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#gachiakuta
fromPolygon
2 days ago
Film

Gachiakuta goes places I've never seen in an anime series, and that's an instant win

fromPolygon
2 days ago
Film

Gachiakuta goes places I've never seen in an anime series, and that's an instant win

fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

NYC map ranks restaurants by how hot the diners are

LooksMapping is an interactive heat map evaluating the attractiveness of diners at nearly 10,000 restaurants in New York City using AI to analyze Google Maps reviews.
NYC food
#hip-hop
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ready or not, here she comes: Lauryn Hill's 20 best songs ranked!

The Fugees' debut album showcased their early sound but later hits defined their musical evolution and influence.
Lauryn Hill's music blends personal and social themes, reflecting her unique artistic vision.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ready or not, here she comes: Lauryn Hill's 20 best songs ranked!

The Fugees' debut album showcased their early sound but later hits defined their musical evolution and influence.
Lauryn Hill's music blends personal and social themes, reflecting her unique artistic vision.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Squid Game Creator Says Some Of The Show's Worst People Remind Him Of Elon Musk

The psychological thriller series is a commentary on social and economic inequalities, using dark impulses of mankind to highlight real-life terrible people.
Television
#character-development
#art
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Parenthood is messy': what it's really like to raise a child in pictures

Kirsten Lewis's 'Unsupervised' captures the authentic complexities of family life, emphasizing love and understanding in the parenting journey.
fromColossal
2 months ago
Arts

Five Years in the Making, an MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads

fromtime.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Meet Rama Duwaji, the Illustrator Who Met Zohran Mamdani on Hingeand May Become NYC's First Lady

fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Juxtapoz Magazine - Matt Bollinger's "Homecoming" Comes to Francois Ghebaly, Los Angeles

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Parenthood is messy': what it's really like to raise a child in pictures

Kirsten Lewis's 'Unsupervised' captures the authentic complexities of family life, emphasizing love and understanding in the parenting journey.
fromColossal
2 months ago
Arts

Five Years in the Making, an MiG-21 Fighter Jet Gets a Glow-Up from Tens of Millions of Glass Beads

fromtime.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Meet Rama Duwaji, the Illustrator Who Met Zohran Mamdani on Hingeand May Become NYC's First Lady

fromJuxtapoz
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Juxtapoz Magazine - Matt Bollinger's "Homecoming" Comes to Francois Ghebaly, Los Angeles

fromVulture
1 week ago

The Gilded Age Recap: The Return of Hector

Gladys cannot evade the Wheels of Fate, a.k.a. Bertha's plans, unless she takes big and irrevocable swings! Even an elopement may not be enough.
Film
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 week ago

Shape of Consumption - KALTBLUT Magazine

For Noam Welz, fashion is a physical form of commentary, a surface for emotion, provocation, and social reflection.
Fashion & style
#film
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

There are no good billionaires in new trailer for HBO's Mountainhead movie

Mountainhead critiques wealthy tech executives, showcasing their detachment from reality and the consequences of their creations.
Toronto startup
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'Friendship': Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd poke fun at men who bond

Tim Robinson's 'Friendship' explores male friendships with humor and depth, highlighting the blend of comedy and potential darkness in social bonds.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Independent films

I attended Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix's shameful Cannes press conference

Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

There are no good billionaires in new trailer for HBO's Mountainhead movie

Mountainhead critiques wealthy tech executives, showcasing their detachment from reality and the consequences of their creations.
Toronto startup
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | 'Friendship': Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd poke fun at men who bond

Tim Robinson's 'Friendship' explores male friendships with humor and depth, highlighting the blend of comedy and potential darkness in social bonds.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Independent films

I attended Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix's shameful Cannes press conference

fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Real-Life Inspirations Behind Squid Game's VIPs in Season 3

"The VIPs are a representation of the wealth gap and moral decay associated with capitalism, reveling in the suffering of contestants for mere entertainment."
Television
fromDaily Kos
1 week ago

'2073' is a film some people really don't want you to see. You should watch it

The film portrays a dystopian vision of life in America in 2073, emphasizing widespread decay and societal collapse due to current trends.
Independent films
#comedy
Relationships
fromConsequence
1 month ago

The Rehearsal's Newest Episode Continues Nathan Fielder's Fascination with Romance

Nathan Fielder combines humor and discomfort in 'The Rehearsal' to explore the complexities of love and relationships.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Joke's on Us: Comedy Is Conflict in Disguise

Comedy allows us to laugh at chaos and tension, providing a coping mechanism for uncomfortable truths.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Relationships

Men are asking women for NBA-style 4-year marriage contracts: 'If we don't want to renew, be a free agent'

Relationships
fromConsequence
1 month ago

The Rehearsal's Newest Episode Continues Nathan Fielder's Fascination with Romance

Nathan Fielder combines humor and discomfort in 'The Rehearsal' to explore the complexities of love and relationships.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Joke's on Us: Comedy Is Conflict in Disguise

Comedy allows us to laugh at chaos and tension, providing a coping mechanism for uncomfortable truths.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Relationships

Men are asking women for NBA-style 4-year marriage contracts: 'If we don't want to renew, be a free agent'

#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I read him my seven-page sex scene': Gay Bar author Jeremy Atherton Lin's transatlantic love story

Lin's new book explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants while intertwining personal and political narratives.
#celebrity-culture
#theater
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Move on from a bad workplace | Brief letters

Shame I had to leave the job I loved, but better that than working for dickheads. If they're not interested in you, it is not worth trying to change them from within.
UK news
#music
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Book Review: Rediscover Portland Cartoonist Rupert Kinnard and 50 Years of Black, Gay Comic History

Kinnard never expected the Brown Bomber to appear anywhere other than his sketchbook until the editor of his college newspaper asked him to contribute comics weekly.
SF LGBT
#cultural-influence
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Channels Global Inspirations and NYC Spirit | stupidDOPE

fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Brigade's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Channels Global Inspirations and NYC Spirit | stupidDOPE

#politics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK politics

Irvine Welsh on his Trainspotting sequel: 'It is that time of life when they are getting serious about romance.?It is an interesting time in the lives of men'

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Richard Gere Doubles Down on Fierce Criticism of Donald Trump as He Opens Up About Life in Spain-7 Months After Quitting U.S.

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK politics

Irvine Welsh on his Trainspotting sequel: 'It is that time of life when they are getting serious about romance.?It is an interesting time in the lives of men'

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Richard Gere Doubles Down on Fierce Criticism of Donald Trump as He Opens Up About Life in Spain-7 Months After Quitting U.S.

#family-dynamics
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
SF parents

People Are Sharing The Major WTF Moments They Experienced When Eating At Someone Else's Home

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
SF parents

People Are Sharing The Major WTF Moments They Experienced When Eating At Someone Else's Home

Music
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Sly Stone's Political and Musical Awakening

Both albums reflect disillusionment and social commentary from different perspectives during a tumultuous period in American history.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Zaniest Time-Travel Movie Of The Year

The film delicately tackles themes of gender inequality in academia while weaving an engaging narrative about time travel, forcing the characters to adapt to a modern world.
Film
#film-review
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A knock at the door of a snowy hostel | Brief letters

One of the joys of being an old lady is not giving a damn about workout clothes. All that matters is we are still here and can move—just!
London politics
#reddit
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Tom Felton Had A Disappointing Response When Asked For His Thoughts On J.K. Rowling

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Tom Felton Had A Disappointing Response When Asked For His Thoughts On J.K. Rowling

Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Donal Lynch: Modern housewives are an endangered species

Housewives possess unique wisdom and power, often overlooked in society.
Digital life
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Katie Rosseinsky: Are you a digital hoarder like me? Why the 'screenshot' folder is a real eye-opener for the self

Digital junk reflects our modern life, showcasing personal interests, societal commentary, and snippets of fleeting moments.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Adam Carolla Absolutely Loses It Over Trump's No Tax on Tips' Plan: Tax the S**t Out of Them!'

There's jobs where nobody tips like, you know, you work behind the grill at a McDonald's, I work behind the grill, I never got a fucking tip.
NYC politics
London politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Major Gilbert & George Exhibition Is Coming to London

The exhibition will explore Gilbert & George's artistic evolution over 25 years, focusing on societal reflections and the role of technology in their work.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

'The Curious Savage': Making kindness cool again * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The play takes place in the living room of The Cloisters, a homey sanitarium where three evil stepchildren...have placed their wealthy widowed stepmother, Ethel Savage..."
SF LGBT
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Parents Are Sharing the Most 'Unhinged' Comments People Have Made About Their Kids' Appearances

Parents face unhinged comments about their children's appearances, often leading to confusion and hurt.
Responses highlight the insensitivity and strangeness of societal perceptions regarding children's looks.
#wealth
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC parents

People Who've Worked For The Ultra-Wealthy Are Airing Out Alllllllll Their Dirty Laundry

Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

'Sirens' Has Beachy Vibes but a Dark Heart

Sirens satirizes the lives of the rich through chaotic drama and dark humor, emphasizing their secrets and interpersonal tensions.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC parents

People Who've Worked For The Ultra-Wealthy Are Airing Out Alllllllll Their Dirty Laundry

Fashion & style
fromVulture
1 month ago

What Is Volume? What Is Nudity? And More Urgent Questions from Cannes

Cannes 2023 showcased a chaotic atmosphere reflecting broader societal conservatism through sudden dress code changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blind date: I feared she'd be a no-show after our awkward accidental encounter'

The Blind Date column brings together two strangers who enjoy a candid exploration of dating life, discussing everything from competitive sports to personal preferences.
London politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Angel Reese, Jasmine Crockett and the privilege of anti-white bigotry

One reason why the public turned on diversity, equity and inclusion was its insistence that roughly 70% of the country was stereotyped as victimizers by virtue of their skin color.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Missing Andor? Here's Your Next Star Wars Addiction.

The series finale of Andor showcases a grounded narrative focusing on ordinary characters, illustrating their slow transformation into revolutionaries amid systemic oppression.
History
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Who is to blame for that? - 48 hills

A common thread in the two shows below is how they nail the catharsis of placing blame. Be it baseless scapegoating or calling out the genuinely guilty...
SF LGBT
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Armed Announce New Album and Tour, Share Video for New Song "Well Made Play"

"It's music for a statistically wealthy population that somehow can't afford food or medicine-endlessly scrolling past vacation photos, gym selfies, and images of child amputees in the same feed."
SF music
#technology
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

It turns out TikTok's viral clear phone is just plastic. Meet the 'Methaphone'

A clear plastic phone model, dubbed Methaphone, aims to highlight phone addiction and explores whether it can help curb addiction behavior.
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Sunstruck Is the Saltburn-Esque Novel Poised to Be Book of the Summer

"I wanted to look at how the big structures of power - whiteness, class and money - are wielded in the same way as smaller forms of power like desire, wit and charm."
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

There's no excuse for chopping down a thing of beauty. And I don't just mean the Sycamore Gap tree

The public's grief over the Sycamore Gap tree reflects a deeper societal understanding of the value of beauty and mental health.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

38 Times Celebs Were Wildly Out-Of-Touch About Wealth, Work, And Privilege

"A lot of my friends from college went into fields like banking for financial reasons - obviously people have school loans and things to pay off... So I've started to see people looking more toward their own passions... obviously it's much easier to say that you're going to follow your passions when you're financially secure..."
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No smartphone means no cheap bus fares for teens | Brief letters

The campaign to restrict smartphone usage in under-14s faces practical challenges when essential services, like public transportation, require smartphone apps.
London startup
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Billy Woods: Golliwog review one of the most engrossing, unnerving records you'll hear this year

Billy Woods' album 'Golliwog' combines horror aesthetics with themes of inhumanity, exploring societal issues through unsettling sound and lyrics.
Women
fromBustle
2 months ago

Carla Sosenko's Body Was Always the Story. Now She's Telling It Herself.

Carla Sosenko's memoir explores her lifelong struggle with body image and acceptance, stemming from her condition, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Caught by the Tides" Is a Gorgeous Vision of Loss and Renewal

In "Caught by the Tides," Jia Zhangke explores personal freedom versus societal constraints through the struggles of his characters.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

'Excellent Women' author Barbara Pym celebrated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque

Barbara Pym was a writer of genius - brave, kind, intelligent, brilliantly funny, and endlessly re-readable.
London politics
#satire
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago
Miami food

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new 'Fever Beach' about 'dumb as a post' white supremacist

Carl Hiaasen's "Fever Beach" captures Florida's absurdity through humor and sharp commentary on societal issues, especially in the context of flawed characters.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Laughing in the Face of 'Overwhelming Malice'

Humor, especially dark or sarcastic, is increasingly used as a means of coping with dire social and political conditions.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The 'Succession' creator's new movie skewers tech billionaires and a Meta-like company

"Mountainhead" explores the tensions among tech billionaires amid global unrest, showcasing the consequences of wealth and influence.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Man stands on NYC street corner in his skivvies to raise cash for engagement ring

For several hours March 26, Ham stood shivering on a small box in the cold, at the corner of East Houston and Lafayette streets in NoHo, wearing nothing but his drawers and a pair of socks, just spitting distance from a large Calvin Klein underwear billboard.
NYC LGBT
SF LGBT
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Roxane Gay: 'The level of harassment that you get, and the death threats and the rape threats... that part is really hard'

Roxane Gay's forthright commentary on social issues resonates with a wide audience, despite personal challenges.
Her influence continues through a substantial social media following, showcasing her unapologetic viewpoint.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth's Rumored Pentagon Makeup Studio

Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized the media's portrayal of military leaders, contrasting Pete Hegseth's television presence with Lloyd Austin's dedication to his duties, blending humor with criticism.
US news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Recalling The Biggest Adult Tantrums And Hissy Fits They've Ever Witnessed

At film school, we had a teacher who was a little too full of himself. We were going to learn how to analyse and review a movie in one of his classes, and he made a huge mistake by choosing one of his own movies for us to work with. That didn't go well, since the movie above was, well, to put it nicely, a steaming pile of shit. Well, we did our work, and we all put some very well-founded, well-worded, and well-written criticism in our works, and handed our stuff over, while mentally doing the sign of the cross. We knew that this wasn't going to go down well. The next time we had a lesson with that teacher, he proceeded with having a full-blown mega-meltdown in front of the whole class, to the point where he literally started tearing up our reviews and tossing them all over the room, which he then practically ran out of while raging, screaming, and crying.
Parenting
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

You need to explore these mysterious watercolours of ancient mythological creatures

Art like this empowers us to time travel and explore what our early ancestors have felt.
Graphic design
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Make Sure You Die Screaming' Is an Absurd Road Trip Novel for Modern Times

The breezy narration contrasts delightfully with the heavy topics laden like buckshot throughout the book, set in the post-truth Now, and Carlstrom's unique voice is a breath of fresh air.
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's the Most Devious Childhood Prank of All. Now It's Under Threat by a Familiar Foe.

"Throwing stuff is a time-honored tradition of expressing disrespect, disapproval, or dislike of something...Back then, usually what got thrown were rotten eggs, because most people had their own chickens supplying them with a steady stream of eggs."
Silicon Valley food
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Sinners Is Bold, Ambitious, and Just Misses Greatness

The South is integral to America's identity, often misrepresented, especially regarding its Black communities and history.
Humor
fromDecider
2 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: '#1 Happy Family USA' on Prime Video, an animated comedy about a Muslim-American family trying to fit in after 9/11

Ramy Youssef's series explores post-9/11 cultural tensions through humor and personal experiences, focusing on the challenges faced by American Muslims.
fromPage Six
2 months ago

'White Lotus' star Aimee Lou Wood spotted crying in public after slamming 'SNL' for 'mean' skit

Aimee Lou Wood expressed her distress over 'Saturday Night Live' mocking her teeth, stating the portrayal was 'mean and unfunny'. She desires more clever humor.
London politics
OMG science
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Olivia Wilde shades Blue Origin after star-studded flight crew completes 10-minute space mission

Olivia Wilde and others criticize Blue Origin's all-female flight for being frivolous amid pressing global issues.
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