Romantic Drama 'The Photograph' Is Unfocused
Stars Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield have great chemistry, but this earnest romantic drama feels "curiously flat and under-seasoned."
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Keeping The Dark At Bay: A 2020 Poetry Preview
Poet and critic Craig Morgan Teicher presents his annual roundup of the poetry he's looking forward to. This year, he's showcasing a group of poets who he says are holding the darkness at bay.
Artist Says His Portraits Of Day Laborers Are Paintings — Not Statements
Years ago, John Sonsini began approaching men in Los Angeles who were looking for work — and offering them modeling jobs. The results are on view in a show called Cowboy Stories & New Paintings.
'Djinn Patrol' Captures The Lost Light Of India's Vanished Children
Deepa Anappara's debut novel defies characterization. Set in a sprawling Indian slum, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line centers on a trio of kids who venture out to look for a missing classmate.
Author Says 'Mixed Solutions Can Feel Like A Cop-Out' But May Solve Housing Inequity
Journalist Conor Dougherty doesn't traffic radical ideas in Golden Gates, but tells the story of housing in all its complexity, acknowledging that imperfect solutions are often the only solutions.
'And I Do Not Forgive You' Pokes Piquant Fun At The Patriarchy
Amber Sparks' new story collection is full of vivid language, compelling imagery, sharp wit and tenderness; many of the pieces also share a thread of anger in their treatment of the patriarchy.
'Little Legends' Celebrates Big Lives Of Black History
Vashti Harrison's new picture book showcases black leaders throughout American history — but not just the big names. She also focuses on artists, athletes and scientists who may be less well-known.
In 'P.S. I Still Love You,' The 'To All The Boys' Story Gets More Complicated
The follow-up to Netflix's well-received YA romcom To All The Boys I've Loved Before finds its principals working on what happens after that closing kiss.
Jussie Smollett, Former 'Empire' Actor, Has Been Indicted Again In Illinois
The ongoing Smollett drama, centering around an alleged faked hate crime against the actor, has opened a fresh chapter. A special prosecutor in Cook County has announced a six-count indictment.
'Priceless' Bonsai Trees Stolen From Museum In Washington State
The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Wash., is asking for help in locating two stolen bonsai. Both "priceless treasures" have a rich history going back to the World War II era.