Food, sport & everyday culture
De Gaulle Biopic Surprises as French Box Office Hit
A two-part film biography of Charles de Gaulle has sold 5.3 million tickets in France, becoming an unexpected summer blockbuster and introducing the WWII
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Food, sport & everyday culture
Fall Art Books Explore Deaf Culture, Chicana Archives, Gaza
A fall reading list highlights 15 upcoming art books, including Guadalupe Rosales's East LA memoir, Christine Sun Kim's archive of deaf imagery, and Fady
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Mildred Howard Wins 2026 Artists' Legacy Foundation Award
Assemblage artist Mildred Howard receives a $25,000 unrestricted prize for her work conveying Black American stories.
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Alexander Ullom's 'It Ends' Captures Gen Z Horror
Filmmaker Alexander Ullom's debut feature 'It Ends,' a horror film with an existential bent, follows friends trapped on an endless road.
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Ridley Scott blames Paul Mescal for Gladiator II flop
A report suggests director Ridley Scott privately blamed Paul Mescal for 'Gladiator II' underperformance, citing the actor as not 'masculine enough,' a claim his team denies.
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The Whale museum opens in Norway in 2027
A new museum dedicated to whales, called The Whale, will open in Andenes, Norway, on June 4, 2027. It will feature life-size sculptures, immersive exhibits on whale biology and culture, and serve as a hub for whale-watching tours.
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Washington Irving, father of NYC culture
A new book by Phillip Lopate argues that Washington Irving, the 19th-century author of 'Sleepy Hollow,' is the prototype of the New York writer and a
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China Withdraws Artists from Gwangju
China has ordered its artists to withdraw from the upcoming Gwangju Biennale in protest of the event allowing Taiwanese exhibitors to use the name 'Taiwan
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Ridley Scott plans new Alien sequel
Ridley Scott is working on a new Alien film starring Michael Fassbender's android David, separate from two other projects in development.
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Lee Krasner's Story Reconsidered
A visit to the Pollock-Krasner House and conversations with its director challenge a writer's assumptions about Lee Krasner's life and artistic partnership
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Erykah Badu's 'Before the World Blows': A
Erykah Badu discusses her first album in 11 years, 'Before the World Blows', her work as a doula, and her evolving artistry.
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FBI repatriates 48 Egyptian artifacts to Cairo
The FBI returned 48 illegally trafficked cultural artifacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Los Angeles last Friday. The items span from the Pharaonic to the 9th century CE.
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John Oliver on Subscription-Based Smart Appliances
John Oliver discusses the rise of subscription-based business models in various industries, including music, film, and TV, beauty, food, cleaning services, and more.
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David Harbour Blurs Lines on Tony Stark's Fate in Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday star David Harbour has seemingly revealed a major Marvel secret, sparking speculation about the film's plot and Robert Downey Jr's role.
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Charles Dickens' Summer Escapes
Charles Dickens' letters reveal his love for holidays and escaping London's heat
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Paul Simon's Graceland at 40: A Pioneering Album's Enduring Legacy
Graceland, Paul Simon's iconic album, turns 40, with its eclectic blend of musical styles and genres continuing to inspire and influence artists today
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Christian Metal Band Sues Netflix Over K-Pop Demon Hunters Name
Demon Hunter accuses Netflix of trademark infringement and unfair competition over the name of the blockbuster film K-Pop Demon Hunters.
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Producer Christine Vachon on Fighting for Provocative Stories in US Independent Film
Christine Vachon, a trailblazing producer in US independent film, has been making idiosyncratic American cinema for over 35 years. Her production outfit, Killer Films, has produced a range of provocative films, from 'Poison' to 'Kids', that have dominated the cultural conversation.
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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the rock band ZZ Top, has passed away at the age of 77. Beard was a key member of the band for six decades and played a crucial role in their success.
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Wet Hot American Summer: A Cult Classic's Journey to Success
The film's director and co-writer, David Wain, attributes the movie's initial failure to a
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American Doctor: A Harrowing Film on Gaza's Collapsing Hospital System
A new documentary film, American Doctor, follows three doctors from different cultural and religious backgrounds as they volunteer on the frontlines of Gaza's collapsing hospital system and return to the US as advocates in the halls of Congress.
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Hollywood Encore: Broadway Shows on the Big Screen
A new trend is emerging in the film industry, where professional recordings of Broadway shows, known as 'pro-shot' movies, are being released in movie theaters. This phenomenon has been gaining popularity since the pandemic, with shows like Hamilton and Hadestown achieving significant box office success.