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FILM REVIEW: New ‘Emma’ Is A Frosted Cupcake Come To Life (In A Good Way)
Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of the Jane Austen classic is as clever and rich as its famous heroine — in part, because its actors are so good at finding fresh nuances in this timeless material. Continue Reading FILM REVIEW: New ‘Emma’ Is A Frosted Cupcake Come To Life (In A Good Way)
In ‘Counterpoint’ Bach Helps An Art Critic Mourn A Mother Whose Criticism Lingers
The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott suffered his mother’s harsh words and actions throughout childhood. His book is partly a need to acknowledge her “sadness and anger and unaccountable rages.” Continue Reading In ‘Counterpoint’ Bach Helps An Art Critic Mourn A Mother Whose Criticism Lingers
Documentary Shows How ‘Black Patriots’ Were Heroes Of The Revolution, But Not History Books
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the executive producer of a new documentary focusing on the lives of black Americans on both sides of the Revolutionary War, whose stories aren’t often told. Continue Reading Documentary Shows How ‘Black Patriots’ Were Heroes Of The Revolution, But Not History Books
In ‘Downhill,’ Julia Louis-Dreyfus And Will Ferrell Are ‘Not Here To Play It Safe’
In the film Donwhill starring Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a married couple barely escapes an avalanche during a family ski vacation and are forced to reevaluate their lives. Continue Reading In ‘Downhill,’ Julia Louis-Dreyfus And Will Ferrell Are ‘Not Here To Play It Safe’
How A College Prank Turned Into A Public Art Tradition
The inflatable replica that rests on the lake’s solid surface isn’t a political statement, nor a throwback to the ending of 1969’s “Planet of the Apes,” but a decades-long tradition founded on a good laugh. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has staged the display at different times for more than four decades, starting in 1979 as a campaign stunt. Continue Reading How A College Prank Turned Into A Public Art Tradition
In An Age Of Streaming, ‘Oscar Bounce’ At The Box Office Is … Less Bouncy
Films used to get a boost at the box office from Academy Award nominations — and the bounce still exists for films hanging on at the multiplex. But changes in the industry are altering the calculus. Continue Reading In An Age Of Streaming, ‘Oscar Bounce’ At The Box Office Is … Less Bouncy
Author L.L. McKinney Says Barnes & Noble ‘Diverse Editions’ Are ‘Literary Blackface’
Barnes & Noble suspended its campaign to reissue classic books with covers depicting protagonists as people of color after many authors, including McKinney, criticized the initiative. Continue Reading Author L.L. McKinney Says Barnes & Noble ‘Diverse Editions’ Are ‘Literary Blackface’
Portraits Of Barack And Michelle Obama Going On Tour Next Year
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama two years ago this month. Now it is sending them on a yearlong tour to five cities. Continue Reading Portraits Of Barack And Michelle Obama Going On Tour Next Year
BOOK REVIEW: In A Dark Future, These ‘Upright Women’ Bring Hope
Sarah Gailey’s new novella is set in a dystopian future where the United States resembles the Old West, and bands of women on horseback distribute government-approved media to distant villages. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: In A Dark Future, These ‘Upright Women’ Bring Hope
NFL Star To Broadway Star: Nnamdi Asomugha Says The Stage Is Another ‘Team Sport’
Nnamdi Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro NFL cornerback, is making his Broadway debut in A Soldier’s Play. It’s been “a pretty surreal journey,” he says. Continue Reading NFL Star To Broadway Star: Nnamdi Asomugha Says The Stage Is Another ‘Team Sport’
BOOK REVIEW: Pain Drives The Creation Of A Sanctuary In ‘Remembrance’ By Rita Woods
Rita Woods’ ambitious novel spans 200 years and multiple storylines — it’s a complex story of loss and survival that doesn’t always work. But Woods creates memorable characters readers can relate to. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: Pain Drives The Creation Of A Sanctuary In ‘Remembrance’ By Rita Woods
‘First, Last And Always, I Am A Fan’: Michael Chabon Steers Latest ‘Star Trek’
The Pulitzer prize-winning author says he never had the “chutzpah” to dream of writing for Star Trek. But now, he’s showrunner and executive producer on Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access. Continue Reading ‘First, Last And Always, I Am A Fan’: Michael Chabon Steers Latest ‘Star Trek’
