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Since Pandora’s Box (1992), his first fully-formed documentary series, Adam Curtis has been exploring the forces that shape society: science, finance, psychology, and more. He’s also using the vast BBC archive as a resource, digging through this Reithian residue, turning up rare and strange moments, and making increasingly bold aesthetic choices. Curtis’ documentaries don’t present themselves as neutral reportage; they are beautifully aestheticized essay films that put across a particu...

489 minutes | Can't Get You Out of My Head: An Emotional History of the Modern World is a six-part BBC documentary television series created by Adam Curtis. It attempts to explain how modern society has arrived...

GRASS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT 7:16 a.m. — A caller from South Church and Chapel streets reported tagging. 8:27 a.m. — A caller from Butler and Brighton streets reported multiple vehicles and houses had been tagged with racist terms. 1:09 p.m. — A caller from a business in the 500 block of Sutton Way reported a person shoplifted several items. 3:05 p.m. — A man from the 1400 block of Segsworth Way reported his probation officer told him to call 911 because he was “super high” on mar...

National forests announce seasonal road closures Seasonal closures in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests have begun, with affected roads closed to motorized vehicles through April. Planned opening dates may change depending on weather.  These closures help reduce road maintenance costs and decrease wildlife disturbance, allowing the animals to conserve energy while food is scarce. During long bouts of adverse weather, roads may also be closed to protect public safety. Emergenc...