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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago
US Elections

South Korea: Is Lee Jae-myung set for presidency? DW 05/08/2025

The Seoul High Court postponed Lee Jae-myung's trial until after the June election, stirring controversy in South Korea's volatile political landscape.
#star-wars
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Andor Season 2 Is So Good We Can't Stop Talking About It

Star Wars Andor's second season dives deeper into political conflict while maintaining unique, relatable moments that reflect contemporary struggles.
The show effectively combines fun elements with serious storytelling.
fromVulture
2 days ago
SF politics

Andor Recap: The West X-Wing

The Galactic Senate symbolizes the struggle for freedom and the dangers faced by those who oppose authoritarian rule.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Andor Season 2 Is So Good We Can't Stop Talking About It

Star Wars Andor's second season dives deeper into political conflict while maintaining unique, relatable moments that reflect contemporary struggles.
The show effectively combines fun elements with serious storytelling.
fromVulture
2 days ago
SF politics

Andor Recap: The West X-Wing

The Galactic Senate symbolizes the struggle for freedom and the dangers faced by those who oppose authoritarian rule.
more#star-wars
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Mission District

Author Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk

Jon Hickey's debut novel 'Big Chief' delves into power struggles, corruption, and the quest for belonging within the context of tribal politics.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

'Eddington': Watch the Trailer for 'Yellowstone' Star Luke Grimes' Next Movie

Ari Aster's new film 'Eddington' explores chaos and horror during the early COVID-19 pandemic through a political struggle in a small town.
#theater
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Film

Review | Good Night, and Good Luck': George Clooney's broadcast from the past and warning for today | amNewYork

George Clooney's stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' highlights the urgent relevance of Edward R. Murrow's fight against McCarthyism in today's climate.
fromLondon Unattached
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oedipus - Wyndham's Theatre - Review

Robert Icke's modern adaptation of Oedipus demonstrates the dangerous intersection of personal ambition and political responsibility.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Film

Review | Good Night, and Good Luck': George Clooney's broadcast from the past and warning for today | amNewYork

George Clooney's stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' highlights the urgent relevance of Edward R. Murrow's fight against McCarthyism in today's climate.
fromLondon Unattached
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oedipus - Wyndham's Theatre - Review

Robert Icke's modern adaptation of Oedipus demonstrates the dangerous intersection of personal ambition and political responsibility.
more#theater
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Celtic Tiger bogeyman is giving banks we saved an easy out on housing crisis

Political brawls in the Dáil entertain many, contrasting serious global issues, as seen during Ireland's economic crash.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
UK politics

The Second Season of "Wolf Hall" Surpasses Its Acclaimed Predecessor

Cromwell's rise to power stirs up dangerous rumors in the politically charged atmosphere following Boleyn's execution.
#netflix
US politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Not Now, Zero Day

The series critiques modern political scenarios through a fictional lens, revealing the limitations of liberal narratives in the current climate.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Robert De Niro's Star-Studded New Netflix Show Is Supposed to Be Terrifying. It's Something Worse.

Zero Day explores the aftermath of a massive cyberattack highlighting societal resilience amidst chaos.
US politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Not Now, Zero Day

The series critiques modern political scenarios through a fictional lens, revealing the limitations of liberal narratives in the current climate.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Robert De Niro's Star-Studded New Netflix Show Is Supposed to Be Terrifying. It's Something Worse.

Zero Day explores the aftermath of a massive cyberattack highlighting societal resilience amidst chaos.
more#netflix
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Film-maker Walter Salles: Cinema, as opposed to noise, used to be at the heart of the Oscars'

Walter Salles returns to Brazil with his film 'I'm Still Here', exploring themes of forced disappearance during military dictatorship, amidst current political resonance.
#thriller
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hulu Just Quietly Released The Most Innovative Sci-Fi Show Of 2025

Hulu's 'Paradise' combines bodyguard stories with political thriller elements, featuring a gripping storyline about survival and mystery surrounding a President's murder.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Paradise Series-Premiere Recap: The Great Seam in the Sky

Paradise subverts expectations by combining political thriller elements with an apocalyptic twist.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's The Madness Casts Colman Domingo in a '70s-Style Paranoid Thriller for Our Time

The Madness uniquely reflects contemporary societal chaos and futility through a blend of personal drama and political thriller elements.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hulu Just Quietly Released The Most Innovative Sci-Fi Show Of 2025

Hulu's 'Paradise' combines bodyguard stories with political thriller elements, featuring a gripping storyline about survival and mystery surrounding a President's murder.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Paradise Series-Premiere Recap: The Great Seam in the Sky

Paradise subverts expectations by combining political thriller elements with an apocalyptic twist.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's The Madness Casts Colman Domingo in a '70s-Style Paranoid Thriller for Our Time

The Madness uniquely reflects contemporary societal chaos and futility through a blend of personal drama and political thriller elements.
more#thriller
#republican-party
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz could influence the reelection of Speaker Mike Johnson amid party drama and uncertainty about his potential role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-GOP Congressman Says Republicans Were Applauding Their Own Misery' After Tight Speakership Vote

Republicans' re-election of Speaker Mike Johnson reflects Trump's strong influence and foreshadows challenging times ahead for the GOP in Congress.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz could influence the reelection of Speaker Mike Johnson amid party drama and uncertainty about his potential role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-GOP Congressman Says Republicans Were Applauding Their Own Misery' After Tight Speakership Vote

Republicans' re-election of Speaker Mike Johnson reflects Trump's strong influence and foreshadows challenging times ahead for the GOP in Congress.
more#republican-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dune: Prophecy review a bracingly different sci-fi dominated by women at every level

The Sisterhood aims to educate young women into powerful future leaders, depicting a strong female-focused narrative in the universe of Dune.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conclave Is a Progressive Fantasy

The film simplifies Catholic theology and reduces serious discussions of faith to superficial politicking.
Conclave fails to engage deeply with the complexities of Church doctrine, opting for a progressive perspective instead.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What to watch on TV and streaming today: Hector Caribbean, Ali & Ava and Meet Me Next Christmas

Hector explores Jamaica's culture, focusing on Kingston's carnival and significant figures like Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
#television
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's Sharp "The Diplomat" Offers Escapism for Political Junkies | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

'The Diplomat' season two explores the impact of personal trauma on political decisions amidst a tumultuous global landscape.
The show's release aligns with a critical political moment, serving to reflect on the chaotic nature of real-world politics.
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Netflix's Sharp "The Diplomat" Offers Escapism for Political Junkies | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

'The Diplomat' season two explores the impact of personal trauma on political decisions amidst a tumultuous global landscape.
The show's release aligns with a critical political moment, serving to reflect on the chaotic nature of real-world politics.
more#television
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

Giant exploration of Roald Dahl and antisemitism that speaks to our times

Giant merges fact and fiction, exploring Roald Dahl's controversial views on Palestine and the response they elicited from friends and colleagues.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
US Elections

ABC FAKE NEWS!' Trump Rages Network Under Investigation' After Debate: 3 Mentally Challenged People' On 1 Extraordinary Genius'!!

Trump believes he won the ABC News presidential debate against Kamala Harris and accuses the network of bias.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
US Elections

'The Apprentice' review: A decent Trump biopic that's for nobody

The film 'The Apprentice' offers a sympathetic glimpse into Donald Trump's early life and ambitions, raising questions about perceptions of him.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
US Elections

ABC FAKE NEWS!' Trump Rages Network Under Investigation' After Debate: 3 Mentally Challenged People' On 1 Extraordinary Genius'!!

Trump believes he won the ABC News presidential debate against Kamala Harris and accuses the network of bias.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
US Elections

'The Apprentice' review: A decent Trump biopic that's for nobody

The film 'The Apprentice' offers a sympathetic glimpse into Donald Trump's early life and ambitions, raising questions about perceptions of him.
more#donald-trump
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

The Rings of Power' Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Royal Pains

Rings of Power's focus shifts to political dialogue, enriching the narrative with necessary background.
Current political drama in Numenor showcases urgent divisions that need addressing in the series.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

The Constituent review timely Joe Penhall political drama makes the specific universal

Joe Penhall's drama 'A Very British Scandal' offers a unique perspective on political themes, focusing on personal safety and community responsibility.
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