Farewell, Ursula K Le Guin

With a career spanning almost 50 years, science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K Le Guin has passed away at 88 years old. Perhaps best known for her “Earthsea” series (which began with 1968’s “A Wizard of Earthsea”), Le Guin was proud to be part of the sci-fi and fantasy genre. The worlds she created avoid the basic lessons of good and evil, rather she …

The Brains Behind Toiletpaper are Rebranding OKCupid

Officially launching last night in NYC, OKCupid’s new ad campaign plays with the acronym DTF (down to fuck), all the while overhauling the dating app’s identity. Attempting to reclaim DTF by replacing the F with various other activities—from the wholesome “Down To Fall Head Over Heels” to “Down To Four-Twenty” and “Down to Filter Out the Far Right”—OKCupid also seems to be taking a few …

“Mudbound” Cinematographer Rachel Morrison Makes Oscar History

The first female director of photography to receive an Oscar nomination, Rachel Morrison has shattered another glass ceiling in the film industry—one that’s held for 90 years. Called out for her work on “Mudbound,” Morrison has already won the New York Film Critics Circle’s cinematography award and received a few other acknowledgments. The film, which debuted at Sundance in 2017, has also landed a slew …