The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.
Category: Censorship
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Putin Is Coming for Russian Literature
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Kremlin is redefining what it means to be a writer in Russia.
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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Mary Morello, Free Speech Activist Who Defended Explicit Lyrics, Dies at 102
The New York Times – Music:
An Illinois teacher — and the mother of the rock star Tom Morello — she took on Tipper Gore during culture war skirmishes over warning labels on records.
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In Kannywood, a Film Scene Thrives Despite Censorship
The New York Times – Film:
A city in Northern Nigeria has turned into a moviemaking machine, churning out hundreds of productions a year.
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In Kannywood, a Film Scene Thrives Despite a Censorship Board
The New York Times – Film:
A city in Northern Nigeria has turned into a moviemaking machine, churning out hundreds of productions a year.
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How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
The New York Times – Music:
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
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‘Viridiana’ Was Luis Buñuel’s Revenge
The New York Times – Film:
The 1961 film, which was banned in Spain, has been restored and revived in a limited run at Film Forum.