Culture
‘Gone Girls’ review: The sexism and corruption that aided the Long Island serial killer
May 16, 2025Docuseries details how a system that devalued victims because of their class and choice of work, along with a tangled web of abuse of power, allowed a killer to go free for years.
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Roger Q. Mason’s ‘California Story’ teaches and warns about capitalism and environment
May 15, 2025Is the play a “preter-socialist” cry from the heart, perhaps?
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‘Soldiers of Song’ documents music in service of war on today’s eastern front
May 14, 2025If you’re uncritically on Ukraine’s “side,” and see no alternative resolution than the humiliating defeat of Russia, then this might be the film for you. If, like me, you are prone to asking questions, then keep...
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‘Murderbot’ review: AI, humor, and mystery collide to explore the human condition
May 14, 2025If you’re looking for a sci-fi series relevant to our current reality (and truly, those are the best kinds of sci-fi stories), then Murderbot is a must-watch.
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The German Peasants’ War and the artists who championed its cause
May 13, 2025It remains the first class war to challenge the feudal order in Germany. Some outstanding artists who sided with the peasants or supported their struggle.
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