Furiosa Isn't Trying to Make the Apocalypse Look Cool
Furiosa provides a somber and twisted counterpoint to the exhilarating action of Fury Road, reminding viewers of the bleak reality of the End Times. [ more ]
The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective. [ more ]
Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips review ravages of the US civil war
The novel Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips explores the cost of war for both combatants and non-combatants.
The story is primarily focused on the experiences of a little girl named ConaLee and her mother, Eliza, during and after the American civil war. [ more ]
Man who was in a coma and relearnt to walk is now running the London Marathon
Connor Blundell overcame a serious accident in Spain, relearned to walk and talk, and is now running the London Marathon, expressing gratitude and raising awareness for homelessness and clean water. [ more ]
As the Ice Melts, Polar Bears Are Failing to Find Enough Food on Land
Polar bears are facing grave challenges due to vanishing sea ice, including starvation and loss of the ability to produce milk for their young.
A study conducted in Manitoba, Canada, tracked 20 polar bears to understand the extent of the nutritional loss and alternative food sources available to them on land. [ more ]
This San Francisco neighborhood restaurant is begging you to keep it alive
Firefly, a neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco's Noe Valley, has survived for 30 years despite challenges and the current state of restaurants closing.
The owners are determined to keep the restaurant going and are committed to finding ways to make it work.
The menu at Firefly features refined Americana dishes as well as globally influenced offerings. [ more ]