In 'The Party,' The Bourgeois Get Petty
Writer-director Sally Potter zeroes in on the hypocrisy of the British chattering-class but her aim wanders, so the characters stay flat and the satire never kicks in.
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Director Ryan Coogler Says 'Black Panther' Brought Him Closer To His Roots
The new film imagines an African nation, rich in minerals and unscarred by colonialism and slavery; Coogler says he traveled to the continent to dig into the question of what it means to be African.
Mythic 'Black Panther' Is A Momentous Event In Pop Culture History
As originally conceived in 1966, the Black Panther was an African king who fought crime in a high-tech panther suit. David Edelstein says Marvel's new film about the character was worth the wait.
Love Is All Around — Everyday — In 'Rookie On Love'
"When we talk about love ... it's usually always referring to romantic partnerships. And I knew that I didn't want this book to just be about that," editor Tavi Gevinson says of the new anthology.
'Asymmetry' Is A Guide To Being Bigger Than Yourself
At first, Lisa Halliday's novel seems too familiar: It's about a young would-be writer who has an affair with a famous older man. But partway through, it turns into something else, something new.
France Returns Works Orphaned By Nazi Looting, Seeking Owners Or Heirs
Tens of thousands of artworks were recovered after World War II, and many are still in French possession. Now, the Louvre is stepping up efforts to return them to the heirs of their rightful owners.
Long Haul Trucker Was 'Completely Seduced' By The Open Road
Finn Murphy has logged over a million miles hauling people's belongings across the country to their new homes. He describes life on the road as a "reaction against regimentation."
For Valentine's Day, Romance Writers Share Their Favorite Moments
Who knows romance better than romance novelists? We've asked some of our favorites to share the moments that make them swoon, whether it's a snuggle on a snowy morning or a game of wheelchair hockey.
Flynn The Bichon Wins Best In Show
Flynn, a bichon frise, has won best in show in the 2018 Westminter Dog Show.
Finland Takes Olympic Chill To The Next Level: Team Knitting
During the weekend's slopestyle competition, Finnish snowboarding coach Antti Koskinen was casually knitting at the top of the course.