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Oscar watch: What makes a ‘truly astonishing’ performance?Standout acting in 2019 appeared in a range of films – “Luce,” “Diane,” “The Irishman” – not all of which are contenders in Sunday’s awards show.
First LookShakira, J. Lo celebrate Latina identity in Super Bowl showJennifer Lopez and Shakira used their performance at the Super Bowl halftime show to deliver a powerful message of inclusion. This was the first halftime show to celebrate Latino artists.
In a WordA lighter side of quid pro quoThis is a language column, so we won’t go into the politics of the impeachment. Instead, let’s talk about the complicated origins of “quid pro quo.”
In a WordThe word columnist offers a mea culpaI have been writing “In a Word” for almost two years, and I have made mistakes. To the readers who have written in when I have erred: This is for you.
Do clothes make the student?I come from a more decorous time, when there were “school clothes” and “play clothes.” How you were dressed might get you a job – or bar you from it.
First LookBillie Eilish and brother dominate the 2020 Grammy AwardsBillie Eilish and brother Finneas O'Connell sweep Grammy's with an album that addresses depression, suicidal thoughts, and climate change.
Suppressed under apartheid, Namibia’s music survives in ‘Stolen Moments’Namibian music was censored under apartheid rule. Today, the “Stolen Moments” project is cataloging thousands of songs to reclaim that legacy.
In a WordNot the same old folderol: ‘Nonsense’ wordsEnglish has so many creative ways to proclaim that something is ‘nonsense.’ Part 2 of a series on the nuts and bolts of humorous words.
Lizzo plays the flute, raps, and defines beauty on her own termsAhead of the Grammys, our columnist explores how top nominee Lizzo found fame – and the savvy decisions she’s made in the spotlight.
This African group’s music champions rights – and loveFor African group Les Amazones d’Afrique, music is a vessel to uplift women, says newest member Niariu.
Me, my garbage cans, and the spinning of the globeWind that whistles is a thrill in the Northwest, where I snuggle in my bed and contemplate the mighty motion of the atmosphere.
First Look'Molly of Denali': an indigenous cartoon series by AlaskansA new cartoon show on PBS Kids uses indigenous input at all levels of production and centers on a young Alaska Native as the lead character.
In a WordFoolish talk leads to a bunch of ‘malarkey’No one, or at least no member of Congress, says malarkey more than Joe Biden does. Its connotation is avuncular and proudly old-fashioned.
You know Goodall and Fossey. Meet Dagg, ‘The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.’Canadian biologist Anne Innis Dagg is the fascinating subject of a documentary that traces her relationship with the animal she first met at age 3.
Top picks: A South Korean thriller, classic anime from Japan, and moreMovies from ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho and anime legend Satoshi Kon, and music from The Comet Is Coming offer a gateway to international fare.
What goes in a suitcaseWhen I would “run away” from home, I always used to pack washcloths. But my daughter makes equally quirky decisions.
First Look‘Joker’ leads Oscar nominations, women fall behindDespite highly acclaimed performances by women and people of color, the 92nd Academy Awards will celebrate films by and about white men.
In a WordThe most searched-for words of 2019The top words of the year in 2019 reflected shifting attitudes toward gender identity, along with an increase in anxiety about climate change.
Ethical fashion? These women offer a new pattern.The Blue Tin Production co-op grew out of a desire to make ethically produced fashion, inspired by Persian architecture and culture.
- I discover a place I already knew
I felt cold chills down my arms when I realized that I recognized this book's setting: We had a home on the exact river the author was describing.
