Netflix’s newest hit series “Wednesday”, directed by Tim Burton, has officially revived the world’s love for the Addams Family. Jenna Ortega’s role as the delightfully dreadful Wednesday Addams has earned much praise from fans and critics alike, who champion Ortega’s expert ability to bring Wednesday’s apathetic, dark-humored persona to a new generation of viewers–and as someone who’s just begun the show, I’d have to agree with that assessment. But what endears me most about “Wednesday” are the ways in which the show, mainly through its titular character, pays homage to the oft-misrepresented subculture of goth.
Day: January 2, 2023
Angola, Do You Hear Us? Oscar Shortlisted Doc Takes on Mass Incarceration
One of the most important documentaries of 2022, Angola Do You Hear Us? Voices from a Plantation Prison has just been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. The documentary follows esteemed playwright, Liza Jessie Peterson, as she performs her play The Peculiar Patriot for the incarcerated population living in Angola prison. The documentary follows her performance as it gets shut down in the jail and uplifts the voices of those who live there.
Jets Eliminated from Playoffs After Fifth Consecutive Loss
It’s a new year, but for the New York Jets, there’s little reason to celebrate in light of Sunday’s 6-23 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The game marked the team’s fifth consecutive loss this season and subsequently the Jets’ elimination from the playoffs, in what analysts have described as one of the NFL’s worst late-season nosedives to date.
The Groundbreaking News Anchor, Barbra Walters, Dies at 93
Just 2 days before the new year, the world lost one of its most well-respected, and ground-breaking faces on television. Barbara Walters, one of the first female broadcasters, who played a huge role in helping women to break through the glass ceiling, passed away at 93 years of age. According to Cindi Berger, Walters’ spokesperson, “Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.”
2023 Wellness Habits for Your Zodiac Signs
It’s no secret that taking time to practice self-care is crucial for your overall health. But with a plethora of wellness rituals out there, how do you know exactly which one will help you feel your best? It turns out the answer is written in the stars. Turning to your sun sign can provide some guidance on the best way for you to recharge, relax, and renew through the rest of this year and into the next. If you don’t know your zodiac signs, no need to worry! Click here to get a free birth chart report. If you’re an expert, make sure to check out your sun, moon, and rising sign to get an accurate wellness report. Without further ado, let’s jump right in!
Kim Jong Un Calls for “Exponential” Growth of Nuclear Arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for “exponential” growth in the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal, Pyongyang’s state media reported Friday. The decision, the result of a recent ruling party meeting, responds to threats from the US and South Korea. “They are now keen on isolating and stifling (North Korea), unprecedented in human history,” Kim said at the meeting on New Year’s Eve, per the Associated Press. “The prevailing situation calls for making redoubled efforts to overwhelmingly beef up the military muscle.”
Italy Cracks Down on Mediterranean Rescue Ships
On Thursday, Italy’s far-right government implemented a series of restrictions limiting the operation of migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean sea. Human rights defenders have condemned Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s crackdown warning that the new restrictions would add to a refugee death toll that’s already in the tens of thousands.
