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First LookGolden Globes awards: A night full of surprisesThe 77th Golden Globes snubbed Netflix. The big winners: “1917” for best picture, drama, and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” for best film, comedy.
Three musician-hosted podcasts you need to listen toFeist explores deeper meanings to her songs, while others talk about everything from books to parenting.
Make way for good neighbors: Top media picksNeighbor-themed options, from a Mister Rogers book to a podcast featuring everyday people, offer entertainment for winter months.
A toe-tapping ode to Appalachian musicFilmmakers explore the music they grew up on in “Fiddlin’, ” an entertaining, if narrow, documentary on the music of Appalachia.
A religious experience at the movies? ‘A Hidden Life’ aims high.“A Hidden Life” explores how one man refused to take an oath to Hitler. How does the film compare to other faith-themed movies?
In a WordWhat should we call the decade that just ended?If you have a dim view of the past 10 years, you could call it the “Ten-sions”; if you look on the bright side, you might use the “One-ders.”
Keeping the peace in my neighborhoodOne person can put many on edge; one person can help spread calm as well. That's why, when I was burgled, I chose to mentor the culprit.
In a WordChristmas by any other nameThe word Christmas itself is a relatively recent introduction, dating “only” from 1123. You might be surprised to hear what came before it.
As Skywalker saga closes, a chat about values of ‘Star Wars’“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” brings to a close the nine-film Star Wars saga. What values do these films promote?
I’m blatted into Christmas past by tubasThe tuba is not a nimble instrument. But there’s a Christmas carol perfectly suited to its cadence that transports me.
One of 2019’s best albums offers solace, compassionAfter Nick Cave’s son died in 2015, he found comfort in expressing empathy toward others. His band’s new album “Ghosteen” continues that theme.
Jay-Z offers America ‘words to live by’Michael Eric Dyson’s new book, “Jay-Z: Made in America,” continues to unpack the catalysts and consequences of black creativity, power, and wealth.
‘Little Women’: A modern take on the March sistersSome 150 years after the publication of “Little Women,” the latest film version offers more about how young women go after their dreams.
Hollywood’s woman journalist problem: Why does it endure?The film “Richard Jewell” suggests a real reporter slept with a source, continuing a clichéd view of women journalists in Hollywood.
First LookThe Hallmark Channel backtracks: Same-sex marriage ads to returnAfter pulling a same-sex marriage ad, the Hallmark Channel said Sunday it will reinstate the commercials. "We celebrate all families," said a spokeswoman.
The year’s 10 best movies: From ‘Honeyland’ to ‘A Beautiful Day’Critic Peter Rainer’s year-end list includes the documentary “Honeyland,” but also “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” “Booksmart,” and “Parasite.”
In a WordWhen should you accept ‘fulsome’ praise?The more research I did into the history of fulsome, the more confused I became. This slippery word has distinct, sometimes contradictory meanings.
Cards were a level playing fieldGrowing up, family visits in Jackson, Mississippi always included epic games of gin, hearts, and spades.
In a Word‘And/or’ part 2: The fault lies not in conjunctions, but in ourselvesThe term “and/or” rapidly became known for producing more problems than it solved, especially in the legal realm. Can sign language save us?
Buddy Holly’s back ... as a touring hologram. But is it ‘live’ music?Can holograms play “live” music? The desire for authentic experiences and artist longevity is pushing the boundaries of what constitutes performance.
