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by Soraya EllinghamOctober 1, 20266 links · ~22 min read · ~1 min for the TL;DR

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TL;DR

The Indie Memphis film festival returns for its 28th edition from November 5-8, featuring films such as Once Upon a Time in Harlem and The Man I Love.
Netflix’s reboot of the 1980s Black sitcom A Different World is described as a worthy sequel featuring zany twists and new faces.
Mahershala Ali stars as a hitman and father of three in the new action-thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which focuses on faith and family.
Composer and organist Kali Malone has announced new U.S. tour dates in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
The Guardian reviews the new show Youth, a brutal and humorous look at life as a fiftysomething starring Sharon Horgan.
Pitchfork’s weekly playlist features songs from artists including Lily Konigsberg, Krill, and Jane Remover.

From the curator

Recent cultural releases highlight a mix of returning favorites and bold new narratives. The Guardian article (7 min read) details how the reboot of the 1980s sitcom A Different World offers a rewarding experience with new characters, while the NPR article (4 min read) describes Mahershala Ali’s role as a hitman balancing faith and family in the new thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. Meanwhile, the IndieWire article (3 min read) notes that the Indie Memphis film festival is returning for its 28th edition this November.

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IndieWire3 min readIndie Memphis Announces 2026 Festival Lineup, Including ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ and ‘The Man I Love’
The Tennessee film festival returns for its 28th edition from November 5-8.

Christian Zilko · curated 1 time

the Guardian7 min read‘Richly rewarding’: why Netflix’s A Different World is the only TV reboot worth watching this year
With zany twists and lovable new faces, reboot of the Black sitcom is a worthy sequel to the trailblazing 1980s original

NPR4 min readMahershala Ali stars as a devout father of three, making ends meet as a hitman
It's not easy, killing people and raising a family. The new action-thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother reaffirms the power of faith — and delights in outrageous…

Pitchfork1 min readKali Malone Unveils U.S. Tour Dates and New Song
The composer and organist is headed to New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

Jazz Monroe · curated 1 time

the Guardian5 min readYouth review – Sharon Horgan is back … and she’s better than ever
This brutal, hilarious new show about life as a fiftysomething is full of all the heart and humour of human life. At points it’s mesmerisingly perfect

Pitchfork1 min readLily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

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IndieWire3 min readIndie Memphis Announces 2026 Festival Lineup, Including ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ and ‘The Man I Love’The Tennessee film festival returns for its 28th edition from November 5-8.

the Guardian7 min read‘Richly rewarding’: why Netflix’s A Different World is the only TV reboot worth watching this yearWith zany twists and lovable new faces, reboot of the Black sitcom is a worthy sequel to the trailblazing 1980s original

NPR4 min readMahershala Ali stars as a devout father of three, making ends meet as a hitmanIt's not easy, killing people and raising a family. The new action-thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother reaffirms the power of faith — and delights in outrageous…

Pitchfork1 min readKali Malone Unveils U.S. Tour Dates and New SongThe composer and organist is headed to New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

the Guardian5 min readYouth review – Sharon Horgan is back … and she’s better than everThis brutal, hilarious new show about life as a fiftysomething is full of all the heart and humour of human life. At points it’s mesmerisingly perfect

Pitchfork1 min readLily Konigsberg, Krill, Jane Remover, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects PlaylistOur weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat