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whatever.scalzi.com
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| | | | | There have always been "director's cuts" and "extended cuts" of films, particularly in the era of the DVD and Blu-Ray, when a film's distributor could slap in a few scenes that were cut out of the theatrical because the movie would be too long, or too laggy, or both, herald it as an "Unrated Director's... | |
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scifiwright.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The text is a critical review of a book review by Mr. Wilson, which is deemed juvenile, cynical, and dismissive of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The author of the text, John C. Wright, critiques Wilson's review for its arrogance, lack of genuine curiosity, and tendency to mock rather than engage with the subject matter. Wright argues that Wilson's criticism is not an artistic judgment but rather a form of propaganda aligned with a cynical worldview. He contrasts Wilson's approach with the depth and richness of Tolkien's world-building, calling Wilson an 'Autumn Man' who represents a nihilistic and emotionally shallow perspective. The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating art and literature that speaks to the human spirit and the dangers o... | |
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dissidentvoice.org
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| | | | | The U.S. arms and supports Israel's genocide and one of its largest banks, Citibank, plays a key role. Our latest visual in partnership with the Banking on Solidarity campaign illustrates how Citi helps arm Israel, finances weapons companies that make the weapons Israel uses in Gaza, and invests in the Israeli financial and tech sectors. | |
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nerdishly.com
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| | | On Friday morning at the Art Institute, I encountered the painting above, "Composition" (1936-37) by Maria Helena Viera da Silva. The plaque beside it attributes the following quote to the artist: "I paint my amazement, which at the same time is delight, fear and laughter. I do not want to exclude anything from this amazement.... | ||
