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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Joe Brolly: Only Donegal will show what Sean O'Shea is really made of

In a recent sketch by Conor Moore, Dessie Farrell's bewilderment over Dublin's hurling win illustrates a disconnect within the team's identity, showcasing how some supporters may overlook the hurling achievements.
Django
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Oasis good for GDP? Definitely maybe not | Brief letters

The suggestion that the Oasis gigs will inject 940 million into the UK economy is the type of thing said about any big events, but I suspect that there is no injection, as it's not new money being created: people chose to spend their pre-existing cash on one thing instead of something else.
London music
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPolygon
1 month ago

This culty sci-fi book from 1992 actually got modern AI right

The cultural fascination with AI reflects longstanding human fears, illuminated through science fiction.
AI's impact isn't just about technology; it's also about how humanity influences its evolution.
fromEater NY
5 days ago
NYC food

A 22-Year-Old Tech Bro Built a Website That That Judges Diners by Their Looks. Obviously.

Artificial intelligence
fromPolygon
1 month ago

This culty sci-fi book from 1992 actually got modern AI right

The cultural fascination with AI reflects longstanding human fears, illuminated through science fiction.
AI's impact isn't just about technology; it's also about how humanity influences its evolution.
fromEater NY
5 days ago
NYC food

A 22-Year-Old Tech Bro Built a Website That That Judges Diners by Their Looks. Obviously.

#film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The film wouldn't even be made today': the story behind Back to the Future at 40

Thompson recalls the impact of her role on her daughters: 'I did not show them most of my stuff because I end up kissing people all the time and it was traumatic to my children.'
Film
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The New Jurassic Movie Is So Bad You Might Wish an Asteroid Would Make the Franchise Extinct

Jurassic Park's paleontologist, Alan Grant, is overwhelmed with disbelief and joy at seeing a dinosaur for the first time, as this moment symbolizes true wonder.
Film
#authenticity
fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago
Film

Short Films in Focus: Q&A with "Living Reality" Director Philip Thompson | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
6 days ago
Film

Short Films in Focus: Q&A with "Living Reality" Director Philip Thompson | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

#art
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Breaking Point

Art can provide joy and connection during turbulent times, acting as a counterbalance to despair.
Arts
fromArtforum
1 month ago

Breaking Point

Art can provide joy and connection during turbulent times, acting as a counterbalance to despair.
#television
#comedy
#film-analysis
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Canada first: From Montreal to Toronto by train

Richler defined Canada humorously, illustrating its self-made problems as a form of comic relief amid global issues, highlighting national pride ignited by Trump's policies.
Canada news
#fashion
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump's America

Camo fashion has evolved as a political symbol and personal identity tool, reflecting complex layers of societal expectations and personal expression.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump's America

Camo fashion has evolved as a political symbol and personal identity tool, reflecting complex layers of societal expectations and personal expression.
fromtime.com
1 week ago

What Love Island Can Teach Us About the Importance of the Word Like

Love Island is a cultural landmark, with its simple premise of young people coupling up for love, fame, and fortune, often resulting in dramatic and complex interactions.
Television
#political-satire
fromDefector
1 week ago

I Am Sick And Tired Of These Normie Gamer Athletes | Defector

Wilson's impressive season parallels that of Arráez, boasting low strikeout and high contact rates, attributing his success to video games like Fortnite.
Video games
fromEater
1 week ago

Here's What Makes 'The Bear' So Infuriating

A lot has clearly happened between Carmy tacking up his list of "non-negotiables" in Season 3 to the end of Season 4, when he decides that it's time to walk away from restaurants forever, but those events are never examined in an effective way.
East Bay food
#ai
#social-media
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Secret Billionaires. Age-Gap Marriages. Plenty of Revenge.

The rise of microdramas showcases a new form of digital entertainment blending absurdity with social commentary.
Microdramas, like 'Money, Guns, and Merry Christmas', reflect evolving viewer preferences for brief, engaging content on social media.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Secret Billionaires. Age-Gap Marriages. Plenty of Revenge.

The rise of microdramas showcases a new form of digital entertainment blending absurdity with social commentary.
Microdramas, like 'Money, Guns, and Merry Christmas', reflect evolving viewer preferences for brief, engaging content on social media.
#music
Music
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

The first quarter of the year showcases a mix of diverse music genres centered around comfort.
Music
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

The first quarter of the year showcases a mix of diverse music genres centered around comfort.
#theatre
fromVulture
1 week ago

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

Iranian cinema flourishes under the pressure of censorship, transforming films into a unique blend of art and political commentary that reflects the struggles of filmmakers.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 week ago

A '100 Best Movies' List Is Only As Good As Its Celeb Ballots

Coppola's Daddy's Home nod is part of what makes lists...so endlessly appealing. It's not the vague arbitrary final rankings...the name of the game is individual ballots.
Independent films
#art-exhibition
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

28 Years Later review Danny Boyle's zombies on the rage rampage again

Back in 2002, screenwriter Garland and director Boyle had a monster hit with their post-apocalyptic horror thriller 28 Days Later, about a rage virus that leaks from a lab.
Independent films
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Reddit Shares The Dumbest Things "Real Men" Refuse To Do

One user recounted how his boss refused to give CPR to another man during an emergency, insisting it would be too feminine, illustrating extreme toxic masculinity.
Women
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Books We Think You Should Read This Summer | Defector

Summer reading is often confined to new and popular titles, but this guide offers a diverse selection of books that capture various summer moods.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Bruce Springsteen's Lost Albums Are Here. They Reveal a Side of the Boss He Was Too Afraid to Show.

"It seems as if it's become a big part of his own project to explain Bruce Springsteen to anyone who cares to listen."
NYC music
#contemporary-art
#lgbtq
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Baird's quasi-satirical story emphasizes the tussle between high-mindedness and baser instincts. As a librarian observes, the dictates of reason were no match for the flash of celebrity.
Parenting
#theater
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

Trump attended Les Misérables, symbolizing contrasting themes of revolution and tyranny against his political stance.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Reviews | One Is Angry,' One Is Izzy': John Krasinski and Jean Smart go solo onstage | amNewYork

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests

Trump attended Les Misérables, symbolizing contrasting themes of revolution and tyranny against his political stance.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Reviews | One Is Angry,' One Is Izzy': John Krasinski and Jean Smart go solo onstage | amNewYork

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kathy Lette looks back: Older women are invisible, so I make sure to do something outrageous every day'

Kathy Lette's journey from rebellious teenager to celebrated author demonstrates her unwavering commitment to provoke thought and entertain through humor and literature.
Women
#trump-administration
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

4 New Movies You Should Rent This Month

Ryan Coogler cemented his position in filmmaking with a stunning musical-horror hybrid that critiques cultural appropriation, becoming the most financially successful original blockbuster in 15 years.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Uncontested: Dazn's $1bn story reveals why the Club World Cup is really here

The Fifa Club World Cup raises questions about its purpose and relevance in a distracted sporting landscape.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Chicago Man Wears White Sox Cap To Work | Defector

Pope Leo XIV's choice to wear a White Sox ballcap at his general audience indicates a lighthearted connection to Chicago sports, humorously reflecting his character.
Chicago White Sox
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Moral Heart of The Simpsons

Bart Simpson and The Simpsons challenged cultural norms of the time, reflecting a rebellious youth amidst a backdrop of traditional middle-American values, often misunderstood by critics.
US politics
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | Ocean Vuong on Becoming a Father to His Brother

The aftermath of loss can lead to unexpected behaviors, highlighting coping mechanisms in the face of grief.
#documentary
fromDeadline
1 month ago
Film

Michael Imperioli, Josh Brolin, Matt Dillon, Director Ebs Burnough & More Go 'On The Road' With Jack Kerouac In Tribeca Documentary

Jack Kerouac aimed to deeply understand America through his experiences, a theme explored in the documentary "Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation."
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Podcast

The Man Behind the Icon: Pee-wee As Himself

The documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself' reveals the complexities of Paul Reubens behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman.
New series 'Stick' features Owen Wilson in a comedic exploration of professional golf.
Film
fromDeadline
1 month ago

Michael Imperioli, Josh Brolin, Matt Dillon, Director Ebs Burnough & More Go 'On The Road' With Jack Kerouac In Tribeca Documentary

Jack Kerouac aimed to deeply understand America through his experiences, a theme explored in the documentary "Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation."
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Man Behind the Icon: Pee-wee As Himself

The documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself' reveals the complexities of Paul Reubens behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman.
New series 'Stick' features Owen Wilson in a comedic exploration of professional golf.
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

Leeds during Thatcher: An alternative vision of northern coming of age

One thing I've found that I have in common with my friends is finding things on our daily commute or five minute breaks. There's always things to notice.
Photography
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

If Trump Could Make John Wayne the Head of Homeland Security, He Would

Trumpism blends nostalgia with a vision for the future, engaging both older and younger voters.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 weeks ago

Reskate Transforms Urban Walls into Day-to-Night Murals with Purpose and Glow | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Their murals are not static spectacles. These are works with dual identities: glowing with phosphorescent elements after dark and offering a fresh layer of narrative when natural light disappears.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tell us your favourite TV shows of 2025 so far

The Guardian's culture writers have unveiled their top TV shows of the year, sparking a call for readers to share their own favorites and new series to watch.
Television
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

Oneohtrix Point Never: Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1

Vaporwave derives its essence from '80s nostalgia while challenging conventional ideas of nostalgia through unique musical integration.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Rescuing a Movie About Angels From the Devil Himself: Kevin Smith on "Dogma" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

'Dogma' expresses Kevin Smith's waning religiosity through humor while engaging with significant religious themes.
The film's sincerity and humor resonate 25 years later despite controversy.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

White Claw and Caleb Pressley Team Up to End Summer Bailing and Boost Real Connection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bailing on plans has become so normalized that it’s now viewed as part of the culture. White Claw campaigns against this trend, promoting presence over absence.
Cocktails
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

McDonald's 'vulgar' mosaic ad could be a step too far

The campaign's playful retelling of history raises eyebrows, with one critic calling the mosaic "grotesque" while supporters call it a "master stroke of advertising."
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This corny 'conservative credit card' ad signals a very scary future for AI

Coign's AI-generated ad highlights significant changes in advertising and raises questions about technology's role in marketing and brand identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Death is not the end! From the new robot Walt Disney to Mountainhead, movies are fuelled by immortality

Miller stated that the concept of an animatronic Walt Disney is dehumanizing, arguing that it reduces a complex individual to a robotic impersonation, and that people cannot be replaced.
Artificial intelligence
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago

Philosophers on Holidays

"More songs about Buildings and Food' was the title of a 1978 album by the rock band Talking Heads. It was about all the things rock stars normally don't sing about."
#podcasting
Podcast
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Marc Maron to End His Long-Running WTF Podcast

Marc Maron is ending his influential podcast WTF With Marc Maron after nearly 16 years, citing burnout but satisfaction with their work.
fromDefector
1 month ago
Podcast

Curious, I'm No Longer Hearing Much Chatter From The Many Haters Who Claimed That LeBron James's Podcast Would Never Become "#8 On Trending" And "#9 On Trending" | Defector

Podcast
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Marc Maron to End His Long-Running WTF Podcast

Marc Maron is ending his influential podcast WTF With Marc Maron after nearly 16 years, citing burnout but satisfaction with their work.
fromDefector
1 month ago
Podcast

Curious, I'm No Longer Hearing Much Chatter From The Many Haters Who Claimed That LeBron James's Podcast Would Never Become "#8 On Trending" And "#9 On Trending" | Defector

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jesse Watters Declares, In the Biden Era, All of the Swimsuit Models Were Obese'

Remember back in the Biden era, all of the swimsuit models were obese. This is a good change. This is a healthy change of pace.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mercury Music Picks: Holocene Turns 22 and the Mercury on City Cast Portland!

"I am so tired-exhausted even-of people using the r-word thinking it's somehow subversive and edgy when it's actually completely fucked up and abelist."
Portland food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Brooke Shields' miraculous' 60th birthday: Child star who survived the industry is now a symbol of female empowerment

In the glaring lights of celebrity culture, Brooke Shields embodies America's complex narrative of innocence and exploitation, illustrating how youth can be commodified without consideration.
Women
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside Fascinating Story of Real-Life 'Handmaid's Tale' Mansion-and How It Was Saved From Demolition Before Landing Starring Role

The Handmaid's Tale concluded with an emotional finale, highlighting significant societal issues through its dystopian narrative.
Toronto
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