Asura": Kore-eda's Overlooked Japanese Family Drama
Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Asura" (Netflix), a 7-episode Japanese drama released in early January 2024, follows four sisters' reactions to discovering their father's affair and a possible fifth sibling, exploring themes of womanhood, family, and societal expectations in 1970s Japan.
Asura": Kore-eda's Overlooked Japanese Family Drama
Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Asura" (Netflix), a 7-episode Japanese drama released in early January 2024, follows four sisters' reactions to discovering their father's affair and a possible fifth sibling, exploring themes of womanhood, family, and societal expectations in 1970s Japan.
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20% Bias Score
I'm Still Here": A Family's Resilience Under Brazil's Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here" portrays the Paiva family's life in 1970s Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's military dictatorship, focusing on their resilience after the father's abduction and the mother's strength in the face of political oppression.
I'm Still Here": A Family's Resilience Under Brazil's Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here" portrays the Paiva family's life in 1970s Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's military dictatorship, focusing on their resilience after the father's abduction and the mother's strength in the face of political oppression.
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24% Bias Score
The Little Foxes" Revival: A Powerful Performance Amidst a Murky Production
A revival of Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes" opened with an actor fainting but continued; Anne-Marie Duff's powerful performance as Regina is a highlight, but the production's modernized setting clashes with the play's Southern context, leaving its message unclear.
The Little Foxes" Revival: A Powerful Performance Amidst a Murky Production
A revival of Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes" opened with an actor fainting but continued; Anne-Marie Duff's powerful performance as Regina is a highlight, but the production's modernized setting clashes with the play's Southern context, leaving its message unclear.
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56% Bias Score
"Unstoppable": Anthony Robles' Inspirational Journey
"Unstoppable" is a biographical sports drama about Anthony Robles, a wrestler born with one leg, showcasing his athletic career and family relationships, highlighting the challenges faced by a struggling Afro-Latino family.
"Unstoppable": Anthony Robles' Inspirational Journey
"Unstoppable" is a biographical sports drama about Anthony Robles, a wrestler born with one leg, showcasing his athletic career and family relationships, highlighting the challenges faced by a struggling Afro-Latino family.
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36% Bias Score
The Outrun: A Woman's Journey of Recovery in the Orkney Islands
Saoirse Ronan stars in Nora Fingscheidt's "The Outrun," a film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir chronicling her return to the Orkney Islands to confront past trauma and overcome alcohol addiction, culminating in her reconciliation with her family and the natural world.
The Outrun: A Woman's Journey of Recovery in the Orkney Islands
Saoirse Ronan stars in Nora Fingscheidt's "The Outrun," a film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir chronicling her return to the Orkney Islands to confront past trauma and overcome alcohol addiction, culminating in her reconciliation with her family and the natural world.
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40% Bias Score
French Man Accused of Drugging Wife for Gang Rape
A French court hears closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife for a decade so others could rape her; his daughter confronts him in court.
French Man Accused of Drugging Wife for Gang Rape
A French court hears closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of drugging his wife for a decade so others could rape her; his daughter confronts him in court.
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24% Bias Score
I'm Still Here": A Family's Struggle Under Brazil's Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here" recounts the true story of Eunice Paiva and her family in 1971 Rio de Janeiro, during Brazil's military dictatorship, focusing on her husband's disappearance, her subsequent detention and interrogation, and her eventual path to becoming a political activist.
I'm Still Here": A Family's Struggle Under Brazil's Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here" recounts the true story of Eunice Paiva and her family in 1971 Rio de Janeiro, during Brazil's military dictatorship, focusing on her husband's disappearance, her subsequent detention and interrogation, and her eventual path to becoming a political activist.
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52% Bias Score
Sam Altman Denies Sister's Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, is being sued by his sister, Ann Altman, for alleged childhood sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006; Altman and his family deny the claims, citing Ann's mental health struggles and history of making increasingly extreme accusations.
Sam Altman Denies Sister's Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, is being sued by his sister, Ann Altman, for alleged childhood sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006; Altman and his family deny the claims, citing Ann's mental health struggles and history of making increasingly extreme accusations.
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68% Bias Score
Family Matters: The Humanization of Spies in New TV Series
Netflix's "Black Doves" and other recent spy series showcase spies with families, contrasting traditional portrayals; this trend humanizes characters and adds emotional depth to storylines.
Family Matters: The Humanization of Spies in New TV Series
Netflix's "Black Doves" and other recent spy series showcase spies with families, contrasting traditional portrayals; this trend humanizes characters and adds emotional depth to storylines.
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44% Bias Score
Eminem's Mother, Debbie Nelson, Dies at 69
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died at age 69 from lung cancer; their contentious relationship, marked by a defamation lawsuit and depicted in Eminem's music, has been a recurring theme throughout his career.
Eminem's Mother, Debbie Nelson, Dies at 69
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died at age 69 from lung cancer; their contentious relationship, marked by a defamation lawsuit and depicted in Eminem's music, has been a recurring theme throughout his career.
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48% Bias Score
Man Fakes Death, Appears in Video
An American man who faked his own death to escape his life reappears in a video message from Eastern Europe.
Man Fakes Death, Appears in Video
An American man who faked his own death to escape his life reappears in a video message from Eastern Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Harry's Canada Trip Fuels Family Reconciliation Speculation
Prince Harry's visit to Canada to promote the Invictus Games sparks speculation about his relationship with the Royal Family and the possibility of reconciliation.
Harry's Canada Trip Fuels Family Reconciliation Speculation
Prince Harry's visit to Canada to promote the Invictus Games sparks speculation about his relationship with the Royal Family and the possibility of reconciliation.
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48% Bias Score