An interesting but ultimately frustrating struggle between form and content animates “The Affair,” an attractive but inert drama set in Czechoslovakia amid the most pivotal events of the 20th century. Hanna Alstrom and Carice van Houten play Liesel and Hana, best friends whose relationship possesses an undeniably erotic undertow, even after they’re both married. In […]
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Keanu Reeves on the joy of writing his first comic book: ‘Why not? That sounds amazing!’
It was the fall of 2017, and Keanu Reeves had been carrying around a character in his head. The actor so associated with portraying a phalanx of dark-clad fighters kept envisioning a world-weary warrior whose birth predated even human language. Who knows, he thought, this character just might be a future film role. But that […]
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Grammys to partner with Berklee, ASU for study on women in music
The Grammys have been criticized over the years for awarding and nominating more men than women.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope to visit Iraq church damaged by IS militants
In a stop rich in symbolism, Pope Francis will visit a church damaged during the Islamic State’s reign of terror in the town of Qaraqosh, a center for Christian life in Iraq
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Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet, says security guard questioned if she lived in her own building
Gorman, 22, who grew up near Westchester, wrote on Twitter late Friday that the guard had “tailed” her as she walked home.
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New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters
For a business that has been punished by the pandemic, the resumption of moviegoing in New York is a crucial first step forward.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
UK waits for Harry, Meghan’s take on royal split in Oprah interview
Their 2-hour interview with Oprah Winfrey will be broadcast Sunday.
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German TV director charged with rape in prominent MeToo case
Dieter Wedel has denied claims by several women that he pressured them for sex.
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Jobless French culture workers occupy theater to demand aid
With sleeping bags and food, about 50 people have set up inside the ornate lobby and velveted balconies of the Odeon Theater on the Left Bank.
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Maine Catholic churches will increase capacity this month
Bishop Robert Deeley says Catholic churches will allow for 50% capacity at all Masses starting in late March.