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On S.N.L.,' Luigi Mangione Is Busting Out All Over

SNL's 50th season revives classic characters, addressing current societal issues like crime and healthcare with humor through the character of Nancy Grace.

The Horrifying True Story Behind Denmark's Oscar Entry The Girl with the Needle

The film 'The Girl With the Needle' explores societal conditions surrounding a woman who murdered babies under the guise of offering them a good home.
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42 Years Ago, a Massively Influential Sci-Fi Thriller Invented a New Genre - And We Never Moved On

Blade Runner's future vision remains culturally relevant, yet it highlights the challenges of evolving from its 1980s context.
The film's imagery and themes symbolize enduring societal anxieties about technology and culture.

Black Dog review state-of-the-Chinese-nation thriller with feelgood furry antics

The film explores themes of redemption and societal reflection through the unlikely bond between a man and a dog.

Beauty Is a Beast in LA-Set 'The Substance' | KQED

The film presents a commentary on the superficial nature of beauty, illustrating how it can lead to disconnection and envy.

42 Years Ago, a Massively Influential Sci-Fi Thriller Invented a New Genre - And We Never Moved On

Blade Runner's future vision remains culturally relevant, yet it highlights the challenges of evolving from its 1980s context.
The film's imagery and themes symbolize enduring societal anxieties about technology and culture.

Black Dog review state-of-the-Chinese-nation thriller with feelgood furry antics

The film explores themes of redemption and societal reflection through the unlikely bond between a man and a dog.

Beauty Is a Beast in LA-Set 'The Substance' | KQED

The film presents a commentary on the superficial nature of beauty, illustrating how it can lead to disconnection and envy.
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James Blake's "Like The End" Is a Haunting Reflection of Modern Chaos | stupidDOPE

James Blake's 'Like The End' reflects societal anxieties through poignant lyrics and haunting melodies.

Five Thought Experiments Concerning the Underlying Disease

Political discourse is often manipulated to create division rather than foster dialogue and understanding.

Hollowbody fills the void left by PS2 survival horror games

The true terror in 'Hollowbody' is the systemic failures that leave individuals to fend for themselves in a dystopian world.

The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte

The Pumpkin Spice Latte symbolizes cultural phenomena and trends, carving a niche in societal commentary since its debut in 2003.

Time traveller: one Senegalese man's journey to the past in pictures

Challenging photographic archetypes and societal foundations through collaboration.

The best translated fiction review roundup

Survival in the former USSR illustrated through experiences in Ukraine in the 1970s.
Innovative storytelling weaving science fiction with serious societal commentary and entertainment.
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