Culture
‘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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‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ review: Despite American chauvinism, still a one-of-a-kind adventure
May 27, 2025Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie pulled off another extravagant magic trick with an improvised script.
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