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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler | Image Credit: newyorker.com In the February episode of our subscription podcast, John Doran and Luke Turner discuss Depeche Mode and the new Fargo while delving into Octavia E. Butler's prophetic 1993 book Parable of the Sower. John and Luke discuss Octavia E. Butler's powerful, eerie, and terrifying 1993 novel Parable of the Sower in this episode of tQ's Low Culture podcast. The story follows a young Black woman named Lauren Olamina as she attempts to survive the violence of a doomed and declining America while also delving into her own new belief system, Earthseed, which is centered around the idea that "Change is God." The novel is structured as a journal that starts in 2024, which heightens the unsettling feeling that this is a work ...

Beyoncé's Country Music Cards Song Review | Image Credit: hollywoodreporter.com Beyoncé's 2016 album "Lemonade" featured the song "Daddy Lessons," which felt too perfect to be a one-off due to the country influence she added to it. What were the chances that she would ever go back to that particular musical inspiration for an album? Probably not as much as they would have been if someone had ever attempted to determine the likelihood that the Rolling Stones would cover a unique country song like "Faraway Eyes" with a whole project that leaned that way. Of course, they never did. In the immediate aftermath of a fantastic dance/club compilation as deeply entrenched in Black music and queer history as "Renaissance," the possibilities would have appeared immeasurably lower. Therefore, ev...

Disney Making 'Pirates of the Caribbean' | Image Credit: disneyfoodblog.com The Walt Disney Company has committed an endless string of errors in recent years, the majority of which can be traced back to the company's evident political inclinations. Disney chose a war that it is now losing with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The firm produced an astounding amount of bombs, including films from formerly untouchable studios like Pixar and Marvel. Children's animated films that have included progressive political themes have suffered greatly at the box office. Dramatic failures included even the Haunted Mansion movie, which included a diverse ensemble and was based on a famous theme park attraction. Also Read: NFL Honors for 2024: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class | Who took home the ma...

Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus Reach Significant Relationship Milestone | Image Credit: People.com A source said that Cyrus is "extremely happy" with the drummer. Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus seem to be growing closer than before. According to rumors, actors are presently cohabiting. People claims that the singer's loved ones are ecstatic for her as she pursues a deeper relationship with her long-term beau. Read Also: Lana Del Rey Shows Up to Talk About Taylor Swift’s Tragic Grammy Awards Miley Cyrus moves in with her boyfriend Maxx Morando According to a person who spoke with the newspaper, Morando is considered a "wonderful guy" among Cyrus' inner circle. It seems that after starting a romantic relationship with the drummer, the Grammy-winning singer has undergone significan...

Lana Del Rey Shows Up to Talk About Taylor Swift's Tragic Grammy Awards | Image Credit: thenerdstash.com Despite the outcome, Lana Del Rey had a good time at the Grammys. Correcting the record is Lana Del Rey. The singer said she had a good time at the 2024 Grammy Awards even if she didn't win any prizes. Del Rey told followers she never experienced "[one] ounce of bad emotion" throughout the event in a recent Instagram remark. Her statement confirms rumors that she was disappointed that Taylor Swift won Album of the Year. Despite the speculations, it appears that the celebrity is not upset about the defeat and is just remembering the Grammys from this year with joy. Related Story: Taylor Swift gives a kiss to Travis Kelce headed to Super Bowl after winning the AFC title game I...

Chanel's Street Walk in a Sheer Dress | Image Credit: sqandal.com Chanel West Coast's bare-midriff street promenade captured by photographers is receiving a lot of backlash. Chanel West Coast received negative feedback from her own Instagram followers after posting a street walk video of herself being pursued by photographers in the way of Kim Kardashian last year. The former Ridiculousness star wore a chic minidress while supporting the sheer trend in a post for her 3 million+ followers. However, viewers appeared more interested in criticising her than in dissecting her look. https://www.instagram.com/p/CxJh2l3rJBm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The video from September 2023 was released about a year after Chanel gave birth to her daughter, Bowie Breeze. Though most comments c...

Hollywood actor Carl Weathers dies at the age of 76 - known for his part in 'Rocky' | Cause of death revealed | Image Credit: zeebiz.com On Thursday, February 1, Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies and had appearances in several more movies and TV programs, including Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson,Arrested Development, and many more, died away. He was seventy-six. Carl Weathers passed away quietly in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, according to a statement sent by his family on Friday, as reported by Deadline. Carl was a remarkable individual who led a remarkable life. He has made an enduring impact on movies, television, the arts, and sports, and he is well-known both internationally and among different generations. He w...