I’ve been meaning to get back into reading for a while, but college has instilled in me an over-reliance on external structure to support any and all activities I engage in. So I decided to find ...

My research explores cultural aspects of consumption and one of my research interests is forms of escapism, mainly provided by films, television and video games. A question that sometimes arises ...

Longeway in a 1990 study on the rationality of escapism and self-deception. “Indulgence in such entertainment helps us avoid, temporarily, unpleasant truths that we must live with.” ...

Television dramas always reflect the mores and preoccupations of their eras. A few boast strong enough plots or performances to endure; most are soon outdated. “The White Lotus”, a hit that ...

Nostalgia-tinged evening wear, fantasy-fuelled escapism and messages about world peace featured during a packed Paris Couture Week that also saw new changes on fashion's artistic director merry-go ...

Amid the fantasies of Schiaparelli and Dior. By Vanessa Friedman Reporting from Paris It was Day 1 of the couture shows in a chilly Paris, and the Schiap pack were tottering around the Petit ...

The Retro Museum, tucked away on the second floor of a shopping mall in the Black Sea city of Varna, is a testament to the material culture of everyday Bulgarian life between 1944 and 1989.

They should have seen the signs. Following years of economic upheaval, public pessimism reigned supreme. The population lost faith in its government. Their leaders seemed old and out of touch.

Even though I Saw the TV Glow is a phenomenal piece of fiction that is highly relatable to anyone who enjoys escapism, you’ll definitely get more mileage if you’re someone who spends time in ...

In 2022, RAYE’s breakout hit “Escapism” went viral on TikTok. It marked a triumphant chapter in the British singer/songwriter’s life, overcoming personal trauma while finding the freedom ...

Singer-songwriter Raye opened her maiden Saturday Night Live appearance with a performance of “Escapism,” from last year’s My 21st Century Blues, her debut studio album. The scene on stage ...

Raye was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by freshly robed five-timer Kristen Wiig.For her musical performances, Raye sang ornate, orchestral versions ...