For years, inventive companies like The Onion and Funny or Die capitalized on a culture that just wanted to laugh online. But after massive disruptions in digital advertising and on social media platforms, those companies find themselves imperiled. Did th
via The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/2018/3/26/17157020/online-comedy-the-onion-funny-or-die-digital-media
It was more than five years ago when Lance Armstrong went on Oprah, looked her in the eye, and admitted to the world that his iconic comeback story was fueled by the most comprehensive doping regimen in cycling history. The seven-time Tour de France winne
via Deadspin: https://deadspin.com/the-ridiculous-saga-of-lance-armstrong-the-cheater-who-1802288537
Get the latest news and updates on art, literature, music, travel, and history in a fun and interesting way.
via Culture: https://www.believermag.com/issues/201211/?read=interview_sendak
In his work with the White House, is Mohammed bin Salman driving out extremism, or merely seizing power for himself?
via The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/09/a-saudi-princes-quest-to-remake-the-middle-east
Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.
Link: https://www.netflix.com/title/80206395
Avengers: Infinity War: Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo. With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans. The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz o
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Isle of Dogs: Directed by Wes Anderson. With Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban. Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog.
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5104604/?ref_=nv_sr_1
People who say the “wrong” thing and suffer the consequences.
via This American Life: https://thisamericanlife.org/637/words-you-cant-say
In this politically charged climate, it feels like you have to be super careful with your language, no matter who you are or what side you’re on. Stories about people who say the “wrong” thing and suffer the consequences, including a very conservative Republican from Louisiana who’s lambasted for being too liberal.
Hear the Fresh Air program for February 6, 2018
In this politically charged climate, it feels like you have to be super careful with your language, no matter who you are or what side you’re on. Stories about people who say the “wrong” thing and suffer the consequences, including a very conservative Republican from Louisiana who’s lambasted for being too liberal.
Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with ali…
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20518872-the-three-body-problem?from_search=true
In this politically charged climate, it feels like you have to be super careful with your language, no matter who you are or what side you’re on. Stories about people who say the “wrong” thing and suffer the consequences, including a very conservative Republican from Louisiana who’s lambasted for being too liberal.
A child genius raised in poverty, she wanted to change the world. A horrific act of violence nearly destroyed her.
via The Atavist Magazine: https://magazine.atavist.com/promethea-unbound-child-genius-montana
In this politically charged climate, it feels like you have to be super careful with your language, no matter who you are or what side you’re on. Stories about people who say the “wrong” thing and suffer the consequences, including a very conservative Republican from Louisiana who’s lambasted for being too liberal.
Black Panther: Directed by Ryan Coogler. With Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira. T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a chall
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
Captain Fantastic: Directed by Matt Ross. With Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso. In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
Annihilation: Directed by Alex Garland. With Natalie Portman, Benedict Wong, Sonoya Mizuno, David Gyasi. A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply.
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2798920/?ref_=nv_sr_1
He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
Game Night: Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein. With Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan. A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery when the shady brother
via IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2704998/?ref_=nv_sr_1
He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
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He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
Winning millions of dollars seemed as good a retirement plan as any.
via The Huffington Post: http://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/lotto-winners/
He’s plunged back into the land of the non-living, where he is told by a familiar face that he must sing karaoke to get back home, which he hesitantly does.
Promises to upend international engagement, U-S trade and immigration policy were central to Donald Trump’s campaign. What Trump’s win may mean for America’s role in the world.
via Diane Rehm: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-11-10/what-trumps-victory-might-mean-for-americas-place-in-the-world
The electorate has, in its plurality, decided to live in Trump’s world of vanity, hate, arrogance, untruth, and recklessness.
via The New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-american-tragedy-donald-trump
It is impossible to react to this moment with anything less than revulsion and profound anxiety.
