Culture
Paris is (still) Burning: Celebrating the ballroom scene and gay culture 35 years later
June 3, 2025Decades after its release, Paris is Burning remains a pivotal film, documenting not just a part of LGBTQ history but the evolution of American pop culture.
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‘Decolonizing the Mind’: The life and world of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
June 3, 2025African literature, but also world literature—the art of progressive humanity—loses one of its outstanding representatives.
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‘Teleology’ review: Folk singer Peggy Seeger’s final album
June 2, 2025This album confirms her vocals and enthusiasm are as stirring and engaging as ever.
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Marxism without Communists? Losurdo’s ‘Western Marxism’ misses the forest for the trees
May 29, 2025Instead of serving up a clear catalogue of the revisionism and opportunism, Domenico Losurdo’s work actually muddies the waters further.
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‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis
May 28, 2025Although set 50 years ago, the film parallels what’s happening in present-day America, offering a stark cautionary tale that is timely and relevant.
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