Tag: Censorship
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Ajay R. Gnanamuthu Reacts to Jana Nayagan Censorship Delays: Misuse of Power?
Raising a Voice Against Delays in Jana Nayagan The Tamil film industry is once again at the crossroads of art, governance, and public sentiment as the highly anticipated Jana Nayagan, featuring the iconic actor Thalapathy Vijay, encounters a release delay tied to pending certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). While producers and…
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Kiwi Chow: Dissenting Director in Hong Kong’s Quiet Climate
Overview: A Rare Voice in Hong Kong’s Film Scene In Hong Kong, expressing dissent has become a fraught act. The space for criticising the government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is narrow, and many public figures choose silence to safeguard their careers. Against this backdrop, Kiwi Chow stands out as a director who has…
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Kiwi Chow’s Quiet Rebellion: Life as a Dissenting Director in Hong Kong
In a city where silence has become the default, Kiwi Chow stands out as a rare voice of dissent in Hong Kong Hong Kong’s film industry has long been a mirror to its political climate, reflecting local anxieties and the shifting boundaries of expression. In recent years, however, the space for openly criticising the government…
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They want to destroy my career: Kiwi Chow on life as a dissenting director in Hong Kong
Facing Silence in a City of Quiet Dissent In Hong Kong, dissent has often shifted from the streets to the subtle spaces between a filmmaker’s frames. The city’s political climate has grown increasingly constricted, with critics fearing professional and personal repercussions. Yet, Kiwi Chow—one of the few directors willing to speak publicly about challenging the…
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The Long Read Pioneer: How Pelevin’s Russia Shaped 2025’s Moral Compass
Introduction: The Best of the Long Read in 2025 As readers hunt for essays that fuse literary craft with pressing reality, 2025’s standout long-form pieces reveal a shared ambition: to illuminate the hidden undercurrents of power, culture, and society. Among them, Sophie Pinkham’s examination of Victor Pelevin—”The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia – and…
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The Long Read of 2025: Pelevin’s Russia and the Moral Decay He Predicted
Introduction: A Predictive Voice in a Turbulent Era Among the most striking voices in late 20th-century and early 21st-century Russian literature is Victor Pelevin. Famed for fusing satire, philosophy, and postmodern flair, Pelevin became a kind of literary weather vane: a writer whose visions of power, media, and identity felt unsettlingly prophetic as Vladimir Putin’s…
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Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Defiant Christmas Message to UK About Free Speech
US comedian to address UK audiences with a Christmas message In a move that has surprised viewers across the Atlantic, American late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is slated to deliver a Christmas message to UK audiences on Channel 4. The plan is to use the festive moment to discuss one of his most enduring passions: free…
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Dhurandhar and Government-Embedded Filmmaking: A Case Study
Introduction: A Film as a Reflection of State Narratives Dhurandhar has emerged as more than entertainment; it has sparked a broader discussion about how cinema can function as a conduit for government messaging. The film portrays an Indian spy navigating a Pakistani terrorist network through Operation Dhurandhar, yet observers argue that its most resonant impact…
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Kennedy Center Board Member Alleges Censorship Over Trump-Kennedy Center Rename Dispute
New Controversy at the Kennedy Center Rings Through the White House’s Rename Proposal A rising dispute over a planned name change at the Kennedy Center has sparked questions about transparency and dissent within one of America’s premier cultural institutions. A member of the Kennedy Center’s board has publicly accused the White House of lying about…
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Alleged Censorship Over Trump-Kennedy Center Rename
Background of the Naming Controversy The White House recently announced a proposed name change for a prominent cultural institution, prompting immediate debate among board members, former officials, and arts advocates. The plan, described by aides as an effort to honor a legendary figure and a prominent political leader, sparked strong reactions about appropriateness, history, and…