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A Muslim woman comic walks into a bar: Changing perceptions through jokesMuslim women are entering the comedy scene, using jokes to bust stereotypes and foster understanding.聽
Perfectly at home with imperfectionIt鈥檚 my home鈥檚 imperfections that make it interesting. But it鈥檚 not only the house. Everything I own seems to have a glitch, often by my choice.聽
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.