Culture
‘A Great Wilderness’ explores the world of gay conversion therapy without polemics
September 28, 2022A person’s basic orientation (with myriads of individual variations and nuances) is not like the choice to wear a blue shirt or a green shirt today: It’s now considered inborn.
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Working-class tribune Barbara Ehrenreich exposed inequality and capitalism’s positive thinking cult
September 23, 2022The late Nickel and Dimed author also laid bare the “positive thinking” industry that put a smiley face on inequality.
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ review: An immersive psychological thriller, despite hard to ignore flaws
September 22, 2022Beautiful cinematography, focused directing, and a few compelling performances make Don’t Worry Darling an entertaining joy ride with substance.
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‘Everybody,’ a modern-day morality play about death, says much about life
September 20, 2022Everybody is informed they will have to make a “presentation,” a sort of defense or account of their life. They’ll be asked to answer, “Why did you have to live?” How, and why, will you be...
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‘Moonage Daydream’ review: Bowie doc mesmerizes but rarely goes beyond the music
September 14, 2022It’s gorgeous to look at— and a psychedelic trip to behold— as Bowie’s music plays throughout.
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