Even after more than 200 years since Jane Austen passed in 1817, her fans remain curious about what...
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Exploring Kenzaburō Ōe’s Literature Through Five Notable...
Kenzaburō Ōe, considered the last of Japan’s significant post-World War II authors, passed away in...
Kenneth Branagh’s Venice Film and Remarkable Career Output
Screenwriter Scott Frank shares a story about meeting Kenneth Branagh while working on the film...
A concise history of gospel music: African rhythms, sin...
Back in 1619, when the first enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia after being uprooted from their...
Antiquated Gender Norms Weaken Horror Tale of Young Vampire
Heads up: This write-up gives away some major spoilers for the movie Abigail. Abigail is a horror...
Abigail: Outdated Gender Stereotypes in a Vampire Horror Tale
Hey there! Just a heads-up, this chat is full of spoilers about the movie *Abigail*. So, *Abigail*...
Hip-Hop’s Global Reach and Its Quest for Authenticity
Not long after “Rapper’s Delight” hit the airwaves in the fall of 1979, remixes and...
Alice Munro, a virtuoso in short fiction: exceptional narratives...
Alice Munro, often lovingly referred to as “Canada’s Chekov,” passed away on May 13 at the age of...
Are Advanced Running Shoes Becoming a Concern in Sports?
Every four years, we get to witness an incredible spectacle where top athletes from around the...