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Hitler as an imaginary friend? 鈥楯ojo Rabbit鈥� and the state of satire.Is political satire possible today? A film critic reflects on that after seeing 鈥淛ojo Rabbit,鈥� the latest from writer-director聽Taika Waititi.聽
Toronto International Film Festival: My dinner with Isabelle HuppertPeter Rainer's Toronto International Film Festival highlights included the performances of Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in 'The Two Popes.'
In a WordGetting the skinny on the semicolonThe semicolon can inspire strong emotions. Kurt Vonnegut said 鈥淎ll they do is show you鈥檝e been to college,鈥� and George Orwell detested them.
Ken Burns on why he lassos stereotypes in 鈥楥ountry Music鈥�Ken Burns鈥� latest series focuses on the origins of country music and the diverse and eclectic performers who shaped it.
Unafraid to be frayedShe was her family鈥檚 jean-patcher growing up, so she hated holes as an adult. But what about fashionable ones?
More women are playing sports. Why is no one watching?Only 4% of sports coverage is devoted to women athletes. New initiatives are aimed at drawing more attention to competitions, and to wooing fans.聽聽
Why I waited to watch 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'I'm not the first to see Quentin Tarantino鈥檚 love letter to an idealized Hollywood. Why I've learned to wait before watching.聽
Jay-Z and the NFL: Business as usual, or a path to social change?Critics of Jay-Z鈥檚 partnership with the NFL focus on how former quarterback Colin Kaepernick was slighted. Is there another way to look at the deal?聽
In a WordAvoiding the pitfalls of 鈥榩lease鈥�Many Scandinavians frown on tipping, and they鈥檙e not too keen on聽please or聽thanks聽(as English-speakers think of them) either.
How I teamed up with my son on technologyI never dreamed I鈥檇 be a tech reviewer 鈥� or that it would provide such an occasion for cooperation and growth.
鈥榃histling changed my life:鈥� The competitive world of rockstar whistlersMore than 60 competitive whistlers gathered outside Los Angeles for the biennial Masters of Musical Whistling international festival and competition.
In a WordThe role of 鈥榶ou鈥檙e welcome鈥� in polite societyWhat 鈥測ou鈥檙e welcome鈥� means is less important than what it does.聽Even small favors can create a feeling of obligation on the part of the recipient.
More gray hair on screen: Hollywood鈥檚 subtle shift on ageHollywood is not known for embracing actors beyond a certain age. But does a flurry of new offerings with seasoned stars suggest a changing view?
Uncle Dale knew what I neededIt was during a time of transition that our car needed an oil change, and my Uncle Dale offered a hand.
鈥楽ilence is here鈥�: Estonia pays homage to composer Arvo P盲rtClarity and peace mark Arvo P盲rt鈥檚 music. A new center in Estonia devoted to the composer highlights the global artist鈥檚 creative process.
How music newcomers are changing the rules for body imageThere's a crop of newcomers 鈥� young women聽including Billie Eilish, Snail Mail, and Soccer Mommy 鈥� who favor simple, thrift-store clothing聽
Genial 鈥楤linded by the Light鈥� brings together The Boss and immigration鈥淏linded by the Light,鈥� like another recent movie, 鈥淵esterday,鈥� is about embracing Western music as a way of transcending racial barriers.聽
US immigration and families: A tale from the Holocaust era鈥淣obody Wants Us,鈥� a documentary about an immigration ordeal in 1940, provides food for thought amid current tensions at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Shifting views of safety in American society
One woman鈥檚 quest: Use art to bring focus to marriage (video)The beautiful designs of聽Nushmia Khan鈥檚聽nikahnamas 鈥� Islamic marriage contracts 鈥� help draw attention to each partner鈥檚 rights and responsibilities.
