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fromThe New Yorker
8 hours ago

Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Generative A.I., once an uncanny novelty, is now being used to create not only images and videos but entire "artists." Its boosters claim that the technology is merely a tool to facilitate human creativity; the major use cases we've seen thus far-and the money being poured into these projects-tell a different story. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss the output of Timbaland's A.I. rapper TaTa Taktumi and the synthetic actress Tilly Norwood.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Forces Changing Music and Film Criticism

I was never under the illusion that I'd become the next Lester Bangs, but now, as institutional support declines, I'm starting to wonder whether there will ever be another Lester Bangs. What about another Roger Ebert, Manohla Dargis, or Pauline Kael? Who's drafting the blueprint for what cultural criticism might look like in the future? And are new modes of commentary diluting or enriching the form?
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Future of Professional Criticism Looks Something Like This

The video-which Tranter later took down-seemed like yet another sign that the art of reviewing the arts was in a strange state. This year has been grim for criticism: The Associated Press stopped reviewing books; Vanity Fair winnowed its critical staff; The New York Times reassigned veteran critics to other jobs; and Chicago-the city of Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel-lost its only remaining full-time print-media movie reviewer when the Chicago Tribune 's Michael Phillips took a buyout.
Arts
Music
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Grumps Blame It for Everything From the Rise of Taylor to the Fall of Pitchfork. They Don't Even Understand It.

Cultural criticism is declining in prominence and readership, with critics reassigned or fired and many reviews going virtually unread.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Are Critics Too Nice?

Music criticism has softened over time, losing much of its formerly sharp, combative edge, particularly within popular music coverage.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Donald Trump's Perfect Museum

Museums emphasize historical artifacts and social injustices while neglecting celebratory and futuristic exhibits, prompting calls for displays that showcase the future and national achievement.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The curious incident of the dog, the Hanover ballet and the everyday sexism we face as female arts critics | Arifa Akbar

Marco Goecke assaulted critic Wiebke Huster with dog excrement after a negative review, igniting international outrage and discussions on critical culture.
Books
fromFuncheap
3 months 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.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months 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.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago
Women in technology

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

fromFast Company
4 months ago
Women in technology

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

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 months 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.
Writing
fromDocumentjournal
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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
5 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
NYC music
fromDocumentjournal
5 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 months 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.
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
5 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
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
6 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.
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