Sarah Moss’s “The Fell” takes on the claustrophobia of lockdown, and what happens when her characters crack.Sarah Moss’s “The Fell” takes on the claustrophobia of…
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Chuck Klosterman on the ’90s, Michael Schur on ethics and Florence Williams on the science of a broken heart.Chuck Klosterman on the ’90s, Michael Schur…
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In two very different books, Cole Arthur Riley and Axie Oh both celebrate the importance of making your presence known.In two very different books, Cole…
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“This terrible and occasionally illegible prose never quite overcomes the reader’s trust in Faulkner’s profound creative power.”“This terrible and occasionally illegible prose never quite overcomes…
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A theatrical reworking of Wagner’s “Ring” and a feminist revision of some Greek classics show how ancient legends can illuminate contemporary obsessions.A theatrical reworking of…
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Trevor Noah joked Biden’s speech was “like a birthday card from a 4-year-old: A lot of words didn’t make sense, but you got what it…
View More Late Night Recaps Biden’s Annual ‘Status Update’French Female Directors Continue Hot Streak at Rendez-Vous Festival
The series returns in-person with an especially strong slate of work by Frenchwomen — fitting, given their run of honors at top festivals.The series returns…
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This Laotian drama from Mattie Do presents a world where spirits linger on into a future that has been shaped by technology.This Laotian drama from…
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“L’empire des lumières” (1961), one of a series by the Surrealist, was auctioned during a bustling London art week.“L’empire des lumières” (1961), one of a…
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Each of the new books will be inspired by an unpublished sketch by Dr. Seuss, whose whimsical imagery has drawn new scrutiny since his estate…
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