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fromenglish.elpais.com
8 hours ago

How new narratives are breaking the mafia's code of silence

In the Name of the Law was the first film to use the word mafia aloud, break the silence surrounding it, and anticipate themes of violence, death, and complicity in official institutions.
Film
#sabrina-carpenter
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Women in technology

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

#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Fox News Contributor Launches Into Bizarre Mamdani Impression: Look at How I Eat My Burrito With My Fingers'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Fox News Contributor Launches Into Bizarre Mamdani Impression: Look at How I Eat My Burrito With My Fingers'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Beyonce faces backlash after wearing shirt with anti-Indigenous language

Beyonce's T-shirt depicting Buffalo Soldiers has drawn criticism for its framing of Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries, portraying them as enemies of peace rather than victims.
Social justice
fromFuncheap
2 weeks 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
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

For the Love of God, Please Stop Putting Up This One Pride Flag

Flags are supposed to be majestic emblems of identity, soaring in the wind like banners of victory... But too often, today's Pride flags are limp, disheveled insults to the community they claim to honor.
NYC LGBT
#pop-culture
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Media industry

These Are The Most Cringeworthy Pop Culture Moments From 20 Years Ago That Aged Like Milk

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Media industry

These Are The Most Cringeworthy Pop Culture Moments From 20 Years Ago That Aged Like Milk

NYC LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Edmund White dies at 85; author of best-selling A Boy's Own Story' was a pioneer of gay literature

Edmund White was a pioneering writer who played a crucial role in chronicling the gay revolution and shaping modern gay literature.
#public-art
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
1 month 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
fromMadameNoire
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#literature
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
#political-commentary
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 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.
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

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

Cultural criminologist Erik Hannerz argues that fame in graffiti is often seen as a competitive individual endeavour, but it actually emphasizes friendship, creativity, and community.
London politics
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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
3 months 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 industry
fromSlate Magazine
3 months 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Critic Whose Beat Is, on Occasion, a Laughing Matter

Jason Zinoman's accidental transition from theater critic to comedy columnist for The New York Times showcases the interconnectedness of cultural genres.
Black Lives Matter
fromVulture
4 months ago

Zoe Saldana Is 'Very Sorry' 'So Many Mexicans Felt Offended' by Emilia Perez

Zoe Saldaña expressed regret over the offense caused by Emilia Pérez but emphasized the film's focus on women's universal struggles.
Arts
fromArtforum
4 months ago

Interrogative Mood

Pearl S. Buck was a prolific writer honored by both the Chinese Communist Party and American left for her literature on China.
SF music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024

"There was initially something slightly embarrassing about being enthralled with Shōgun in the year 2024. Here was a series tuned toward so many shameless Western fascinations."
Writing
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