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Verbal EnergyRefugees and the cities of sanctuaryThe story of the Huguenots may have some lessons for us today.
Ancient class distinctions displayed in Rome exhibitAn intimate look at life in ancient Rome is on rare public display outside Italy in an exhibit at the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, Mass.
In 'The Lovers,' Debra Winger's intensity is too much for goofy grab bag of a movieThe movie stars Winger and Tracy Letts as a deeply dissatisfied husband and wife. 'The Lovers'聽is pitched uneasily between slapstick comedy and stark drama.
'A Woman's Life' director鈥檚 poeticism is overly protracted'Life' is聽set in the Normandy countryside in the first half of the 1800s and is based on Guy de Maupassant鈥檚 first novel, 鈥淟鈥橦umble V茅rit茅,鈥� or 鈥淭he Humble Truth.'
Now playing: Hollywood鈥檚 dystopian view of Silicon ValleyThe new film 'The Circle' and the HBO series 'Silicon Valley' both turn a critical eye on the prevailing tech culture in Northern California that increasingly defines modern life.
Top Picks: Tim Gautreaux鈥檚 'Signals,' 'Lion' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreNetflix's 'The Mars Generation' follows teenagers as聽they learn what they will need to know to travel to the Red Planet, 'The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke' will put a smile on your face, and more top picks.
Verbal EnergyA 鈥榬e-accommodating鈥� hospitality industryAfter the 鈥渄ragged passenger鈥� incident, United Airlines has an opportunity to learn what it really means to 鈥渁ccommodate鈥� the public.
First LookTentative deal reached to avoid writers' strike in HollywoodThe new deal would earn a total of $130 million more for Writers Guild of America members over the lifespan of the deal.
Laughs take center stage at San Francisco festivalWill comedy fans be drawn to a festival from Comedy Central and the organizers of the successful Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival?
Reconnect with the iconic images of Monitor photographer Gordon ConverseWe're bringing back聽the work of our eminent photojournalist Gordon Converse from the depths of our photo archive
Why pro golf鈥檚 rule changes aren鈥檛 quite so leisurely this timeGolf's governing bodies typically roll out changes at a genteel pace. Why did the 'Lexi Thompson Rule' take effect basically overnight?聽
In 鈥楪raduation,鈥� personal and political are inseparableAlthough the film, starring Adrian Titieni, Lia Bugnar, and Maria Dragus, is set in Romania, its moral quandaries could be taking place anywhere.
To really understand the American psyche, press playFrom Helen Reddy to Kendrick Lamar, musicians have long captured the current zeitgeist through songs that become rallying cries for movements and anthems for generations.聽
Fettuccine with asparagus, bacon, and lemonSlender, fresh asparagus teams up with lemon, bacon, and Parmesan for a bold pasta dish that tastes like spring.聽
Lamb lollipops with lemon yogurt sauceA flash sale inspired a delicious dish of lamb lollipops with a tangy yogurt sauce for dipping.
Strawberry basil chiffon cake with strawberry basil sauceChiffon cake makes for a lovely and airy spring treat.
Orange rhubarb swirl pound cakeThis pound cake with a sweet, fruity glaze makes a perfect snack or teatime cake.
'A Quiet Passion' won't encourage viewers to seek out Emily Dickinson's poetryCynthia Nixon stars as a sour and embittered Emily Dickinson in Terence Davies's film.聽Jennifer Ehle as Emily鈥檚 sister and Keith Carradine as her indulgently authoritarian father help somewhat to thaw out the proceedings.
Peanut butter nutella blondiesThere is no reason whatsoever to skimp on the peanut butter or Nutella when making these decadent blondies.
John Coltrane documentary 'Chasing Trane' has stunning concert, music clipsThe terrific documentary, directed by John Scheinfeld, traces the career of the great saxophonist and composer.
