park Game Is About As Fun As Reading A Phone Book

South Park: Snow Day game lacks charm and is considered a budget-level bore.
The game's 3D design diverges from the beloved animated series' art style, making it visually unappealing.

Calling for Respect, Freedom, and Security for All Is Not Antisemitic

The author, a Jewish professor, feels an obligation to criticize the Israeli state due to his Jewish tradition.
The author was shocked when he was accused of antisemitism by his university, as he has never faced such charges in his decades of teaching and organizing work.

'He's Trying To Say They Miss Me:' Skip Bayless Interprets Ben Roethlisberger's Steelers Critique

Roethlisberger's critique of the Steelers' loss of the 'Steeler Way' has become a mainstream discussion point.
Skip Bayless believes Roethlisberger's comments imply that the Steelers miss him and he misses the Steelers.

'The Bear' Is Set in Chicago, But Does That Make it a Chicago Show?

Season 3 of The Bear disappoints Chicagoans by reducing the city to a mere prop without capturing its true essence.
from www.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Orlando, My Political Biography review Woolf's trans hero gets a 21st-century mashup

The documentary 'Orlando, My Political Biography' directed by Paul B Preciado presents trans individuals engaging with Virginia Woolf's novel in a thought-provoking and empowering way.

Is It an MJ Lenderman Summer or a Hyperpop Summer, and Other Song of the Week-Related Questions

Summer music styles diverge between MJ Lenderman's nostalgia and hyperpop chaos. Camila Cabello's shift to hyperpop receives mixed reviews.

The Bikeriders review sharp, seductive 60s biker drama

The film delves into the seductive allure of motorcycle gangs while simultaneously critiquing the emptiness behind the myth of freedom within that world.

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Recap: Stop the Steal

Drag queens are not required to excel at stand-up comedy on Drag Race.

When Anxiety Is Not a Superpower

Pixar's Inside Out 2 adds more emotions and blobs representing them, entertaining but criticized for simplifying complex concepts into CGI characters.
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