A History Of 'Quid Pro Quo'
The whole idea of a "quid pro quo" is so fundamental to the human experience that we have all kinds of ways to say it. We look at how our understanding of "quid pro quo" has changed over time.
Arts
John Le Carré Works Out Some Obsessions In 'Agent Running In The Field'
Le Carré's latest novel presents an aging, embittered spy dealing with multiple claims on his loyalties — and a challenger to his supremacy at badminton, a sport le Carré himself played and loves.
'A History Of New York In 27 Buildings' Is A Love Letter To The Big Apple
More than a mere chronicler armed with facts and dates, Sam Roberts is a nonfiction writer with the heart of a novelist; he's writing about buildings — but he does so while telling engaging stories.
In 'Frankie,' Huppert Struggles To Keep A Secret — And Our Interest
Flat characters spout banal observations about life against a lush backdrop in Ira Sachs's film, which wastes the considerable talents of its all-star cast.
An Israeli Stranded In Paris, Aching To Blend In: 'Synonyms'
Yoav (Tom Mercier) finds himself without clothes soon after arriving in Paris, and strives to assimilate into French culture.
'The Current War: Director's Cut' Shines At Low But Steady Wattage
This long-delayed film about Edison, Westinghouse and Tesla is "a sumptuous historical pageant that's stronger on sumptuousness than history."
Inner Life, During Wartime: 'The Kill Team'
A horrified soldier in Afghanistan witnesses atrocities encouraged by his commanding officer in Dan Krauss' feature film, based on his 2013 documentary of the same name.
Springsteen Concert Film 'Western Stars' Sheds No New Light
The film dutifully captures the 14 songs from the Boss' latest album, but the half-hour of extra interstitial footage doesn't supply any new or meaningful context.
A Righteous Fire Burns At The Heart Of Women-In-Hip-Hop's 'God Save The Queens'
Kathy Iandoli goes far beyond hoisting her heroes upon a pedestal; in rendering them as conflicted, complicated artists struggling against sexism and patriarchy, she wields an illuminating fury.
Actor Kathryn Hahn Says The Best Part Of Her Career Came Post-Kids
Hahn says the "complicated and messy roles" she craved came later in her career. In HBO's Mrs. Fletcher, she plays a divorced woman experiencing a sexual reawakening after her son leaves for college.