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Lindy West: ‘The Witches Are Coming’ — And They Are Rightfully Angry
“For a long time, a certain set of men have called women like me ‘witches’ to silence and discredit us,” West says. Her book explores misogyny, the #MeToo movement and growing up female in America. Continue Reading Lindy West: ‘The Witches Are Coming’ — And They Are Rightfully Angry
After Comic Garry Shandling’s Death, Judd Apatow Found Zen In His Diaries
“He completely changed my life,” Apatow says of his mentor. It’s Garry Shandling’s Book, which Apatow edited, explores the insecurities and personal trauma that Shandling turned into comedy. Continue Reading After Comic Garry Shandling’s Death, Judd Apatow Found Zen In His Diaries
‘Like Getting My Father Back’: WWII POW’s Art Returned To His Family
Howard Weistling wanted to be a comic strip artist. But when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Weistling felt compelled to enlist in the Army. After flight engineer training, Howard was shipped off to Europe. On his maiden flight, his plane was shot down over Austria, and the U.S. soldiers were captured. Hungry and homesick, Howard coped the only way he knew how. He drew a comic strip. The book, made of cigarette wrappers bound together with scrap metal, was sent around camp. Continue Reading ‘Like Getting My Father Back’: WWII POW’s Art Returned To His Family
Western Individualism May Have Roots In The Medieval Church’s Obsession With Incest
Researchers combed Vatican archives to find records of how ancient church policies restricting whom one could marry shaped Western values and family structures today. Continue Reading Western Individualism May Have Roots In The Medieval Church’s Obsession With Incest
Why You May Have To Wait To Borrow A New E-Book From The Library
Macmillan Publishers Ltd. will begin restricting sales of new e-books to libraries to one per library system for the first eight weeks after publication. Libraries are fighting back. Continue Reading Why You May Have To Wait To Borrow A New E-Book From The Library
BOOK REVIEW: Kevin Wilson Is On Fire In ‘Nothing To See Here’
Wilson’s new novel centers on a young woman taking care of two kids with a disturbing ability: When upset, they burst into flames. But in Wilson’s hands, what could be scary is funny, even beautiful. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: Kevin Wilson Is On Fire In ‘Nothing To See Here’
Director Kasi Lemmons Reflects On The ‘Superhero Journey’ Of Harriet Tubman, Now On Film
Harriet, a biographical film directed and co-written by Kasi Lemmons, is out in theaters. “I don’t want to rob her of either her womanhood or her superheroism,” Lemmons says. Continue Reading Director Kasi Lemmons Reflects On The ‘Superhero Journey’ Of Harriet Tubman, Now On Film
Life Kit: How To Pick The Streaming TV Services You Actually Want
Apple TV+ is here. Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock are coming soon. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu keep on growing. And that’s just the beginning. Here’s what our television critic recommends. Continue Reading Life Kit: How To Pick The Streaming TV Services You Actually Want
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Burn It Down’ Diagnoses, Analyzes The State Of American Women’s Anger
The anthology demonstrates that American women are just now at the starting line of exploring and understanding their anger; it’s more about how they live with anger than about what makes them angry. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: ‘Burn It Down’ Diagnoses, Analyzes The State Of American Women’s Anger
François Ozon Takes On Church Sexual Abuse In ‘By The Grace Of God’
The French filmmaker first wanted to make a documentary about an accused pedophile priest. But the victims convinced him that fiction would reach more viewers. It’s called By the Grace of God. Continue Reading François Ozon Takes On Church Sexual Abuse In ‘By The Grace Of God’
‘The Best Part Of The First Amendment’: Dave Chappelle Accepts Mark Twain Prize At Kennedy Center
Sarah Silverman, Tiffany Haddish and Jon Stewart were among the comedians who honored Chappelle as he received the annual American humor award in a music-filled ceremony at the Kennedy Center. Continue Reading ‘The Best Part Of The First Amendment’: Dave Chappelle Accepts Mark Twain Prize At Kennedy Center
Fresh Air: New Janis Joplin Biography Reveals The Hard Work Behind The Heart
Onstage, Joplin oozed confidence, sexuality and exuberance, but biographer Holly George-Warren describes the singer as a bookworm who worked hard to create her “blues feelin’ mama” musical persona. Continue Reading Fresh Air: New Janis Joplin Biography Reveals The Hard Work Behind The Heart
