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The misuse of “boundaries” shows our need for control
I generally try, when eavesdropping, to take my cues from George Michael, patron saint of unsolicited advice that’s also generally...
“After the Hunt” is a slippery study of our desire to wield power
In what seem like pivotal moments during director Luca Guadagnino’s new film, “After the Hunt,” conversations between characters are all...
“Alien: Earth” warns us to be careful of the monsters we make
“Now, we rule.” For all his proclaimed genius, Prodigy CEO Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin) failed to account for the probability...
Alabama’s poet laureate reckons with personal and political grief
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TV networks are more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before
“Is there any way we can screw him?” asked President Richard M. Nixon. “We’ve been trying to,” an aide replied,...
“Alice” goes down the rabbit hole again
Why would anyone reenter a world of death games after surviving the last time? On “Squid Game,” Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae)...
Kamala Harris’ memoir revisits Biden tensions, 2024 regrets
Kamala Harris is back in the spotlight with “107 Days,” a memoir chronicling her historically brief 2024 presidential campaign. Released Tuesday,...
“The Lowdown” puts a gritty spin on noir
“The Lowdown” introduces its scraggly detective Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) by way of a visit to a private club where...
Lilith Fair rewrote the rules of rock
Within the first 15 minutes of “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – the Untold Story,” a new documentary about the...
Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger may give Trump even more influence over what Americans watch
Following unprecedented threats from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, major affiliate station owners Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting pressured Disney’s...
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