Dracula, worn as he is, continues to survive the light of day. Controversial director Luc Besson presents a run-of-the-mill take on horror’s most iconic monster — though his is less a horror film and more a fantasy romance, shadowed by predatory violence. In medieval Romania, Prince Vlad II (Caleb Landry Jones) — otherwise known as […]
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Sarah Hurwitz has become a kind of Rorschach test for the Jewish American community. Since beginning her book tour in early September for As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Try To Blame, Shame, and Erase Us, Hurwitz has found herself the target of accusations from across the ideological spectrum. She has become renowned for saying the quiet
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After ‘Stranger Things’ ended with a finale that disappointed many fans, some are using a new tool to take matters into their own hands: generative AI. With a 53% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, Season Five is by far the lowest rated. Fans cite plot holes, failed romances and queerbaiting as the biggest sources of
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PACIFICA — Five years after becoming the first city in San Mateo County to permit storefront cannabis businesses, Pacifica is on track to generate its annual target of $825,000 in tax revenue from the industry. That’s more than the sales tax it receives from all other industries combined, but that doesn’t assure a pot of
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On Monday, Oct. 10, people from all across the United States gathered on Alcatraz Island to celebrate the annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering. This event commemorates the 1969-1971 occupation of the island by Bay Area Native Americans and aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Native Americans in spite of years of dislocation.
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Cupertino — Scents of decadent food stall delights; enchanting tunes and riveting musical acts; beaming smiles amongst cheerful crowds, and flashes of colours from the elegant sarees, dhotis and other garments adorning so many of the hundreds of attendees who had flocked from far and wide to immerse themselves in the cultural melting pot at
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BERKELEY, CA – Stephen New is halfway through his customary lap around the aisles of Berkeley Bowl, an organic grocery store locals obsess over. He reaches for a four dollar GT’s Synergy kombucha, like always, before arriving at his favorite destination: bulk and fresh produce. He tosses all kinds of mushrooms into the cart: maitake,
“VERSE: Art of the Future” opened in early February at the San Francisco Mint to showcase NFTs, the digital creations verified by blockchain technology that have shaken up the art world.
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Participants of a new San Jose Japantown tour can install the free mobile app on their smartphone or tablets and watch nine AR art installations.
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Welcome to Take Five! In this podcast series, Chloe Wintersteen hosts in-depth discussions with five young performers who have achieved excellence in theater.
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Did Young Adult literature predict the pandemic before anyone else saw it coming? Check out this video explainer, “The Rise of Young Adult Literature,” for answers.
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I have been documenting life on campus since March through photos – this specific photo series documents Stanford life as of November 2020. Some photographs in this short photo collection depict changes Stanford enacted back in March, while others highlight recent developments.
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