Culture
Roger Q. Mason’s ‘Hide and Hide’ reveals uncomfortable truths about America
May 19, 2025The play dissects the pursuit of the American Dream through deeply flawed individuals in 1980s Los Angeles.
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‘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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