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'Free State of Jones' is powerful but lacks nuance'Jones' stars Matthew McConaughey as聽Newton Knight, a Mississippi farmer who聽enlisted a group of renegade聽slaves and other Southerners for聽a rebellion against the Confederacy.聽Gugu Mbatha-Raw聽and Mahershala Ali co-star.
'Wiener-Dog': The central dachshund is more of a linking device than a character'Wiener-Dog' stars actors including Tracy Letts, Julie Delpy, and Danny DeVito as various owners of a dachshund.
'Les Cowboys' is more ambitious than successful'Cowboys' stars聽Fran莽ois Damiens as a father whose daughter, Kelly (Iliana Zabeth), runs off with her boyfriend and possible jihadi, Ahmed (Mounir Margoum). Damiens is powerful in the role.
Banana lemon sconesWith just one banana, these scones have a delicate flavor and aroma, different than banana bread or cake.
Top Picks: 'Francofonia' on DVD and Blu-ray, Paul Simon's 'Stranger to Stranger,' and moreHBO pays tribute to Muhammad Ali,聽The New Yorker鈥檚聽The Author鈥檚 Voice聽podcast features authors such as Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan, and Lauren Groff reading their work aloud, and more top picks.
HBO's 'Vinyl' had all the ingredients for success. Why did it fail?In an era of television that has set the bar high with binge-watching shows, HBO announced its decision to cancel the second season of 'Vinyl' on Wednesday.
'Stairway to Heaven' intro is from Led Zeppelin, says juryA federal court jury decided that Led Zeppelin did not use a riff from the band Spirit's song 'Taurus' for the classic song 'Stairway to Heaven.' Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant both testified during the trial.
Can 'Free State of Jones' find a summer audience?The historical drama is for the most part very different from its current competitors such as the Pixar animated movie 'Finding Dory' and the disaster film 'Independence Day: Resurgence.' Will the fact that it stands out from the crowd help or hurt it?
Tips for making the best chocolate chip cookieThere are endless recipes for making chocolate chip recipes. But if you follow these few simple tips, you'll make a delicious cookie, no matter the variation.
Verbal EnergyFor a time, a life attuned to the tidesA return visit to a familiar beach house prompts some thoughts on time and the ebb and flow of the ocean.
No lack of faith in Darth Vader: He'll return for 'Rogue One'Darth Vader will reportedly be back for the upcoming 'Star Wars' film 'Rogue One.' He's previously been portrayed by actors including James Earl Jones, Sebastian Shaw, and Hayden Christensen.
Roasted beet humusMake a pretty in pink hummus by adding pureed roasted beets.
'The Birth of a Nation' trailer: Oscar favorite after diversity struggles?After a Sundance screening, some critics have called 'Birth' a strong Oscars contender. Nate Parker directed, wrote, and starred in the film.聽
'Hamilton' tickets come to Chicago. Is the musical's path unusual?'Hamilton' is set to open in Chicago and London, and a national tour will launch this spring. What does the show's expansion mean for the theater business?
First LookGirl Scouts stir up baking mixes for home cooksA new line of baking mix available at grocery stores bears the Girl Scouts' trademark. Can it help the organization expand its brand and boost sagging revenue from cookie sales?
I prefer old-fashioned nostalgiaWhat happened to my old color photos? And why would I want an app to do that to my new ones?
Just how funny can we expect 'Justice League' to be?Critics noted the dark tone of this year's 'Batman v Superman,' yet the upcoming Warner Bros. superhero film, 'Justice League,' may be trying for a lighter tone.
'Frozen' characters trek to 'Northern Lights' in new TV shorts, booksA new 'Frozen Northern Lights' series will feature the 'Frozen' characters as Lego creations and as characters in multiple books. The novel 'Disney Frozen Northern Lights: Journey to the Lights' will be released this July.
Blackberry buttermilk ice cream with bay leaf sauceBring sophisticated flavors to your next batch of homemade ice cream by using tangy buttermilk as the base combined with juicy blackberries and topped with a delicate bay leaf sauce.
In new 'Game of Thrones' episode, women control the actionThe latest episode centered on a big battle and female character Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) played a big part in the outcome. In a smaller scene, two female characters (Emilia Clarke and Gemma Whelan) made an important alliance.