Culture
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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Edward Said has said his last word—on opera
May 12, 2025Edward W. Said (1935–2003) was an astute scholar of music and a classically trained pianist whose publications include Musical Elaborations and Music at the Limits.
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