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J.D. Salinger biopic 'Rebel in the Rye' falls back on banalitiesBoth as a writer and as a man, Salinger was nothing if not unconventional. 'Rebel in the Rye' is so tasteful that it practically slides off the screen.- 'Trophy' explores moral intertwining of hunting and conservationismThe documentary, which is directed by Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, is riddled with ambiguities.
'Dolores' could have explored subject's life more sharplyDolores Huerta, the co-founder, with the far more recognized Cesar聽Chavez, of the United Farm Workers union, is the subject of Peter Bratt鈥檚聽documentary 'Dolores.'
Top Picks: The Seasonal Food Guide app, 'The Lost City of Z' on DVD and Blu-ray, and more top picksDocumentary master Ken Burns returns with his latest work, 'The Vietnam War,' a NASA video has聽even more about the Aug. 21 solar eclipse that captivated the United States, and more top picks.
Verbal EnergyShaking off late-summer hebetudeThere are several roots for our terms for summer doldrums 鈥� and none of them are positive.
First LookFor the women of 'Thelma & Louise,' the glass ceiling is still only crackedDespite recent successes like "Wonder Woman" and "The Hunger Games,"聽Hollywood still hasn't solved its gender representation problem, says "Thelma & Louise" actress Geena Davis.
'Unlocked' is a barely engaging spy thrillerNoomi Rapace's CIA agent character is clearly being positioned as a distaff Jason Bourne. The movie demonstrates that鈥檚 easier said than done.
In 鈥楶olina,鈥� a ballerina pursues contemporaryThe movie starring聽Anastasia Shevtsova聽repeatedly retreats into a formless vapidity.
Top Picks: Waxahatchee鈥檚 'Out in the Storm,' the movie 'Their Finest,' and moreArtist and photographer聽Jill Bliss聽will change your view of mushrooms with her photos,聽the app聽Circa聽can help you keep track of time zones, and more top picks.
Verbal EnergyGive us your tired, your poor cosmopolitansA new term of political insult from the White House carries some serious baggage.
Old methods best for old buildings, says TV starBrent Hull's聽work inspired 'Lone Star Restoration,' a show on the History Channel that debuted last fall and follows Hull and his team as they restore buildings throughout the Texas area.
鈥楳arjorie Prime鈥� asks, how do we want to be remembered?All the principals in the extraordinarily well-acted film are intensely compelling.
'Logan Lucky' is inconsequentially entertainingThe film by Steven Soderbergh is, like the director's 'Ocean's' movies,聽a showcase for some funny actors to horse it up.
Top Picks: The Science Channel series 'The Planets,' the MotionX-GPS app, and moreThe movie 'Wilson'聽stars Woody Harrelson as a man who discovers he has a teenage daughter,聽the venerable聽Newport Folk Festival聽is a rare opportunity to see some of the best聽groundbreaking female singers live, and more top picks.
Verbal EnergyPeal, repeal, rappel 鈥� and climbing downAfter the Senate鈥檚 healthcare votes, the word 鈥榬epeal鈥� took on a new fascination for me.
'The Trip to Spain' is the least of the movie trio but has its momentsSteve Coogan and Rob Brydon once again pair up as rivalrous buddies. Coogan, a writer and actor, is on assignment to write yet another gastronomic magazine article, this time on high-end Spanish restaurants.
Documentary 鈥楥alifornia Typewriter鈥� turns back the clockDirector Doug Nichol's film聽is an ode to the iconic writing instrument.
First LookAmazon ramps up research on pre-made meals, but will home cooks buy them?The online retail giant may be hoping to access a market of customers looking for quick-and-easy meals using a technology originally developed for the military to extend the shelf life of foods while retaining flavor, texture, and nutrients.聽
Top Picks: 'Frantz' on DVD and Blu-ray, the Yahoo Weather app, and moreWith the app聽Leafsnap, you can take a photo of a leaf and the app will identify it for you,聽head to YouTube to check out Winston Churchill鈥檚 remarks, commonly known as his 鈥淲e shall fight on the beaches鈥� speech, if you enjoyed 'Dunkirk,' and more top picks.
Verbal EnergyAwakening to all kinds of possibilitiesWhy English has so many forms for the verbs referring to coming out of sleep
