K-Pop, Cinematic Anxiety, and Political Extremes
This week, we look at how pop culture and politics mirror our fears, desires, and divisions.
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We are Primitive Man
Rachel Kushner's novel Creation Lake shows us that liberal activists want the same things that humans have always wanted, and conservative forces just want to be left alone to do as they please. The differences in political extremes often lead to the same end points.
K-Pop in Animation & Manga, and How It’s Done, Done, Done
From the spotlit fictional stage to the real-life practice rooms and competitions behind the curtains, what do KPop Demon Hunters and Girl Crush each say about the modern K-Pop industry?
Anxiety is the Cinematic Spirit of the 2020s
Artists like Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson are playing out our social fears on the screen, and the results are equal parts hilarious and disturbing.
When Art Explodes in the Mountains
From fireworks on sacred peaks to films that thrive in silence, literary detectives, and a timeless Brazilian groove—your weekly dive into art and culture.