The Omnivore #1: A Culture Trip Weekly Digest
May 27 Edition
Welcome to the second edition of The Omnivore: a collection of writings from the editors of Culture Trip. We plan to make these letters a regular weekly affair, in which we’ll send you the best of Culture Trip’s global investigations, personal narratives, and cultural commentary.
Among the highlights of this week’s edition, we examine the relationship depicted in film between Middle Eastern music and American jingoism as well as follow the incredible story of Syrian refugees starting anew in a European sanctuary city. We also take a closer look at American football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as it relates to players suffering from depression, and we recognize Merchant-Ivory’s “Maurice” as the classic film it should have been.
If you like what you see, please “recommend” The Omnivore via Medium, and visit Culture Trip Special Collection: Limits for more exploration of our local, global, and interplanetary boundaries.
Why Music Needs More Women Producers
And how they could innovate a male-dominated industry.
The Dubious Connection Between Middle Eastern Music and American Movie Villains
American jingoism may be hidden within many a Hollywood score.
The Dark Reflections of ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘HyperNormalisation’
You’re Safe Now: A Story of a European Sanctuary City
The incredible story of 23 Syrian refugees starting a new life on Britain’s south coast.
The Continued Search for Answers to Head Injuries in Football
CTE are unfortunately becoming common associations with American football.
The NYRB’s Decision to Hire Ian Buruma as its New Editor Is Largely Pragmatic
The appointment for the publication’s longtime contributor is, by and large, one that will honor the legacy of Robert Silvers.
Why the Time Is Right for Merchant-Ivory’s Gay Drama “Maurice”
Thirty years after its original release, the film should be recognized as a classic.
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Original versions of each of these articles appeared on Culture Trip.
