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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Scissor Sisters' Babydaddy grows into a new 'Nostalgia' - 48 hills

"I decided to move there right after college in 1999. This is where I'd go to discover some great creative moments for myself. I just wanted to hear music everywhere."
San Francisco
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Why 'Squid Game' Shouldn't Continue with an American Spin-off

Squid Game's anti-capitalist message diminishes with new adaptations, leading to concerns about the integrity of its original themes.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Nathaniel Oliver: A Tension Worth Keeping Because the Drift is Always There

Nathaniel Oliver's new paintings illustrate characters navigating a shared landscape, exploring themes of survival and community amid unseen dangers.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Chevelle announce new album, unveil single "Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)"

"History teaches us the longest rabbit hole has no end," the band succinctly said... following up the ominous message expressed in the prior single... "Human Existence encompasses both inherent challenges and potential," stated the band. "It's up to you how to pass the time. Enjoy."
London music
Media industry
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Ridley Scott's Cinematic TV Commercials: An 80-Minute Compilation Spanning 1968-2023

The predictions made by a 1999 commercial about the future are ironic when viewed from 2025.
Ridley Scott's advertising work showcases a blend of dystopian themes and varied narratives.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Borderlands 4: Every Vault Hunter Explained

"She's definitely the spookiest Siren we've ever had... She's the first Siren who can manifest physical beings into existence... the first Siren who focuses a lot on kinetic damage."
Video games
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'The Last of Us' Review: Episode 4 Asks If It's Better to Be Safe Than Sorry - Spoilers

Isaac chooses empathy over violence, highlighting themes of humanity and moral choices in a dystopian world.
fromInverse
4 months ago

13 Years Later, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

David Cronenberg and his son Brandon explore infection and societal decay in Canadian horror, albeit through vastly different cinematic styles.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A Certain Kind of TV Show Is More Popular Than Ever. Thank Trump and the State of the World.

The narrative revolves around a protagonist uncovering hidden agendas of powerful institutions and facing their impacts on society.
London music
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Garbage announce new album Let All That We Imagine Be the Light

Garbage's new album aims for hope and light amidst current challenges, diverging from the frustration of their previous work.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
5 months ago

New Startup Allows Users to Hire a Rent-a-Goon to Follow Them Around With a Gun

Protector app allows users to hire armed security on demand, reminiscent of a cyberpunk dystopia.
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