The second season of Severance faces high expectations after a groundbreaking first season, blending surreal storytelling with complex themes of identity.
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The drama explores the profound emotional complexities of parenting and identity through a shocking revelation.
Grace VanderWaal is evolving from a child prodigy to a mature artist ready to share her authentic self through music.
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Embracing new challenges can lead to personal growth and reclaiming one's identity, regardless of age.
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The characters in No Good Deed face personal turmoil, confronting grief and relationships as they try to move forward in a crumbling emotional landscape.
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Robbie Williams's biopic uniquely portrays him as a CGI chimp, highlighting themes of immaturity and self-discovery against a backdrop of fame and family dynamics.
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Grace VanderWaal is evolving from a child prodigy to a mature artist ready to share her authentic self through music.
I started singing in a rock band in my 50s and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik
Embracing new challenges can lead to personal growth and reclaiming one's identity, regardless of age.
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The characters in No Good Deed face personal turmoil, confronting grief and relationships as they try to move forward in a crumbling emotional landscape.
Salma in Japan #1 - Tokyo - KALTBLUT Magazine
The series 'Salma in Japan' highlights cultural fusion through music and dance, showcasing the blend of Arab and Japanese identities.
Better Man review Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic
Robbie Williams's biopic uniquely portrays him as a CGI chimp, highlighting themes of immaturity and self-discovery against a backdrop of fame and family dynamics.
I Married My High School Sweetheart, And I Don't Recommend It
Growing up gay in a small Louisiana town can lead to isolation and despair.
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The film explores themes of maternal dissatisfaction and identity loss, led by Amy Adams' compelling portrayal of a frustrated stay-at-home mom.
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Mangione's complex identity and interests suggest he cannot be easily categorized politically, highlighting the limitations of social media in fully understanding individuals.
The Workaholic's Quest for Perfection
Workaholism is marked by an obsessive focus on work, often causing anxiety and a struggle to disconnect from professional identity.
The Power of Words: How Labels Influence Our Emotions
Our thoughts and words significantly impact our emotions and identity.
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Growing up gay in a small Louisiana town can lead to isolation and despair.
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The film explores themes of maternal dissatisfaction and identity loss, led by Amy Adams' compelling portrayal of a frustrated stay-at-home mom.
Why Americans are obsessing over Luigi Mangione's social media posts
Mangione's complex identity and interests suggest he cannot be easily categorized politically, highlighting the limitations of social media in fully understanding individuals.
The Workaholic's Quest for Perfection
Workaholism is marked by an obsessive focus on work, often causing anxiety and a struggle to disconnect from professional identity.
The Power of Words: How Labels Influence Our Emotions
Our thoughts and words significantly impact our emotions and identity.
The author embraces a fearless and shame-free enjoyment of sex despite past challenges and societal judgments.
Chappell Roan opens up on growing up religious and queer
Chappell Roan discusses the impact of her religious upbringing on her identity and sexuality, advocating for open conversations in conservative communities.
We need to liberate sex from shame and fear
The author embraces a fearless and shame-free enjoyment of sex despite past challenges and societal judgments.
Chappell Roan opens up on growing up religious and queer
Chappell Roan discusses the impact of her religious upbringing on her identity and sexuality, advocating for open conversations in conservative communities.
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Nicole Dezrea Jenkins researches the cultural significance of natural hair among Black women globally, highlighting identity and discrimination issues.
Best Books of 2025: 11 Releases to Add to Your Reading List
2025 promises a diverse selection of literature tackling themes like identity, relationships, disability, and class conflict.
Isabella Hammad and the Politics of Recognition
Writers have recurring tics that shape their narratives; Hammad's focus on recognition underscores deeper understanding in literary and real-world contexts.
Daisy Hildyard on Seeing Interconnectedness
The story explores themes of personal connection to history and literature through the character Gabriel's interactions with his tutor Thornton.
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Hollinghurst's novel explores the complexities of identity and theatre, reflecting societal changes over decades in a nuanced manner.
Best Books of 2025: 11 Releases to Add to Your Reading List
2025 promises a diverse selection of literature tackling themes like identity, relationships, disability, and class conflict.
Isabella Hammad and the Politics of Recognition
Writers have recurring tics that shape their narratives; Hammad's focus on recognition underscores deeper understanding in literary and real-world contexts.
Daisy Hildyard on Seeing Interconnectedness
The story explores themes of personal connection to history and literature through the character Gabriel's interactions with his tutor Thornton.
Alan Hollinghurst's new novel is a sharp account of British theatre and even pastiches my criticism | Michael Billington
Hollinghurst's novel explores the complexities of identity and theatre, reflecting societal changes over decades in a nuanced manner.
The author reflects on their experiences of survival during genocide, which shaped their perspective on home and personal resilience.
Oddity review deft Irish horror gets great value from ventriloquist's dummy
The film effectively combines supernatural horror with detective elements, creating a tense atmosphere and exploring themes of identity and malevolence.
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Aamna Mohdin's experience as a reporter in Calais forced her to confront her own childhood as a refugee in Kenya.
I Look White To Many. I'm Black. This Is What White People Say To Me.
Experiencing racism while being perceived as white reveals deep societal prejudices.
Openly expressed racism occurs under the assumption of shared identity.
The struggle of identity reveals complex layers of societal racism.
I'm An Adult Who Is Constantly Mistaken For A 12-Year-Old. This Is What My Life Is Like.
Society often misjudges individuals based on appearance, leading to frequent misunderstandings and challenges for those who are petite or youthful-looking.
Opinion | Reflections on Motherhood, Careers and Identity
Motherhood profoundly reshaped my understanding of feminism and womanhood, emphasizing its complexity beyond just career achievement.
I Look White To Many. I'm Black. This Is What White People Say To Me.
Experiencing racism while being perceived as white reveals deep societal prejudices.
Openly expressed racism occurs under the assumption of shared identity.
The struggle of identity reveals complex layers of societal racism.
I'm An Adult Who Is Constantly Mistaken For A 12-Year-Old. This Is What My Life Is Like.
Society often misjudges individuals based on appearance, leading to frequent misunderstandings and challenges for those who are petite or youthful-looking.
Opinion | Reflections on Motherhood, Careers and Identity
Motherhood profoundly reshaped my understanding of feminism and womanhood, emphasizing its complexity beyond just career achievement.
Crafting a Positive Religious or Spiritual Identity
Religious behavior is declining globally, especially among younger generations, who often associate negative traits with traditional religious identities.
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Artist Jessica Vollrath explores the tension between personal evolution and identity within the context of familial and spiritual narratives.
Crafting a Positive Religious or Spiritual Identity
Religious behavior is declining globally, especially among younger generations, who often associate negative traits with traditional religious identities.
Artist Spotlight: Jessica Vollrath
Artist Jessica Vollrath explores the tension between personal evolution and identity within the context of familial and spiritual narratives.
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Mathew Horne discusses how his early interests shaped his identity and career, reflecting on his journey from childhood to adulthood.
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Layton Williams embodies resilience and self-awareness, blending confidence with vulnerability in his journey through the entertainment world.
New Year's Resolutions for an Anteater
The author enthusiastically embraces their peculiar passion for eating ants, viewing it as an essential part of their identity.
12 London art exhibitions we can't wait to see in 2025
2025 promises exciting art exhibitions in London, featuring diverse themes and notable artists centered on identity, emotions, and cultural reflections.
It's Everyone Around Bob Dylan That Makes A Complete Unknown Worth Watching
Todd Haynes and Coen brothers represent Dylan in fragments and scenarios instead of as a whole, while Mangold presents a more forceful, indirect approach in A Complete Unknown.
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There is growing skepticism about the safety and authenticity behind cosmetic procedures, as they may compromise individual identity for perceived physical perfection.
The Best Films of 2024
Cinema reflects personal transformation and the complexities of identity, particularly illustrated through characters seeking solace and meaning in their film choices.
The Best Women-Led Photo Stories of 2024
Photography fosters dialogue about identity and emotion, especially through women-led projects that celebrate diverse experiences and narratives.
Oliver Sacks's Lifelong Search for Recognition
Oliver Sacks dedicated his life to understanding humanity through neurology while also revealing his own multifaceted identity and experiences over decades.
It's been a long year of lookalikes. What does that say about us?
The rise of lookalike contests reflects a modern obsession with celebrity culture and identity.
Gatherings have led to humorous situations, such as police intervention at celebrity doppelgänger meetings.
Lorraine O'Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90
Lorraine O'Grady, a monumental conceptual artist, passed away at age 90, leaving a profound legacy on identity and performance art.