Tag #Social Commentary

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Stand-up Comedy at Le Monde Festival: Humorists Tackle Societal Issues

On September 20th, four stand-up comedians performed at Le Monde's festival, using humor to address societal issues and the future, with diverse perspectives ranging from political satire to personal experiences.

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nrc.nl
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Brazil's "The Blue Trail" critiques ageism in a dystopian future

Gabriel Mascaro's "The Blue Trail" portrays a near-future Brazil where elderly citizens deemed unproductive are sent to colonies, prompting 77-year-old Tereza to embark on a transformative Amazonian journey.

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No Poverty
bbc.com
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The White Lotus" Season 3: Divisive Reception and Uncertain Future

The highly anticipated third season of HBO's "The White Lotus", set in Thailand, concluded with mixed reviews, sparking debate about its future and whether it can maintain its previous success.

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elpais.com
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Insomnia in Spain: A Novel Explores Sleep Deprivation and Societal Pressures

Isaac Rosa's new novel, "Las buenas noches," examines Spain's widespread sleep problems, linking insomnia to societal pressures and the 24/7 culture.

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16% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dw.com
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Squid Game": A Reflection of Socioeconomic Disparity

Squid Game," Netflix's most successful series, depicts a deadly competition between financially desperate individuals and wealthy elites, highlighting South Korea's stark socioeconomic inequalities and the global relevance of such disparities.

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kathimerini.gr
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Boeotia": Lanthimos' Venice Premiere Reflects Global Anxieties

Yorgos Lanthimos' "Boeotia," a loose adaptation of "Save the Green Planet," premiered at the Venice Film Festival, starring Emma Stone as a CEO abducted by conspiracy theorists who believe she's an alien, reflecting current anxieties about AI, war, and climate change denial.

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Climate Action
taz.de
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The Evolution of Language: New Terms, Confusion, and the Search for Inclusivity

This article explores the author's experience with newly coined terms, analyzing their impact on communication and social inclusion, focusing on LGBTQIA+, FLINTA*, and the term "Care Work".

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Quality Education
bbc.com
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Cause of Death: Unknown" Selected as Iran's Oscar Entry

Iran's official submission for the 2026 Oscars is "Cause of Death: Unknown," a film by Ali Zarringar that faced a three-year ban under President Raisi before a limited release last year.

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theguardian.com
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Rob & Rylan's Passage to India": A Modern Take on the Travelogue

Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark-Neal's three-part BBC Two travelogue through India updates the familiar format with humor, insightful discussions on gay identity, and interviews with a gay politician and a Dalit rapper.

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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The Man in My Basement": A Parable on Racism and Capitalism

Nadia Latif's film adaptation of Walter Mosley's novel explores themes of racism, capitalism, and exploitation through the story of Charles Blakey, a Black man struggling to keep his ancestral home, who rents his basement to a mysterious white businessman with unsettling consequences.

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theguardian.com
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Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave: A Dark Comedy on Redundancy and Masculinity

Korean director Park Chan-wook's new film, Decision to Leave, based on Donald E Westlake's novel, explores a man's descent into murder after losing his job, weaving together family dysfunction, masculinity, and societal critique.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
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Immigration, Identity, and the Myth of a Homogenous Past

The author uses personal experience and historical evidence to challenge the idea that immigration threatens national identity, arguing that economic inequality and a false narrative of a homogenous past are the true sources of societal anxiety.

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16% Bias Score

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