The US election culture wars: A journey from book bans to celebrity endorsements

The US election culture wars: A journey from book bans to celebrity endorsements

“Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Harrison Ford and even The Avengers have expressed their support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while Republican contender Donald Trump has received endorsements from Elon Musk, Kid Rock, and Hulk Hogan. In this installment of arts24, Eve Jackson delves into the American culture wars, which include the controversy surrounding … Read more

The Franchise critique – Armando Iannucci’s comic book spoof shines thanks to a standout performance | TV & radio

The Franchise critique – Armando Iannucci’s comic book spoof shines thanks to a standout performance | TV & radio

It’s a strange truth that in order to effectively satirize something, you have to have a level of love for it – even if it’s just a little bit. You have to see the whole picture and understand not only where it falls short, but also where it succeeds, and why some people are fond … Read more

Karl Ove Knausgård reflects on the book that had a profound impact on him as a teenager: ‘The History of Bestiality’.

Karl Ove Knausgård reflects on the book that had a profound impact on him as a teenager: ‘The History of Bestiality’.

My earliest reading memoryOne of the most fascinating books from my childhood was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. It featured a wild girl from Australia who could balance on the water spray exhaled by a whale, traveling around with the whale. Reading this book at the age of six was a magical experience that still amazes … Read more