JANUARY 15, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Time and Fantasy in Ballyturk. Impact: This play turned a simple stage into a cosmic paradox, leading to a long line of hipsters wearing beanies in coffee shops pondering the meaning of existence while sipping overpriced lattes. Thanks, Enda Walsh!. Fact: Did you know that 'Ballyturk' is essentially a love letter to the absurdity of life? Or, as some people call it, a Tuesday afternoon in any city?.
• Headline: Exploring ‘Black Lightning’ and Its Impact. Impact: This show inadvertently sparked a nationwide debate on whether superheroes should actually have to deal with their problems instead of just punching them in the face, leading to the rise of a new genre of 'therapeutic' superhero stories. Because who doesn't want to see Batman in therapy?. Fact: Did you know 'Black Lightning' is so race-forward that it makes other superhero shows look like they’re stuck in traffic on the same old road? Take that, generic white guy in tights!.
• Headline: Catching Up With Denis Johnson’s Star-Crossed Drifters. Impact: This collection reinforced the idea that even posthumously, authors can leave an indelible mark on literature, resulting in a ripple effect that led aspiring writers to believe they too could achieve greatness... if only they could find the right coffee shop.. Fact: Did you know Denis Johnson was so influential that people started to see his stories in their dreams? Or maybe that was just the burrito they had for dinner..
• Headline: The Delicate Dance of a Progressive C.E.O. in the Trump Era. Impact: The delicate dance of progressive CEOs during the Trump era has inspired a new reality show called 'Survivor: Corporate Edition', where executives must outwit, outplay, and outlast their own franchises while dodging political landmines. Good luck with that!. Fact: Did you know that being a progressive CEO is like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle? It’s impressive until it all comes crashing down—preferably on someone else's watch..