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The Unsettling Banality of Evil in ‘The Zone of Interest’
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An Homage to Classical Music and Its Influence on Film
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Traveling Through Space at Lightning Speed in Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’
‘Scrambled’ Combines Humor, Empathy to Portray the Tribulations of Adulthood
Kay WalkingStick: A Native-American Artist for the Ages
Disinformation Is Often Blamed for Swaying Elections, but the Research Isn’t So Clear
Game Drain: What Subscription Services Spell for the Industry
‘Sunrise’ Excels at Confusing the Audience, Not Entertaining Them
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‘The Death Tour’ Deftly Portrays Ambitious Wrestlers Vying for Fame and Glory
In ‘Searching for Patty Hearst,’ Roger D. Rapoport Draws on His Extensive Reporting on the Case
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Finding Nature in a Half-Acre of Ground in ‘The Comfort of Crows’
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Toronto Makes Its Mark as a Burgeoning Wellness Destination
‘Iron Claw’ Presents the Glory and Tragedy of the Von Erich Family
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Artist Graham Moore Draws Inspiration From Mid-Century Modern, Vintage Styles
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Great Power, Great Diversity Across the Spider-Verse
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Martin Scorsese Delivers Another Masterpiece in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
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Uncontacted Tribe Lives Far off the Grid in ‘The Last Island’
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Manet/Degas: A Tempestuous Love Affair at the Met
‘Flora and Son’ Is a Poignant Drama About Musical Ties That Bind Us Together
John Hultberg’s Cinematic ‘Mindscapes’ Are Focus of New Exhibit
Green Capitalism Will Not Solve Climate Change
‘The Re-Education of Molly Singer’ Relies on Tropes Rather Than Satire
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Sav Rodgers Pays Sweet Tribute to Director Kevin Smith With New Film
Joan Baez: 60 Years of Sound and Still Counting
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‘Dumb Money’ Illustrates How Creatively Starved Movies Can Be
A Diamond Heist Goes Awry in ‘The Stolen Coast’
Libya's Flood Displaced More Than 43,000 People
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Fails to Capture Its Old Magic
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is a Reminder That the Internet Is Not Real Life
The 2023 Emmy Nominations Remind Us That Actors and Writers Are Essential
More of the Best Movies We Have Ever Seen
Books Replacing Digital Devices in Sweden's Schools
How the IRA Nearly Murdered the ‘Iron Lady’ in ‘There Will Be Fire’
Action Movie ‘King of Killers’ Reaches Farther Than It Can Grasp
Defying Censors: Breaking Bad of the Chinese Language
Families Break Apart Amidst Raging Conflict in Gripping WWII Novel
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Inheritance: Searching Past, Present, and Future Identities at the Whitney
Murder Mystery Meets Sci-Fi in Nick Harkaway’s ‘Titanium Noir’
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‘Walid’ Is a Curious Mixture of Drama and Fierce Fighting
Disaster at Sea and Survival in David Grann’s ‘The Wager’
The Coup in Niger: Why Resource-Rich Countries Are Poor
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Stories of Family Life Shine in Tessa Hadley’s ‘After the Funeral’
How Opioids Made the Jump to Mainstream Use
'Oppenheimer’ Demonstrates the Cost of Genius and Ambition
Riddled With Clichés, ‘Gray Matter’ Misses the Mark
AI Influencers and the Issue of Authenticity
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A Bad 2023 Summer Movie Season Could Spell Yearslong Impending Doom for Hollywood
What’s in a Name? Quite a Lot If It’s Prosecco, Parmesan, or Mozzarella
Friendship, Betrayal, and #MeToo in Helen Schulman’s ‘Lucky Dogs’
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‘Asteroid City’ Delivers Wit and Charm but Nothing New
Georgia O’Keeffe at MoMA: A Closer Look at Greatness
‘Americonned’ Breaks Down the Hollow Promise of the American Dream
Medieval Band of Brothers Fights to the Death in ‘Essex Dogs’
Satchmo's Final Playlist: The Reel-to-Reel Tapes of Louis Armstrong
Scott Lord Pens New International Thriller ‘Come November’
Despite Decent Cast, ‘Heroes of the Golden Masks’ Exemplifies Slipshod Animated Movies
Is the Travel Industry Taking Self-Service Too Far?
Remembering Martin Amis: Master of Style and Substance
‘Fool’s Paradise’ Struggles to Make Its Silent Protagonist Truly Relevant
‘Queenmaker’ Spotlights the Shallow World of New York Socialites
New Novel Weaves a Tale of International Intrigue
The Debt Ceiling, Monetary Policy, and Inflation
The Evil Dead: How the Indie Horror Film Became a Groovy, Gory Sensation
A Spy Novelist’s Life Seen Through a Trove of Letters
You Can't Get Much Farther Than Western Australia
The Turbulent History of Barbie
‘Sisu’ Bombards You With Relentless Violence
Selecting Eco-Friendly Wines for Spring
From Ordinary to Extraordinary Lives, Biopics Continue to Captivate Film Fans
The Disastrous War on Cannabis Users
Speaking With an Accent Can Make You Feel Truly Foreign
‘Pinball’ Tells the Story of the Man Who Legalized the Game
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‘Mafia Mamma’ Brings Laughs but Also Rom-Com Baggage
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New Novel Explores the Lives of Heroines Who Fought the Gestapo
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The Razzies Want Hollywood to Own Its ‘Bad’
Avedon’s Centenary at the Met: Monumental Photomurals Take the Stage
The Consequences of Trump’s Indictment
‘The Worst Ones’’ Take on Meta-Filmmaking Creates a Compelling Piece of Art
Retro Americana: The Return of Drive-Ins
‘Cocaine Bear’ Is ‘Highly’ Problematic
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‘History of the World, Part II’ Delivers Mel Brooks’s Delightful Brand of Humor
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Traveling the World of Wine, Sip by Sip
‘The Other Fellow’ Shows the Ordinary Lives of People Named James Bond
Action Movies: Over-the-Top Spectacles or Misunderstood Meaningful Narratives?
‘The Sun Walks Down’ Is a Poignant Story Set Against the Landscape of the Australian Backcountry
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The Real Florida Is No Longer the Real Florida
Brentwood Arts Exchange Showcases Traditions of African-American Quilting in New Exhibit
Sundance 2023 Delivers an Aura of Studio Excitement and Powerful Films
The Resurgence of Emo Music and Subculture
On Your Radar: Portraiture at the Met, Marjorie Strider, and Meret Oppenheim at MoMA
Tom Hanks Shines in Formulaic but Delightful ‘A Man Called Otto’
On Ageism: ‘Old Age Did Not Make Me Shoplift the Vaseline’
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A Remote Religious Colony Sets the Scene for the Harrowing Drama ‘Women Talking’
‘Blanquita’ Shows a Compelling Depiction of Victimhood
Passive Income Is Not a Myth, but It May Be a Scam
‘Living’ Depicts Bill Nighy in His Greatest Role – Oscars, Take Note
The Best and Worst Airlines of 2022 for Customer Service
Impact of the U.S National Defense Authorization Act on Taiwan
When It Comes to Gen-Z Appeal, Film Studio A24 Understands the Assignment
Reflecting on the Holidays: A Friendship Forged by a Future Train Set
The Golden Globes Are Back….What Now?
‘Babylon’ Shows the Ultimate Depravity of 1920s Hollywood
Cyber Infrastructure: Who Are the Invisible Warlords?
The War in Ukraine, Russia, and the Price of Gas
‘Rickshaw Girl’ Tells an Interesting Coming-of-Age Story of a Bangladeshi Youth
A Look at the Best Books of 2022
From ‘White Christmas’ to ‘ Love Actually': Best Holiday Movies to Binge-Watch
Adult Swim’s Weird, Wonderful Christmas Movie Is a Trip of the Senses
How a Small, but Growing Movement in Japan Is Reimagining Community
‘Dragon Eats Eagle’ Waxes Poetic With a Preachy Message
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About One-Third of the Food Americans Buy Goes to Waste
‘2nd Chance’ Documents Richard Davis’s Story of Bullets, Betrayal, and Consequences
So What Makes a Great Cover Song?
Edward Hopper’s New York: A Study in Isolation at the Whitney
‘Creatures of Necessity’: How Not to Write a Movie
Elena Ksanti and the Power of Abstract Expressionism
Healthcare in Crisis: Focusing on Primary Healthcare and Public Health in the U.S.
Why Do So Many American Men (and Women) Lack Friends?
A Guided Tour of MAGA Country in ‘The Storm Is Here’
Manou Marzban – An Artist for Our Times
‘The Computer Accent’ Shows What Happens When AI Takes Over the Artistic Process
‘Bros’ and the Legacy of Gay Cowboy Movies
The Fight for a Clean Environment: The New Sacrifice Zones
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is One of the Best Films of the Year
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‘Missing’ Is a Brilliant, Dark Story About Mystery and Death
The Sex Scandal That Brought Down the Falwells
China’s Real-Estate Crisis: An Economic Perfect Storm
‘Don’t Look at the Demon’ Delivers Fine Acting, Impressive Special Effects
Great Halloween Films for People Who Hate Horror
‘Atoms and Ashes’: What Happens When Nuclear Power Goes Wrong?
Exploring the Joys of Paris
‘Amsterdam’ Is a Flawed Retelling of a Real Conspiracy
New Comedy Follows a Day in the Life of a Brothel Worker
Financial Crisis in the Making: Rising Oil and the Crashing Pound
A Salute to Hollywood’s Underrated Filmmakers and Actors
My Evening With Kevin Smith: ‘Clerks III’ and The Convenience Tour
‘We Will Fight’: Iran Protests Following Death of Mahsa Amini Continue
‘Barbarian' Is Surprising, and One of the Best Movies of the Year
Meet the Staff at Highbrow Magazine: Contributing Writer Barbara Noe Kennedy
Manhunt in the New World in Robert Harris’s ‘Act of Oblivion’
‘Medieval’ Tells the Story of a Czech Hero in the Middle Ages
Will the New Far-Right Government of Italy Turn Its Back on Europe?
Fine Acting, Wit, and Stunning Visuals Make ‘Umbrella Men’ a Fond Addition to the Heist Film Genre
‘Carmen’: A Maltese Film That Pays Homage to an Age-Old Tradition
Tabitha Soren Showcases Photography Series in Solo Exhibit
How the British Monarchy Became a Global Brand
‘Becoming Iconic’ Tells Confusing, Messy Stories About Film Directing
Your Next Foodie Adventure: Myrtle Beach
Digital Rights Management and the Modern-Day Pirate
British Urban Artist D*Face Takes the Helm at Another Solo Show in the U.S.
In ‘Otherlands,’ a Look at Life on Earth Before the Mass Extinction Event
Reflections on Sorrow and Happiness Past
The Art of Jessica Fazzion
Artificial Intelligence: The Robot Apocalypse Is Not Happening. Yet.
‘Breaking’ Offers a Gripping Real-Life Story of Injustice
The Best Japanese Anime Shows to Watch
Highlights from the Art World: 1960s New York, Eva Hesse, American Modernism
‘Fall’ Is a Great, Modern Thriller
A Visit to Rapid City, South Dakota
Artists Pay Homage to the Many Charms of Baltimore
New Film Shows the Rise and Fall of Will Vinton’s Claymation Dream
Confidence in the Supreme Court Is Declining – For a Valid Reason
‘A Silent Party’ Tackles Patriarchy, Sexual Assault and Victim Blaming, Yet Misses the Mark
In ‘Learning to Talk,’ Hilary Mantel Conjures a Troubled Childhood
‘The Martha Mitchell Effect’ Shows a Lesser-Known Side of the Watergate Scandal
Exploring the Significance of Ecological Art
Are Airlines or Hotels Greenwashing?
“Thor: Love and Thunder” Brings Abundant Summer Superhero Fatigue
Gabby Giffords Is a Heroine in the Ongoing Effort to End Gun Violence
‘Elvis’ Is a Cinematic Wonder, but Does It Shed Light on the Icon’s Real Life Story?
Forecasting the End of Cold in Porter Fox’s ‘Last Winter’
‘The Book Keepers’ Shows a Husband’s Journey to Promote His Late Wife’s Memoirs
Winslow Homer at the Met: A Study in Conflict
Fascinating Characters, Plots Make ‘The Boys’ a Must-Watch Show, Despite Gratuitous Gore
The Natural Beauty of Tuolumne County
‘Who Killed Vincent Chin?’ Explores a Murder Case Steeped in Injustice
The Early Onset Millennial Nostalgia
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Delivers Horror, Excitement, and Compelling Story Lines
Why ‘Jurassic Park’s’ Special Effects Look Much Better Than ‘Jurassic World’s’
Beguiling Tales of County Mayo in Colin Barrett’s ‘Homesickness’
What Changes Will Take Effect If the Supreme Court Overturns ‘Roe v. Wade’?
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Offers Great Flight Scenes and Bad Characters
Tune In: The Art of the Videogame Soundtrack
On Your Radar: Highlights From the Art World
‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Is a Nostalgia Cash-Grab Done Right
Music Journalist Ben Fong-Torres and the Glory Days of ‘Rolling Stone’
Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
‘Montana Story’ Is a Mellow, Lyrical Family Drama
Brendan Dawes Exhibit Captures the Artist’s Personal Stories
Why Sustainable Brands Do Better
‘Doctor Strange’ Brings Lots of Flash but Little Substance
The Plague Diner’s Diary
‘Splinters’ Has Good, Subtle Characters but Lacks Drama
Examining Digital Media Habits in 2022
Straddling the Wilderness Between Russia and China in Colin Thubron’s ‘Amur River’
New Exhibit Features Deborah Dancy’s Artworks in Various Mediums
‘Nitram’ Is a Devastating Portrait of Isolation and Violence
The Detrimental Effects of Beer and Spirits
How South Korea, Japan, and Other Countries Came to Dominate the Pop Culture Landscape
James Van Der Zee: A Portrait of the Harlem Renaissance
‘Alice’ Promises Themes of Revenge and Justice, but Fails to Deliver
In Praise of Life in the Last Frontier in ‘Nobody Gets Out Alive’
‘The Automat’ Tells the Story of the Little Restaurant That Could
21st Century Political Discourse: Let’s Agree to Disagree
Hotels Are Getting Creative to Lure Summer Guests
Chronicling the Inner Workings of Guillermo del Toro’s Brilliant Mind and Career
A Love Letter to the American Southwest
The Rise of Greenwashing
Oscars Brouhaha: Will Smith Crossed the Line
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Oscars 2022: Which Film Will Win Best Picture?
After years of Trying, DC Finally Gets the Caped Crusader Right With ‘The Batman’
It’s Time to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
‘Ted K’ Searches for the Disturbing Core of the Unabomber
Paying Homage to a Literary Master and His Garden in ‘Orwell’s Roses’
Ukraine: A Deeper Look Into the Threat of a Potential World War
Hulu’s ‘The Dropout’ Tells a Story of Lies, Blood, and Ambition
Conspiracies and Trauma Take Flight in 'Cosmic Dawn'
Vladimir Putin: Keep Your Distance at Our Dinner Party
Adam Driver: A Force to Be Reckoned With
Putin’s Dangerous Aggression Is About Creating a New Russian Empire
A Father’s Quest to Save His Son in Trevor J. Houser’s New Book
‘Scream’ 2022 Is Frightfully Funny
How Do the World’s Healthiest People Live?
PBS’ ‘American Reckoning’ Focuses on the Necessary Quest for Civil Rights Justice
‘Labyrinth of Forms’: The Whitney Pays Homage to Women Abstractionists
New Graphic Novel Pays Homage to a Kurt Vonnegut Classic
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Seems Like a ‘Star Wars’ Filler
The High-Speed Physics of Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton
The Art of Thomas Riesner
Enjoying ‘Slow Travel’ in Wyoming
Why Queer Audiences Co-Opt Media
The Tragedy of Joel Coen’s ‘Macbeth’? It Wasn’t Necessary
Snakes, Arm Wrestling, and Childhood Adventures in Padgett Powell’s ‘Indigo’
How the Media Is Under Attack Throughout the World
James Gunn Hits Another Homerun With ‘Peacemaker’ Series
When Duke Ellington Played Carnegie Hall
Mongolia: How a Small, Landlocked Country Dealt With the Pandemic
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The Dissonance Between Overwhelming American Landscape and Bland Architecture
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