Author: James

The problem with a Glee reboot is that Glee only works bc it is a byproduct of the purgatory that is the end of the 00s. The sheen of the 2008 crash, the 1st Obama presidency, and the intro of the iPhone create such a specific atmosphere under which Glee’s zanyness could thrive.

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Zoe Kazan’s historical drama miniseries on Netflix, “East of Eden,” is a treat. The seven-episode series is based on John Steinbeck’s legendary novel of the same name. It features a long list of talented names, with Florence Pugh leading the line as the complicated and nigh-invariably antagonistic Cathy Ames. Across seven episodes, Pugh is given plenty of…

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In the final room of Tate Modern’s landmark Frida Kahlo exhibition, the artist’s brows are everywhere: on a pair of Crocs, on a bejewelled rubber duck, on a gigantic pack of sanitary pads that comes with a limited-edition Mason jar. Frida: The Making of an Icon, billed as the first major exploration of Kahlo’s rise…

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