Friday Finds: May 27th, 2022
Welcome to Friday Finds! Your place to find something to see, read, and do within the world of music, movies, and hoops.
TOP GUN: MAVERICK Could Use Some Grease, But Still Soars
Tom Cruise shows that old dogs can try new tricks, but finds magic when sticking to what he does best: ripping around the sky in kick-@ss F-18s.
10 Movies Teachers Showed Us In High School
Cody (35) and Simon (18) trade takes on the movies that their high school teachers showed during class across two generations.
AAPI Are Awesome: 15 films from the community to stream
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, Ngyuen Le shares 15 outstanding films directed by Asian and Pacific Islanders that are available to stream.
The Black Blues, Pt. 4: Women-Hatin’ Songs and Black Women in the Blues
In Pt. 4 of Nico’s ongoing series on the blues, he explores if the relationship between women and the blues is a toxic one.
How Jamal Crawford Crossed-Over Into an Imaginary Player
Everyone's favorite 6th man, Jamal Crawford, and the great Jay-Z have a lot in common. They are friends and contemporaries who built a friendship during Crawford's time on the Knicks. But does their symbiosis between on-court and in-studio flow go deeper than you might think?
Lessons From A Stepper: Kendrick Lamar and Extreme Honesty
Every human is a walking contradiction. Artists like Kendrick Lamar are willing to admit it. In his most introspective and vulnerable, yet still socially-conscious work, Kendrick Lamar gives us another gem with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers that reaffirms his spot in the rap game.
MMH Interviews | Ivy Ford
Nico Carter spoke with the then 28-year-old musician in October of 2021 about her music, identity, and perspective on the blues.
The Black Keys’ Dropout Boogie: Still No Key Changes
The Black Keys' new record Dropout Boogie isn't that new, but we’ve never asked them to be.
Luka’s Legendary Lessons
Dan Levine explores how Luka Dončić can learn from MJ and LeBron’s early playoff struggles and lead the Mavs to upset the Suns.
Authors
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Abdul Malik
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Amato Nocera
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Andrea Ayvazian
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Andreea Drogeanu
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Andy Crump
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Carl Henderson
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Chad Ebanks
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Charlie Nicholson
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Chris Conner
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Chris Dodson
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Cody Tannen-Barrup
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Courtney Castaneda
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Dana Wygmans
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Danny McCormick
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David Haffner
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Eliana Carter
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Ivan Anderson
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Jarrett Reed
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Jessye Herrell
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Jim Trainer
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Joseph O'Malley
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Josh Motenko
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Jules Lattimore
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Katie Heindl
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Katie Smith-Wong
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Malik Harrison
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Masseo Davis
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Michael Corvo
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Michael T. Klare
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Nate Mondschein
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Nguyen Le
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Nick Nocera
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Nico Carter
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Rebecca Lynne Loftin
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Samson Folk
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Sasha Klare-Ayvazian
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Simon Pruitt
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Teresa Beamon
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Thulani Paz Davis
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Troy Eisenberger
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Zoe Z. Novendstern
