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Busts of Howard and Edna Hong feature prominently in the Hong Kierkegaard Library's new location at Steensland Hall. Photo by Evan Pak '19 The Hong Kierkegaard Library serves as the official worldwide repository for books by…

"The Oath Keepers were absolutely attempting a coup," asserted the group's former national spokesperson (in his own words: propagandist), Jason Van Tatenhove, during a virtual event organized by the International Center for Study of…

There is no account for alchemy, fruitful or withering, when assembling a piece. You can edit the script online, set the stage, assign roles to your best ability, but once a production is underway, it's gone. This is perhaps what explains…

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FFrench philosopher and poet Jean Wahl lived from 1888 to 1974. He was professor of philosophy at the Sorbonne from 1936 to 1947, but with a six-year break (1940-1945) during World War II. During this period, he suffered…

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The term “Disney cartoon” conjures up many images: a smiling, ginger-haired mouse whistling down the street. A pale, dark-haired princess sleeping in a metaphor-laden glass box. A strangely warm princely lion leaping through a…

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix celebrates Mass with members of Region XIII of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on February 12, 2020, during their ad limina visit / Daniel…

But Maciunas was an inveterate organizer – a problem, since he happened to work with avant-garde artists, the kind of people who didn't like to be organized. For years he tried to collect these cats. He opened FluxShop, where Fluxus art –…

The great divide after the modern world will be between historical and ahistorical regimes.Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophie in Gaspra, Crimea, where they lived in 1901-1902. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Leo Tolstoy,…

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Back to normal in Cannes? Maybe. Yet the new normal, if there is one, will not appear until next year. Unlike the bumpy 2021 edition, this one wasn't weighed down by any Covid-19 regulations; however, changes of quite a…

In many ways, the 90s could be considered a renewed golden age for cinematic creativity. This renewed drive for ingenuity showed in the villains of the era, who were noticeably bolder and more defiant than their '80s predecessors. !-->!-->!-->…

Ataturk leaves Ankara for the last time May 26 is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days left before the end of the year is 219. Railways May 26, 1934 date and…

Picture via IMDb rick and morty is an animated television series for adults. The sitcom was created for Cartoon Network's late-night lineup and is in its sixth season. It follows the misadventures of mad scientist and…

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Cartoon Network is a children's animation and storytelling genius by day, and a crazy, steamy, cartoonish treasure by night. Declaring "All kids out of the pool", adult swimming takes over the family-run Cartoon Network as its goofy,…

“In every region of the world, democracy is under attack from populist leaders and groups who reject pluralism and demand unchecked power to…

He really cared This is a copy of a recent chain email I received from an old high school friend that really pissed me off! I think more and more people are starting to feel what I feel. I never cared if you were…

Yoav Meyrav, a research associate at the Maimonides Center for Advanced Studies at the University of Hamburg, received a grant of 1.5 million euros (about $1.58 million) for his work on medieval Hebrew philosophical manuscripts. The…

It's a tired cliché that the movie industry is derivative. Anyone who owns both "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon" on DVD could speak of similar authority. But the most unique ideas about our culture are found in such repetition. With my…

Above: Below performing at Brooklyn Steel on March 17. Photo by Buscar Photo. As spring break was coming to an end, I thought I'd let it end with a bang. On March 17, Underoath played to sold-out crowds at Brooklyn Steel in…

It doesn't matter to most Disney and Marvel viewers Moon Knight if Marc Spector is Jewish. However, for those in the Jewish community, it means the world. As a Jewish Marvel fan myself, I was so excited for Moon Knight because I knew…

Thrills and chills aren't limited to any particular genre, even a genre as broad as horror. Filmmakers like David Lynch, who recently announced a mysterious upcoming series, use unconventional methods to disorient and terrify viewers.…

It may have been a case of the candle that burns the brightest also burns the fastest, but the series didn't last long for this world and never quite replicated the controlled chaotic glow (read : madness) of its first three…

Politics Insider May 11: Ottawa to Appeal Alberta Ruling; Ontario PC MLAs in hot water over dodgy allowances Welcome to a preview of Maclean's Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to receive it straight to…

The prospect of artificial crises looms as the ruling party - the All Progressives Congress (APC) - and the main opposition party - the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - head to their respective nominating conventions to crystallize their…

Atiku sees the 2023 presidency as his last hurrah and his final opportunity for an odds-defying long throw from Hail Mary in Aso Villa By Tiko Okoye The prospect of artificial crises looms as the ruling party - the All Progressives…

Ten years later, in 2020, as a pandemic took hold, Oyola began hearing from detained immigrants about the virus. In June, ICE transferred 74 people from detention centers in Arizona and Florida to ICA Farmville, 51 of whom were infected…

This is a guest post by my friend and colleague Logan Zepperi. Logan holds a Masters of Philosophy from the Talbot School of Theology, a Bachelors of Science in Philosophy, and is currently a graduate student in Clinical…

Cinema seasons do not respect the Gregorian calendar. They're mediated by studio spreadsheets, holiday weekends, and amorphous concepts like "Awards Season" and "Dumpuary." But you know the start of a movie season when you see one, and…

Disturbing existentialism, religious anxiety, men journaling in a room and interacting with an unfamiliar subculture, are some of the themes that run through the work of Paul Schrader throughout his career. A director whose ambition is…

Dream Child (1985)Gavin Millar, the director, critic and TV presenter, once a frequent contributor to Sight and Sound, died in London of a brain tumor on April 20, 2022. He was a man of great intelligence, d knowledge, spirit and generosity…

'Bubble' premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2022. netflix Tetsurō Araki, a notable Japanese animator and director, is known for his dark anime projects like The attack of the Titans and Death threat. So it's…

As horrifying as the reports coming out of Ukraine are, we are seeing – quite literally – only a small part of what is happening. Media organizations pixelate parts of images they deem too graphic and cut video clips before they get too…

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He was repeating a point already made in 2002 to the Scottish Socialist Voice (a publication with which Musk and Bezos are potentially unfamiliar). "Nothing and no one is exploited, and the possibilities for entertainment are pretty much…

I am not Penny Rimbaud! Who the hell is Penny Rimbaud? Ivana Vojnić Vatarić, Marko Vojnić, Mike Dines and Russ Bestley 147pages Published by Itchy Monkey Press This book is described as a limited edition catalog of Crass-related artwork…

The 2022 Widen is perhaps the most depressing since the 1917 edition, which listed the cricketers who died in the Somme, and in the other dreadful battles of the previous year. The misery which the new edition inspires is twofold:…

Although we all know that violence in all its forms - whether in war, intimidation of people, communal discord, police brutality, rape - is essentially horrific, we remain largely indifferent to it until we are not directly affected.…

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Charlotte is a breathtaking animated film that painstakingly recounts the tragic journey of a visionary artist. "Life? or theatre?" by Charlotte Salomon consists of nearly a thousand paintings that depict her memory of a harrowing…

When it comes to Mekas' wartime past, conservative texts tend to be ill-reasoned and riddled with mistakes, big and small. The show's online documents set the tone from the start, claiming that "during the last moments of World…

I met Cara Hoffman when she attended a reading I gave at Bluestockings bookstore in New York for my third novel, Sketchin 2018. She had just published her third novel, Working, and we became friends that…

Passover was March 30 the first year I celebrated it. I remember it was a stormy spring in Los Angeles. Rainwater roared through the city's aqueducts. I had never seen so much rain in Southern California before. Everything seemed to…

Theater veteran David Willinger directs an exciting hybrid showcase of live theatrical experience coupled with video featuring Espirito Domingo, Sharendelle Murga, Robert Striker and Hanna Ventura.A theater and video hybrid155 1st Avenue,…

Here we are. And in 2022, today, April 15, is Good Friday. (It's no coincidence, it's also the first day of Passover) In Christian tradition, Maundy Thursday launched the events that led to today's horror, tomorrow's…

With the sting of her recent Best Actress Oscar snub still burning (we all know her turn spencer was more than worthy), it feels good to see Kristen Stewart reserved, busy, and being cast in auteur horror movies. Since Rosé glassthe…

We recently discussed the gathering of Democratic politicians and media personalities at the University of Chicago to discuss how to better shape the news, combat “misinformation,” and re-educate those with conservative views. The…

There is no standard definition of "progressive" which seems to cover all the different possible meanings of the word. For many, the meaning seems to be 'forward-thinking' or 'equity-conscious' or 'justice-conscious', or some combination!-->…

Joan Leslie in "Repeat performance.” As independent movie theaters face an existential crisis brought on by streaming and the pandemic, it's worth remembering that there's yet another avenue for adventurous moviegoers. Yes, movies…

What happens when the existential void You look? This may seem like an ominous question, but as our youth and Western society experience an identity crisis, the answer to this question is of the utmost relevance. Previously, I…

THE OWL is a fierce and wild bird, but it rarely acts wild. He is a wise bird, but he rarely speaks. The less he talks, the more he learns. The more he talks, the less he learns. Sit around the owl and nudge the bird to deliver its…

Disney and Pixar have made over 20 films together. We grew up with toys dealing with existentialism, rats wanting to be world famous chefs, an old man robbing his house with balloons, and monsters that turned scary kids into an…

Scandinavia is well known for its artists who immerse themselves in the mythologies of their countries, amid the dramatic contrasts of their weather conditions. From the existentialism of Edvard Munch, who felt “a cry crossing nature”,…

From April 14 to September 4, the exhibit offers a tasty bite of American Jewish immigration history and culture The Skirball Cultural Center presents "I'll Have What She's Have": The Jewish Deli, an exhibit that explores how American…

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Given that Alberto Giacometti is widely regarded, if not without some dissent, as one of the major sculptural talents of the 20th century, and that his circle of immediate friends included Samuel…

"When my son, now 44, graduated in 2010, my failure to sponsor his dream import business increased his hatred towards me. It moved towards whoever could take it. When I withdrew his allowance he cut off until June when his…

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What if we could tell the story of philosophy through the story of the love life of philosophers? Like the rest of us, philosophers are mere humans, driven by their bodies and their desires, not just their rational minds. Looking at…

What non-compliance does NOT mean *Note to potential commenters: please be aware that this is not a discussion forum, but a place where readers can interact with me regarding my expressed opinion. If you post a comment, make…

On stage at the intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis theater at the Geffen Playhouse, TRAYF* is a highly compelling and entertaining play, written by Lindsay Joelle and well directed by Maggie Burrows. The production is essentially…

The Frontières program starts this year in Cannes with the Frontières Platform. This year, the program includes proof-of-concept presentations and a buyer's showcase will take place the third weekend in May. The Buyers Showcase presents…

It may be a counter reaction to our increasingly digital reality, but lately horror movies have increasingly looked to primitive pasts to resurrect the rituals and fears of folktales. . It's a striking global trend, spanning puritanical…

Avery wears: Shirt: Vintage YSLHarmony is wearing: Dress: 80s vintage Los Angeles itself is also a strongly felt presence on the record, both in the form of hazy soundscapes and soaring melodies, and darker,…

March 31, 2022 For this episode of our culture column, we've changed the format slightly. Our editor Kayle Crosson and our regular contributor Chlostar ten Brink discusses the 2017 film First Reformed – and their conversation!-->…

Nate'n Al is back on Beverly Drive By Dolores Quintana Nate'n Al's, the historic Jewish Deli that faced a number of challenges during the pandemic, has once again been revived, as What Now Los Angeles reports. This time the…

Writer-director Céline Sciamma has a lot of talent, but her greatest talent might be finding the perfect endings for her films. “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” her landmark 2019 lesbian romance, is a slow burn with a powerful…

Climate activists have blocked the Glasgow offices of the Russian-linked shipping company Seapeak, demanding an end to the transport of gas that fuels the invasion of Ukraine. Activists are disrupting operations at Seapeak's Glasgow…

Feminism puts women in boxes. There are budding CEOs breaking the glass ceiling. There are activists in T-shirts with placards, shouting at the protests. There are sultry, seductive women who end up as #MeToo activists. There are…

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl will feature many factions vying for influence and control of the area; from independent Solitaires to Bandits who go after them. Two factions defined the landscape of HARLER and STALKER 2 right from the…

By Milan Perera, second year englishAfter their critically acclaimed production of ManosphereThe University of Bristol Drama Society (DramSoc) is back with another groundbreaking theatrical spectacle that deals with perennial questions that…

It looks like Moon Knight will be Jewish. After all the controversy that revolved around whether the character would be Jewish in the Disney + moon knight series, it has now apparently been confirmed by the show's lead director that the…

Christian Zen is something wonderful. Although precisely what it is is a little slippery. These are mainly Christians who have found Zen meditation useful in their spiritual life. But sometimes it gets weirder and much…

Canakkale Victory Anniversary March 18 is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. The number of days left before the end of the year is 288. Railways March 18, 1920 The Strait of Geyve…

Regardless of which parts are fiction and which are fact, the Battle of Troy is one of the most famous military engagements in history. Yet it wasn't just Helen, Achilles and a wooden horse. Many important stories unfolded…

This new work examines faith and tradition versus medical and scientific knowledge in the psychiatry-Christianity equation.BOOK REVIEWChristianity and psychiatryEdited by John R. Peteet, MD; H. Steven Moffic, MD; Ahmed Hankir, MBChB,…

The first micro-budget feature from the Manchester-based writer-director Brett Gregory looks at a man's life at three different points in his life, linking his early experience with psychological depression in middle!-->…