People & culture
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Post-Election Syndromes
I don’t jump and shout about sports, entertainment, religion, or politics. I’m just not built to be a follower, and no one can force me into that vessel. I appreciate followers and fellowships, because leadership is vital for guiding us forward. As you know, and as I often post, our society is a hot mess.…
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Download 1,600+ Publications from the Metropolitan Museum of…
[ad_1] Many of us in these past few generations first heard of the Metropolitan Museum of Art while reading E. L. Konigsburg’s novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. More than a few of us also fantasized about running away to live in that vast cultural institution like the book’s young protagonists Claudia…
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The 3rd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Fe…
[ad_1] VIBFF 2023 amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming. A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema! After two successful editions, The Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival is back once again with a hybrid version to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia and to foster accessibility across the country. The third annual…
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HAIL TO THE KING QUINCY!
A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Maestro Behind the Soundtrack of Our Lives Quincy Jones has departed this world, but his legacy will continue to echo through our lives, defining generations of music, film, and cultural achievements that shaped the very soundtracks we hold close. In a career that spanned nearly seven decades, Quincy Jones…
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How female action stars have wowed through the ages
[ad_1] Eureka Entertainment There’s long been a misconception that action films are a masculine domain. But female strength and agility have been showcased on the big screen since the silent era. When you think about action films, the default response is probably to think about men. The bulging musculature of Sly Stallone in Cobra (1986)…
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A Tale of Two Concerts
Reflections on Mount Vernon’s Evolution in Music:I recently stumbled upon a youtube clip (below) showcasing a concert at the newly renovated Mount Vernon Memorial Stadium in 2023. Watching it, I was swept back 40 years to my first breakthrough concert in 1984, where I headlined Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and…
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Faeforge Academy: Here, After – Nikolas Rinket
[ad_1] Today we introduce you to the first of our characters for the Here, After campaign, Nikolas Rinket, played by the incredibly talented WallE (@walle123). What past has Nikolas left to remake himself as a toy-tinkerer? Stay tuned as we introduce the rest of our characters over the next few weeks! Here, After is a…
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The Fight Beyond the Ring: Reflections on Tyson, Legacy, and the Unseen Storylines Leading to November 15th
Anybody Nervous about the Upcoming Bout? As boxing fans anticipate the November 15th bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, for me the event reverberates beyond the ring. This fight, structured with two-minute rounds over eight rounds, is no mere spectacle; it’s a professional-grade contest that bridges generations, inviting legends and newcomers alike into a…
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Sea Lemon Shares New Single ‘Sweet Anecdote’
[ad_1] Natalie Lew, the Seattle-based musician who records as Sea Lemon, has unveiled a new song called ‘Sweet Anecdote’. It follows ‘Crystals’, her recent collaboration with Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. Check it out below. “‘Sweet Anecdote,’ of all of my songs up until this point, was the shortest song to come from…
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Mythology Expert Reviews Depictions of Greek & Roman Myths i…
[ad_1] It’s safe to say that we no longer believe in the gods of the ancient world — or rather, that most of us no longer believe in their literal existence, but some of us have faith in their box-office potential. This two–part video series from Vanity Fair examines a variety of movies and television shows…