How Sean Ono Lennon Helped His Parents Send a Message.
To keep their legacy relevant for a new generation, he worked on the short “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of […]
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Why Is There No Oscar for Best Choreography?
Imaginative dance abounds in Hollywood, but its creators remain unheralded at awards time.Imaginative dance abounds in Hollywood, but its creators remain unheralded […]
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Playing Infinite Craft Is Like Peering Into an A.I.’s Brain
A large language model generates answers as gamers combine blocks of text. It can get as weird as “Farming Simulator 2013: Furry […]
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Wanted: Writers for Awards Show Jokes. Must Be Skilled at Diplomacy
Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the […]
Read moreReview: Jews Flee to China in New York Philharmonic’s ‘Émigré’
“Émigré,” a bland oratorio about brothers who flee to China to escape Nazi persecution, was given its American premiere by the New […]
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On Mexico’s Border, an Architect Takes Small Steps to the Future
With her library, senior center, markets and sports complexes, Fernanda Canales is bringing a sense of community, beauty and safety to underserved […]
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Popcast (Deluxe): Is TikTok Done? 4 Crises Holding the App Back
Once addictive and effective, TikTok is struggling with commercialization, a shifting relationship with the music industry and more. Once addictive and effective, […]
Read more“Barbie” and “Poor Things” Show Two Versions of Female Liberation
The Oscar best picture hopefuls “Barbie” and “Poor Things” look nothing alike, but their central characters go on similar journeys.The Oscar best […]
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The ‘Dune’ Popcorn Bucket and the Golden Age of Movie Merch
The hilariously suggestive misfire is a reminder of the days when too-weird-to-be-true film mementos could be found in every kitchen cupboard.The hilariously […]
Read moreAdam Sandler’s ‘Spaceman’ Has an Identity Crisis, Like Many Space Movies
With the release of Adam Sandler’s odd, middling and expensive new Netflix film, a look at space movie misfires of the past […]
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