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Hollywood writers got their deal. What happens next?The Writers Guild of America is the latest union to score big wins in 2023. But with Hollywood in flux, will writers be able to hold on to a middle-class life long term?
‘Hair Love’ to heir love: An animated look at Black family“Young Love,” now on Max, is about detangling more than hair. Its portrayal of the Black experience offers a journey into the nature of love.
At this Minnesota food lab, Native culture is on the menuFor many, traditional recipes offer a way of honoring one’s heritage. Meet the Native chefs helping restore that sense of cultural memory at a new food lab in Minnesota.
How a classical pianist reinvents herself in major and minor waysPianist Simone Dinnerstein is returning to the stage on Sept. 23, at a concert presented by Emmanuel Music at Tufts University in Boston.
- How a classical pianist reinvents herself in major and minor ways
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein is returning to the stage on Sept. 23, at a concert presented by Emmanuel Music at Tufts University in Boston.
Toronto film fest: Big-screen gems, absent movie starsMonitor movie critic Peter Rainer navigates the Toronto film festival – and an industry still dealing with dual strikes – and is rewarded with a top-notch cinematic passport.
At The Record Co., music belongs to everyoneThe Record Co. is a state-of-the-art facility that can be rented for as little as $10 per hour. Each month, 3,500 musicians pass through its doors.
From ‘skrzypce’ to ‘syzygy,’ falling in l-o-v-e with spellingCall me old-fashioned. I find satisfaction in learning to spell every word I encounter.
‘Feel the energy’: How Super Nintendo World fuels young at heartSuper Nintendo World is for kids, right? Well, it’s also for a slightly geeky gamer dad, who found that it unlocked nostalgia and a sense of belonging.
‘Peanuts,’ Charles Schulz, and the state that started it allWhat more is there to learn about Charlie Brown’s football and Woodstock’s birdbath? An exhibit about cartoonist Charles Schulz offers a unique window into his inspiration: the Midwest.
- ‘Peanuts,’ Charles Schulz, and the state that started it all
What more is there to learn about Charlie Brown’s football and Woodstock’s birdbath? An exhibit about cartoonist Charles Schulz offers a unique window into his inspiration: the Midwest.
Celebrating the drudgery – and enchantment – of summer jobsIt’s often said that experience is the best teacher. That’s why some of the hardest lessons in life can’t be taught.
First Look'Come on down!' Bob Barker brought warmth to 'Price Is Right' for decadesBob Barker, the celebrated host of 'The Price Is Right,' died Saturday. A game show host for over 50 years, Mr. Barker was also an animal rights activist.
‘Ahsoka’ takes familiar ‘Star Wars’ theme to a new placeThe “Star Wars” universe has been built on rebellion, again and again. In “Ahsoka,” the rebellion is in the show – and in real life, too.
I learned to dream on a Nicaraguan chicken busI had anxieties about visiting Nicaragua. When I finally traveled there, I realized how unfounded they were.
In a WordEither a ‘lender’ or a ‘loaner’ you can beWords are not Platonic ideals with a separate existence. In language usage, fashion plays a crucial role.
The ExplainerHollywood’s summer of strikes: Three questionsHollywood’s twin strikes have so far cost California’s economy an estimated $3 billion. What would it take for the sides to reach agreement?
First LookHip-hop at 50: Up from the ashes of urban decay, a creative defianceHip-hop began in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973, at a block party in a rec room. DJ Kool Herc introduced the attendees to “the break” – extending the musical beat between verses to allow for longer periods of dancing. A musical phenomenon was born.
In Pictures: It’s a bug’s life, we’re just along for the rideBy promoting a bug’s-eye view, the new wing at the American Museum of Natural History challenges our preconceived notions of scale and significance.
In ‘Between Two Worlds,’ Juliette Binoche makes the invisible visibleThe undercover journalist in the film “Between Two Worlds,” loosely based on a true story, finds the hardship she expects from jobs with minimum pay. But she also discovers something else: friendship and joy.
