Culture
‘The Long Walk’ review: Brutal and riveting expression of extremism and indoctrination
September 12, 2025If you’re looking for escapism with this Stephen King adaptation, look elsewhere. This movie definitely holds a mirror up to our society and its extreme political divisions and violence.
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Sour notes in San Francisco as Symphony approves strike
September 11, 2025Musicians Local 6 overwhelmingly approves strike over low pay and worker mistreatment
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‘One Man, Two Guvnors’: Theater review
September 10, 2025Although there are some societal references, the play leans into madcap merriment, distraction, diversion, and escapist entertainment.
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‘We Refuse’: Book platforms Israelis who say no to army service
September 9, 2025The book highlights a diverse range of Israeli men and women who defied societal expectations by refusing to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
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‘Oedipus the King, Mama!’: Theater review
September 8, 2025Some politically topical references are injected into a show that is a fun mixture of Greek tragedy and classic rock.
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