Cultura

The Monkey King’s Cultural Breakthrough in the United States

Sarah Olivella noviembre 28, 2025

For more than four centuries, the legendary Monkey King—Sun Wukong—has been a cornerstone of Asian literature, entertainment, and spiritual symbolism. Today, this rebellious kung fu–fighting hero is experiencing an unprecedented surge of visibility in the United States. His presence in a 2023 global animated film, a bestselling 2024 video game,

Stranger Things Season 5 Revives Familiar Thrills

SMGN Publishing noviembre 27, 2025

As the highly anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things arrives, Netflix launches its closing chapter with a blend of nostalgia, supernatural danger and character-driven tension that continues shaping the show’s place in today’s streaming landscape. Viewers stepping into this new stage of the saga find themselves once again confronting a

Pope Leo XIV Begins First Foreign Journey to Turkey and Lebanon

SMGN Publishing noviembre 26, 2025

Strengthening Christian Unity and Marking a Historic Anniversary in Turkey Pope Leo XIV is beginning a landmark foreign journey that places him at the center of global attention as he visits Turkey and Lebanon during a period of heightened regional tension. His itinerary opens in Turkey, where he will commemorate

Vintage “Superman No. 1” Comic Sells for $9.12 Million at Texas Auction

SMGN Publishing noviembre 25, 2025

A remarkably well-preserved copy of Superman No. 1 has set a new benchmark in the world of collectibles after selling for an unprecedented $9.12 million at a Texas auction. The comic, quietly stored for decades in a family attic in San Francisco, became the most expensive comic book ever sold,

All Her Fault: A Layered Thriller Filled With Mystery and Emotional Tension

SMGN Publishing noviembre 24, 2025

A Disappearance That Sparks a Complex Mystery The thriller All Her Fault opens with a premise that immediately pulls viewers into its unsettling world. A mother, portrayed with emotional precision by Sarah Snook, arrives to pick up her young son from what should have been a simple playdate. Instead of

How ‘All’s Fair’ Reveals the Creative Limits of Trash TV and the Decline of Ryan Murphy’s Pop-Camp Formula

SMGN Publishing noviembre 21, 2025

The arrival of All’s Fair, Ryan Murphy’s newest attempt at glossy prestige-meets-trash entertainment, revives the ongoing debate about whether television built on excess can still be entertaining. This happens when the underlying storytelling collapses. The series, framed around an elite all-female law firm designed to symbolize empowerment, instead highlights the

Wicked: For Good Expands the Story With Bold Spectacle and Uneven Momentum

SMGN Publishing noviembre 20, 2025

A Larger, Darker Oz Takes Shape in the Second Film “Wicked: For Good” arrives with the weight of enormous anticipation, completing a two-part cinematic adaptation that stretches the original stage story into an expansive five-hour experience. Picking up immediately after the dramatic conclusion of the first film, this installment plunges

Cómo el denim se convirtió en un reflejo cultural de los íconos de la música

SMGN Publishing noviembre 19, 2025

Musicians have long embraced denim not only as everyday attire but as a powerful visual marker in crafting identity. From rock to pop, jeans become a tool of communication, signaling rebellion, precision, glamour or authenticity. As new exhibitions and cultural discussions revisit what artists wore on and off stage, denim

Cynthia Erivo reflexiona sobre la identidad, el poder y la transformación en «Wicked: For Good»

SMGN Publishing noviembre 18, 2025

Cynthia Erivo’s performance in Wicked: For Good brings new depth to the character of Elphaba. She is a young woman navigating rejection, strength, and personal awakening. Through this final chapter of the Wicked story, Erivo draws from her own life in a way that enhances the film’s emotional gravity. She

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Edited Speech While Rejecting Compensation Demand

SMGN Publishing noviembre 14, 2025

The BBC issued a personal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump. This followed an acknowledgment of an improper edit of his January 6, 2021 remarks in a televised documentary. The broadcaster admitted that the editing technique created the impression that Trump had made a direct call for violent action.

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