Culture
‘The Little Mermaid’ 2023 review: Adaptation shines bright with focus on women’s self-determination
May 25, 2023Don’t walk, run (or swim) to see this new adaptation that dishes out inspiration for anyone looking to set their own course in uncharted waters.
Read moreParagons of modern American fascism: Two new poems by Raymond Nat Turner
May 25, 2023A poetic salute to Giuliani and DeSantis.
Read more‘Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland’: Troubling!
May 24, 2023On May 22, Public Broadcasting Service started streaming its new 5-part series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland.
Read moreHow a marimba taught me a lesson in cultural patrimony
May 22, 2023People’s culture matters! And needs the people’s protection. The first time I learned this was in the 1980s Sandinista Nicaragua, but it’s universal, including here in the U.S.
Read more‘Joyland’ opens a window onto trans realities in contemporary Pakistan
May 19, 2023“Joyland is a de-romanticization of a coming-of-age tale and a homage to all the women, men, and trans people who pay the human cost of patriarchy.”
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