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entertainment1 year ago

"Mouthwashing": A Disturbing Play That Challenges Audiences

"Mouthwashing" is a three-hour PC-only game that presents a repugnant and painful narrative, reminiscent of an Arthur Miller play. It explores themes of human indecency and narcissistic delusions, akin to a space-age, late-stage capitalist version of "The Death of a Salesman." The game features five characters and is set across six rooms, offering a bleak take on the American Dream where everything ultimately fails.

entertainment2 years ago

"Arthur Miller Reflects on Explosive Divorce from Marilyn Monroe"

Playwright Arthur Miller reflects on his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, describing their unlikely union as appropriate due to the real person he saw behind her public persona. Their relationship faced challenges, including pressure to conform to traditional roles, struggles with addiction, and the tumultuous production of The Misfits. Despite their bond, they divorced after less than five years of marriage, and Monroe's subsequent decline culminated in her tragic death at the age of 36.