Culture
‘The Inspection’ review: Militarism and gay identity clash in this emotional ride
November 17, 2022Nothing is held back when it comes to the ways a military environment fosters aggression and enforces rigid notions of sexuality among young men.
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‘Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground’: General, president, man and play
November 17, 2022People should, maybe not run, but dutifully show up to check out an important historical figure and, equally or even more important, a masterful monument of acting.
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‘Joe Hill, Alive as You and Me’ unites and inspires in Akron
November 16, 2022Now is a good time to talk and learn about Joe Hill, as we did on a November evening in Akron.
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Social realist TV: Escaping the corporate streaming bubble
November 15, 2022Each of these series in its own way counters both the big budget “metaverses” of the corporate streamers and the flashy and insincere casting of other series.
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‘The Menu’ review: A deliciously wicked satirical bite into elitism and class politics
November 15, 2022Food in the world of the elite goes beyond sustenance; it becomes an indication of status.
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