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Faustian Bargains in “Death Becomes Her” and “Burnout Paradise”
The New Yorker,
The audience gets what it paid for in both the musical adaptation of the 1992 film, with Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, and a new show about the treadmill of life.
Turning a Blind Eye to War Crimes
A second Trump Administration could give impunity to American soldiers who commit atrocities.
Splitting Wicked into two movies was the first conversation director Jon M. Chu had
AV Club,
Fans frustrated by the decision never stood a chance.
Oh! DirecTV and Dish won't merge after all
This is the second time a proposed DirecTV/Dish merger has failed to close.
Former comedian Russell Brand ended up selling "magical amulets" for "EMF protection"
Boing Boing,
I've watched with fascination and disgust as Russell Brand has transformed over the years from actor, to spiritual guru and conspirituality grifter (which includes hawking cryptocurrency), to—immediately following rape allegations—right-wing Jesus loving Christian MAGA darling. It should come as no surprise that Brand, no matter what identity he chooses, somehow always finds a way to spread conspiracy theories and sell useless crap. — Read the rest The post Former comedian Russell Brand ended up selling "magical amulets" for "EMF protection" appeared first on Boing Boing.
Ariana Grande Has Been Accused of Queerbaiting After Saying Glinda Might Be Gay
Jezebel,
Christ, I need this press cycle to end.
A history of Hindi cinema: The 1960s
Hindi cinema has long been thrilling, musical, and commentary-rich. Our seven-part series on its history continues with the 1960s.
Javier Bardem will go to Canada and yell at Denis Villeneuve if he's not in Dune: Messiah
Everyone loves Stilgar. Javier Bardem even loves him enough to trek out to Denis Villeneuve's home and fight for his right to play the character if he has to.