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With fewer guests at the table this Thanksgiving, theatrical reminders that food, drink and reminiscence can unsettle as well as comfort.With fewer guests at the…
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An exploration of Josephine Baker, an avant-garde trumpeter and the composer John Adams are among the highlights.An exploration of Josephine Baker, an avant-garde trumpeter and…
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ViacomCBS agreed to sell the 96-year-old company in a deal that potentially creates a megapublisher.ViacomCBS agreed to sell the 96-year-old company in a deal that…
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A first-year college student learns her cool uncle’s secrets in Alan Ball’s film.A first-year college student learns her cool uncle’s secrets in Alan Ball’s film.Read…
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Straight expectations sour a lesbian couple’s holidays in this romantic comedy.Straight expectations sour a lesbian couple’s holidays in this romantic comedy.Read MoreMovies, Stewart, Kristen, Davis,…
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Although a new lockdown has made it more challenging, browsing at museum shops is still an option, thanks to the internet.Although a new lockdown has…
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