arts and culture
There but for fortune: Sketches from the life of Phil Ochs
December 19, 2025The folksinger and songwriter was born 85 years ago, on Dec. 19, 1940.
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Workers caught up in Warner Bros. media monopoly battle
December 10, 2025No matter whether Netflix or Paramount swallows Warner Bros., the outcome will be job cuts, lower wages, higher subscription prices for viewers, and a narrower range of entertainment content.
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The Case of the Hollywood 10: Movie moguls launch blacklist in 1947
November 25, 2025A stain on the history of U.S. democracy and the country’s entertainment industry to this day, the blacklist would remain in force until around 1960.
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‘Nickel Boys’ review: Film explores systemic racial trauma with cinematic beauty and grace
November 20, 2025Beautifully shot through a first-person perspective, this film places the audience into a coming-of-age story that is not for the faint of heart.
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Detroit Institute of Arts workers form a union, shedding light on labor power in the art world
November 10, 2025DIA workers are fighting for better working conditions, better pay, and better management.
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