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'Beanpole' Captures The Devastation That Lingers, Even After War Has Ended

1:35pm February 07, 2020

by Justin Chang

Set in Leningrad shortly after World War II, Beanpole centers on two women who find themselves deeply scarred by their wartime experiences with the Red Army.

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Ophira Eisenberg performs on stage alongside Jonathan Coulton on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Stop Misquoting Me On The Internet

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Contestants determine whether a well-known inspirational quote was actually said by the person to which it's commonly attributed. In the words of Terry Gross (maybe), "Let's get this bread!"

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Contestants Randolph Meiklejohn and Meredith Lark face off in a game on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Speeches And Songs: Stratford Edition

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Contestants let slip the dogs of war in this Shakespeare-themed audio quiz where the Bard meets contemporary pop songs.

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Ask Me Another host Ophira Eisenberg interviews Tan France at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Tan France: Naturally Tan

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Fashion expert Tan France discusses how he nearly turned down Queer Eye, and how his new Netlifx series Next In Fashion embraces positivity.

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Contestants Jamie Wernet and Fiona Finlay-Hunt play games on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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New York Times Best Sailors

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Literary figures take to the sea in this word game where every answer is a mashup of a bestselling author and an aquatic creature.

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Jonathan Coulton leads a music parody game alongside Ophira Eisenberg on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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Punk Goes Pop

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Spike up that mohawk, put on those JNCO's, and grab your combat boots, because in this music parody game classic punk rock clash songs with fads that, while popular, were not all that punk rock.

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Tan France plays a game with Ophira Eisenberg on Ask Me Another at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York.

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This, That, Or The Other With Tan France

12:51pm February 07, 2020

Tan France had his first date with his now-husband at an Olive Garden. France guesses whether an ambiguously-named product is a chain restaurant, a skin care product, or a scented candle.

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Final Round

12:51pm February 07, 2020

The finalists cover everything from tectonic plates to sparkling water brands in this rapid-fire round that requires smarts and strategy.

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Barnes & Noble has canceled its Black History Month plans to re-release classic novels with cover art depicting characters as people of color, following online criticism.

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Author L.L. McKinney: Barnes & Noble 'Diverse Editions' Are 'Literary Blackface'

12:24pm February 07, 2020

by Audie Cornish

Barnes & Noble suspended its campaign to reissue classic books with covers depicting protagonists as people of color after many authors, including McKinney, criticized the initiative.

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Steppe Up: Irakli (Bachi Valishvili) and Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) share a moment between dance moves in And Then We Danced.

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'And Then We Danced': Queer As Folk Dance

11:10am February 07, 2020

by Scott Tobias

Levan Akin's tale of two male Georgian dancers who find happiness in stolen moments together goes through all the usual dance-movie paces, but the chemistry between its two leads is strong.