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‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ review: A satirical near-miss

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The feature directorial debut of comedy writer Kobi Libii, The American Society of Magical Negroes has a fiery premise, but tepid execution leaves its satire feeling lukewarm. However, thanks to an impeccable lead performance from Justice Smith, Libii’s more straightforward dramatic material still manages to strike a chord. The film’s title echoes a well-worn American … Read more

4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet at Churchill’s birthplace

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LONDON — Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born. The toilet, valued at 4.8 million pounds ($5.95 million), was an artwork titled “America” and intended as a pointed satire about excessive wealth by … Read more