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Home theater: Children鈥檚 films to delight the whole familySharing more screen time with family?聽Our critic鈥檚 latest list of comfort flicks shows that movies meant for kids can also charm the young at heart.
An artist embraces her Iranian past and her American presentIranian American artist Shirin Neshat calls on the experience of being an exile to create compelling images of people living on the margins.
First LookKenny Rogers, music legend and master four-minute storytellerKenny Rogers, a Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country, and pop with such hits as 鈥淟ucille,鈥� 鈥淟ady,鈥� and聽 鈥淭he Gambler鈥� died March 20.
Home theater: Our critic offers his favorite feel-good flicksIn times of uncertainty, we value a good laugh. Film critic Peter Rainer offers a selection of his favorite feel-good movies to help.聽
In a WordNeed a point person? Appoint a czar.How did czar, royal title of the rulers of Russia until 1917, become so prevalent in the United States?
First LookUniversal to offer rentals to moviegoers stuck at homeUniversal Pictures became the first major studio to make its new films available for on-demand rental Friday as cinemas worldwide close to support "social distancing." This move could set a new precedent for home entertainment platforms.聽
First LookNo more sports on TV? Networks get creative with programming.To fill their programming, networks had to retool on the fly amid sports events cancellations by running infomercials and rebroadcasts. The template for the weeks to come is still unclear, but the question in viewers' minds is the same: What are we going to watch now?
In a WordWhich came first, the apple or the nickname?It turns out that apples and the Empire State are indeed closely connected, though interestingly, the 鈥淏ig Apple鈥� nickname came first.
In a WordHow 鈥榮now鈥� words started a linguistic kerfuffleDoes the language you speak determine what thoughts are possible and what things cannot be thought because your language lacks the words?
Drawing on his roots, a rock guitarist finds a new rhythm in NashvilleThe musician and producer swaps the intensity of a previous album for the rustic freedom of 鈥淒ixie Blur.鈥�
Shelf love: Go behind the scenes with 鈥楾he Booksellers鈥�The documentary showcases fanatic dealers, but also reaffirms what bibliophiles know: The need for books is human.
First LookNew website shines light on hidden figures in black historyThe website Black Quotidian features profiles of hundreds of lesser known African American figures who made their marks in U.S. society. The creator, a Dartmouth College professor, wanted to provide a fresh look at the lives of ordinary black Americans.聽
In a Word鈥楽now鈥� by any other name would feel as coldThe question of how many words for snow a language has depends on which one you鈥檙e talking about.聽Then there鈥檚 the issue of what counts as a word.
In a WordA-maying, a-hunting 鈥� what is that 鈥榓鈥� a-doing?Today, this construction can be celebrated as poetic, or stigmatized as incorrect and 鈥渦neducated,鈥� depending on who is doing the a-ing.
First LookWhitney Houston hologram tour kicks off at 'just the right time'Groundbreaking technology 鈥� and a dedicated team of stylists, choreographers, and audio engineers 鈥� will allow fans to experience the late singer's dream of an "unplugged" tour, including little-known covers and a climactic rendition of "I Will Always Love You."
Top podcast picks for talk about kindness, empathy, compassionIn a world often riven by hate, three podcasts take distinct approaches to inspiring compassion and empathy.- Top podcast picks for talk about kindness, empathy, compassionIn a world often riven by hate, three podcasts take distinct approaches to inspiring compassion and empathy.
In a WordHearing isn鈥檛 always believing with 鈥榤ondegreens鈥�Millions heard Taylor Swift singing 鈥淎ll the lonely Starbucks lovers鈥� instead of her actual line, 鈥淕ot a long list of ex-lovers.鈥� What鈥檚 that called?
Is another version of Austen鈥檚 鈥楨mma鈥� worth your time? Yes.Autumn de Wilde鈥檚聽engaging adaptation of Austen鈥檚 鈥淓mma鈥� honors love鈥檚 dizzying permutations, joining the ranks of memorable romantic movies.
