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Media industry
fromKqed
1 month ago

This Hollywood Memoir Is an Expertly Mixed Cocktail of History and Drama

'The Golden Hour' explores the balance between personal struggles and the corporatization of Hollywood, highlighting lost dreams and fading artistry.
Media industry
fromKqed
1 month ago

This Hollywood Memoir Is an Expertly Mixed Cocktail of History and Drama

'The Golden Hour' explores the balance between personal struggles and the corporatization of Hollywood, highlighting lost dreams and fading artistry.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

Rescuing a Movie About Angels From the Devil Himself: Kevin Smith on "Dogma" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

'Dogma' expresses Kevin Smith's waning religiosity through humor while engaging with significant religious themes.
The film's sincerity and humor resonate 25 years later despite controversy.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

White Claw and Caleb Pressley Team Up to End Summer Bailing and Boost Real Connection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bailing on plans has become so normalized that it’s now viewed as part of the culture. White Claw campaigns against this trend, promoting presence over absence.
Cocktails
fromCreative Bloq
1 day ago

McDonald's 'vulgar' mosaic ad could be a step too far

The campaign's playful retelling of history raises eyebrows, with one critic calling the mosaic "grotesque" while supporters call it a "master stroke of advertising."
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This corny 'conservative credit card' ad signals a very scary future for AI

Coign's AI-generated ad highlights significant changes in advertising and raises questions about technology's role in marketing and brand identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Death is not the end! From the new robot Walt Disney to Mountainhead, movies are fuelled by immortality

Miller stated that the concept of an animatronic Walt Disney is dehumanizing, arguing that it reduces a complex individual to a robotic impersonation, and that people cannot be replaced.
Artificial intelligence
#travel
Film
fromDeadline
2 days ago

Michael Imperioli, Josh Brolin, Matt Dillon, Director Ebs Burnough & More Go 'On The Road' With Jack Kerouac In Tribeca Documentary

Jack Kerouac aimed to deeply understand America through his experiences, a theme explored in the documentary "Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation."
Film
fromDeadline
2 days ago

Michael Imperioli, Josh Brolin, Matt Dillon, Director Ebs Burnough & More Go 'On The Road' With Jack Kerouac In Tribeca Documentary

Jack Kerouac aimed to deeply understand America through his experiences, a theme explored in the documentary "Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation."
#podcasting
Podcast
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Marc Maron to End His Long-Running WTF Podcast

Marc Maron is ending his influential podcast WTF With Marc Maron after nearly 16 years, citing burnout but satisfaction with their work.
fromDefector
2 days ago
Podcast

Curious, I'm No Longer Hearing Much Chatter From The Many Haters Who Claimed That LeBron James's Podcast Would Never Become "#8 On Trending" And "#9 On Trending" | Defector

Podcast
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Marc Maron to End His Long-Running WTF Podcast

Marc Maron is ending his influential podcast WTF With Marc Maron after nearly 16 years, citing burnout but satisfaction with their work.
fromDefector
2 days ago
Podcast

Curious, I'm No Longer Hearing Much Chatter From The Many Haters Who Claimed That LeBron James's Podcast Would Never Become "#8 On Trending" And "#9 On Trending" | Defector

#music
Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

The first quarter of the year showcases a mix of diverse music genres centered around comfort.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
London music

The Armed announce new album, 2025 headlining tour

The Armed's new album, 'The Future Is Here and Everything Needs to Be Destroyed,' is releasing on August 1st, followed by a North American tour.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Robert Forster: You improve as a person as you get older. I think that's a fact'

Robert Forster laments the loss of Brisbane's unique cultural character due to commercial development.
Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

The first quarter of the year showcases a mix of diverse music genres centered around comfort.
#social-media
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Taylor Lorenz Gets Absolutely Wrecked for Calling 9/11 a Punchline' That Many Believe The US Deserved'

Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Ricky Cobb Finds Himself on Fox

Ricky Cobb transformed nostalgia into comedy via Twitter, gaining a substantial following and leading to opportunities in television.
His humor resonated with a large audience, leading to notable collaborations, despite his show not being renewed.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 days ago

Secret Billionaires. Age-Gap Marriages. Plenty of Revenge.

The rise of microdramas showcases a new form of digital entertainment blending absurdity with social commentary.
Microdramas, like 'Money, Guns, and Merry Christmas', reflect evolving viewer preferences for brief, engaging content on social media.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Taylor Lorenz Gets Absolutely Wrecked for Calling 9/11 a Punchline' That Many Believe The US Deserved'

#comedy
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Couples Are Talking Past Each Other on SNL

The SNL sketch humorously highlights the misunderstandings and hidden meanings within cross-cultural communications.
It showcases how cultural differences in expression can lead to comedic situations.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Couples Are Talking Past Each Other on SNL

The SNL sketch humorously highlights the misunderstandings and hidden meanings within cross-cultural communications.
It showcases how cultural differences in expression can lead to comedic situations.
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Avery Trufelman on 'Articles of Interest' and Thinking Deeply About What You Wear

Fashion holds deeper meanings beyond aesthetics, reflecting history and culture.
Avery Trufelman's podcast, Articles of Interest, challenges listeners to explore the significance of their clothing choices.
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Jeff Goldblum on the Met Gala, 'Wicked,' and the Importance of This Year's Theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Jeff Goldblum finds deep emotional significance in clothing, particularly in fashion that connects cultural history with personal expression.
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Most Important Job at the Met Gala

The Met Gala showcased the glamour of Black dandyism, blending fashion and a significant cultural legacy amid a vibrant, chaotic atmosphere.
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Avery Trufelman on 'Articles of Interest' and Thinking Deeply About What You Wear

Fashion holds deeper meanings beyond aesthetics, reflecting history and culture.
Avery Trufelman's podcast, Articles of Interest, challenges listeners to explore the significance of their clothing choices.
Fashion & style
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Jeff Goldblum on the Met Gala, 'Wicked,' and the Importance of This Year's Theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

Jeff Goldblum finds deep emotional significance in clothing, particularly in fashion that connects cultural history with personal expression.
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Most Important Job at the Met Gala

The Met Gala showcased the glamour of Black dandyism, blending fashion and a significant cultural legacy amid a vibrant, chaotic atmosphere.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Jesse Watters Declares, In the Biden Era, All of the Swimsuit Models Were Obese'

Remember back in the Biden era, all of the swimsuit models were obese. This is a good change. This is a healthy change of pace.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Mercury Music Picks: Holocene Turns 22 and the Mercury on City Cast Portland!

"I am so tired-exhausted even-of people using the r-word thinking it's somehow subversive and edgy when it's actually completely fucked up and abelist."
Portland food
#hollywood
Artificial intelligence
fromPolygon
5 days ago

This culty sci-fi book from 1992 actually got modern AI right

The cultural fascination with AI reflects longstanding human fears, illuminated through science fiction.
AI's impact isn't just about technology; it's also about how humanity influences its evolution.
#contemporary-art
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spent by Alison Bechdel review the graphic novelist faces up to midlife

Alison Bechdel's latest work, 'Spent', represents a departure from her past-focused autobiographical works, grounding her in the present.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spent by Alison Bechdel review the graphic novelist faces up to midlife

Alison Bechdel's latest work, 'Spent', represents a departure from her past-focused autobiographical works, grounding her in the present.
#art
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC music

24/7 transgression? That would be exhausting!' Cosey Fanni Tutti on radical art, gardening and Kneecap's power and strength'

Arts
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Breaking Point

Art can provide joy and connection during turbulent times, acting as a counterbalance to despair.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
NYC music

24/7 transgression? That would be exhausting!' Cosey Fanni Tutti on radical art, gardening and Kneecap's power and strength'

Toronto
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Inside Fascinating Story of Real-Life 'Handmaid's Tale' Mansion-and How It Was Saved From Demolition Before Landing Starring Role

The Handmaid's Tale concluded with an emotional finale, highlighting significant societal issues through its dystopian narrative.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Joy Behar Threatens To Make Out with JLo To Trigger Ben Shapiro After Elderly' Women Rant

Joy Behar's playful challenge to Ben Shapiro underscores the ongoing cultural debate about age and behavior, revealing differing perceptions of what it means to 'act your age.'
NYC LGBT
San Francisco Giants
fromKqed
1 week ago

Review: Kendrick Lamar and SZA Light Up the Night San Francisco

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's concert showcased artistic synergy through music and choreography, reinforcing their status as top artists in hip-hop.
#sex-and-the-city
#art-exhibition
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Takashi Murakami Confronts Tragedy and Tradition at Cleveland Museum of Art | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Takashi Murakami's Cleveland exhibition blends pop culture and traditional art, showcasing an introspective exploration of trauma and resilience.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Takashi Murakami Confronts Tragedy and Tradition at Cleveland Museum of Art | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Takashi Murakami's Cleveland exhibition blends pop culture and traditional art, showcasing an introspective exploration of trauma and resilience.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful review solid pop that's about as psychedelic' as a baked potato

Cyrus aims to heal culture through her album 'Something Beautiful' and its accompanying film, emphasizing unique healing properties.
fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

Parabola Magazine Shutters After Nearly 50 Years. "The Good It Did Will Live On."

Parabola was the first popular magazine to explore human existence from various spiritual teachings, resonating deeply with readers and providing a unique platform for reflection.
Retirement
Video games
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Last of Us': The last shall be first

The Last of Us Season 2 examines the futility of revenge through a well-constructed narrative, emphasizing moral lessons against violence and hatred.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Face it - Disney's live-action remakes are worthless abominations

It's a rancid trend, as evidenced by the PR and box office wreckage of 'Snow White' with Rachel Zegler, and the sloppy mush they made out of 'The Little Mermaid.'
Film
fromLondon Unattached
2 weeks ago

Gounod's Faust at the Royal Opera House - RBO - Review

Gounod's Faust symbolizes the eternal human struggle between good and evil, exploring what individuals are willing to sacrifice for success in life.
Silicon Valley food
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

With Mountainhead, the Creator of Succession Targets a Group That's Beyond Satire

Mountainhead satirizes the absurdity and moral vacuity of today's tech elite, highlighting their reckless decisions and lack of accountability.
#media
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

What's the best way for a music fan to support their favorite artists?

"This mathematical approach belies any notion of the concert as an experience... an opportunity to immerse in the stories artists tell and enjoy the collective vibe."
SF music
#nostalgia
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

9-to-5 jobs, ChatGPT, and preventive Botox: Gen Z is not falling for any of this 'propaganda' in 2025

Gen Z women on TikTok are rejecting societal pressures by sharing lists of 'propaganda' they're not supporting in 2025.
#pavement
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

8 Great Classical Music Experiences in the Bay Area This Summer

San Francisco's artistic scene struggles amidst wealth, challenging the relevance of classic tales like La Bohème amidst current societal issues.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Does everything feel broken but weirdly normal? There's a word for that

Hypernormalization captures the disconnect between recognizing systemic failures and continuing to live as if everything is normal.
Wellness
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

We Can Learn A Lot From The Anti-Wellness Celebrity Icons

The wellness industry is booming, projected to surpass $7 billion by 2025, but there is a growing backlash against its ideals.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."

There is a concerning media literacy crisis impacting audiences' understanding of key cultural narratives.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Valley Recap: Pantry Police

Scott's assertions about Jesse's relationship with Michelle mask deeper issues, presenting her as a toxic influence while ignoring Jesse's own drastic behavior patterns.
Relationships
#book-release
fromKqed
1 month ago
Books

There's Some Revolutionary Reading Coming Your Way This Week

Rick Atkinson's 'The Fate of the Day' continues his ambitious trilogy on the American Revolution, focusing on pivotal war years.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Photography

The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their "Mixtape" for the Moment

Anonymous curator of Instagram's @poetryisnotaluxury releases debut poetry collection, aiming to connect with readers during turbulent times.
Books
fromKqed
1 month ago

There's Some Revolutionary Reading Coming Your Way This Week

Rick Atkinson's 'The Fate of the Day' continues his ambitious trilogy on the American Revolution, focusing on pivotal war years.
Photography
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Creator of @PoetryIsNotALuxury on Their "Mixtape" for the Moment

Anonymous curator of Instagram's @poetryisnotaluxury releases debut poetry collection, aiming to connect with readers during turbulent times.
fromKqed
1 month ago

People Who Were Part of Andy Warhol's Life Chronicle His Legacy in New Book | KQED

Warhol is the defining figure of pop art, an artistic movement that burst forth in the early Sixties, taking fine art on a wild roller-coaster ride.
Arts
Relationships
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Twilight Was Just What an Oversexualized Generation Needed

The Twilight franchise reflects a cultural retreat from sexual freedom, emphasizing yearning and emotional depth over overt sexuality.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Put Pete Rose In The Hall Of Fame So That I Can Forget About Him | Defector

The default setting of this country is to spew bullshit, which reduces lying from a cardinal sin to background noise.
Beer
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lil Miss Hot Mess: the queen who wouldn't stop reading - 48 hills

Like the rest of the slim little Mess-Dios picture books, Make Your Own Rainbow is participatory, with queens of all shapes and sizes, in wheelchairs and a variety of gender presentations.
SF LGBT
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Albion by Anna Hope review Succession-style infighting

Philip Ignatius Brooke's death signifies a cultural reckoning for his family's legacy of privilege and exploitation.
The story explores themes of legacy, identity, and the desire for renewal among family members.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

skaiwater: pinkPrint EP / pinkPrint 2

Nicki Minaj's influence contrasts with skaiwater's innovative approach in music, representing a shift from legacy to modern emotional expression.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Brendan O'Connor: With the camels and sheikhs and 'YMCA', Baby Trump's Big Day Out was a blessed relief

And the toddler was clearly having a ball. His fun uncles in the Gulf had pulled out all the stops. They played YMCA at every available opportunity, possibly unaware it was a gay anthem.
Parenting
Parenting
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season-Premiere Recap: Never Touched a Wiener

MomTok blends social media, feminism, and cultural critique, creating a profound impact on its audience and the portrayal of modern motherhood.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hochul jokes congestion pricing might not work- after NYC traffic made her late for dinner

Traffic congestion issues in NYC persist despite congestion pricing, as reflected by Governor Kathy Hochul's recent experience.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Aurora Theatre suspends season-after putting on a hell of a show - 48 hills

It's eerie how the theme of instant change permeates the three works below. It's even more disturbing that the news of a crucial Bay Area theatre reducing or cancelling its season has become so common.
SF LGBT
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Exhibition of museum shop tat aims for satire, lands closer to sermon

The exhibition Cursed Objects explores the often humorous yet sometimes earnest side of museum gift shops, questioning the appropriateness of certain merchandise.
Gadgets
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Parents outraged by trans film for kids at Museum of Natural History: 'Should be off-limits'

The Museum of Natural History's inclusion of a drag-themed film drew significant criticism from parents for its perceived lack of relevance to natural history.
#theater
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Independent films

'Henry Johnson' Star and Producer Evan Jonigkeit Doesn't Always Agree with David Mamet - Their First Film Together Is Better for It

fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago
Independent films

'Henry Johnson' Star and Producer Evan Jonigkeit Doesn't Always Agree with David Mamet - Their First Film Together Is Better for It

fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Rediscovering a Great Film Critic of Hollywood's Golden Age

Sennwald's insights reflect a profound understanding of cinema, combining intelligent critique with a passion that anticipates the evolving relationships between filmmakers, audiences, and the art itself.
Independent films
Fashion & style
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Megyn Kelly Declares Met Gala Is Dead': Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Reduced to a Vagina Cover'

Megyn Kelly claims the Met Gala is no longer relevant, critiquing its current state and fashion choices as a decline from its former glory.
NYC startup
fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

From the Ashes of Time Out Chicago, a Substack Critic Rises

Time Out has laid off key staff, signaling a shift away from investing in local editorial content.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brian May nearly choked on his goats cheese: my adventures with the cosmic dads of rock'n'roll

Many belong to a specific anthropological group: born after the war, they got their first guitars on hire purchase and went on to date the aristocracy.
London politics
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