A Slight Night In New York From A Moonlighting Superhero
The directorial debut of Chris Evans is a simple banter-based romantic story about a couple bumping into each other in Grand Central Station.
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An Inventive Story Of Connection And Isolation In 'Blind'
The story of a blind woman who confines herself to her Oslo apartment explores surprising connections between characters within a deftly constructed narrative.
For 3 Climbers, Summiting Meru Was An 'Irresistible' Challenge
Meru is a 21,000-foot mountain in northern India. Some of the greatest climbers in the world have tried and failed to reach its peak — a sheer granite wall known as the Shark's Fin.
How Photos Of Crisis Can Shape The Events They Represent
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Kira Pollack, director of photography and visual enterprise at Time, about how iconic photos might affect the conversation about the events they have come to represent.
'Sorcerer' Is A Delightful Romp With Deep, Solid Roots
Zen Cho's new novel is a charming, character-driven romance, set in a magic-ridden Regency England — but there are serious questions of race and class underpinning the lighthearted action.
So, What's The Big Deal With Starting A Sentence With 'So'?
It has been called the new "um" or "like," but linguist Geoff Nunberg says starting sentences with "so" isn't a new trend. People have been doing it for years. We're just noticing it more now.
Dean Jones, Herbie's Driver In Disney Movies, Dies At Age 84
Actor Dean Jones, who starred in The Love Bug, That Darn Cat! and other classic Walt Disney movies, also played the role of Bobby in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim's Company.
A Compelling Plot Gives Way To Farce In Franzen's Purity
The new novel reveals sharp observations and a great, sprawling story. But critic Roxane Gay says the book gets bogged down with absurdly drawn characters and misfired critiques of modern life.
'Twelve Kings' Launches A Bold New Fantasy World
Twelve immortal, iron-fisted god-kings rule over the desert metropolis of Sharakhai. No one can stand against them, until the gladiator Çeda begins hunting for the truth behind her mother's death.
The Bloody Mary Meat Straw: An All-American Story
Bloody Marys have been around for ages, but an Iowa man has invented a way to take them to a whole new level: a straw made of meat. They've become a hit at bars, ballparks and stadiums. #America