Jeremy Strong says co-star Brian Cox has ‘earned’ right to say what he wants The actors star as father and son in hit series Succession. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Remembering New Yorker's Stanley Mieses My friend and mentor Stanley was one of a kind, and he opened doors for many struggling writers, including me Salon · Feb 19, 2023
Federal prosecutor joins LAPD probe into handling of Les Moonves sex assault allegations LOS ANGELES — A federal corruption prosecutor has joined the LAPD investigation into allegations that the department mishandled a sexual assault complaint against former CBS executive Leslie Moonves, Los Angeles police told the L.A. Times. Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023
Angela Bassett ‘sorry for’ Anthony Hopkins after actor criticises Marvel green screen experience ‘I had it much better than Anthony Hopkins,’ says the ‘Black Panther’ star The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Untouchable review: Trump as ‘lawless Houdini’ above US justice Elie Honig offers a powerful indictment of the former president and those who have failed to bring him down The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2023
Sir Salman Rushdie tells of ‘gratitude’ in first interview since ‘colossal’ New York knife attack The Indian-born British author suffered severe, life-changing injuries, including losing sight in one eye, following the attack Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023
Sir Salman Rushdie says he finds it difficult to write in first interview since losing sight in one eye in stabbing Sir Salman was left with several life-changing injuries in the attack Wales Online · Feb 6, 2023
Sir Salman Rushdie feels ‘gratitude’ in first interview since attack last year The Indian-born British author suffered severe, life-changing injuries, including losing sight in one eye, following the attack in New York. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023
Salman Rushdie breaks silence after knife attack left author fighting for his life Sir Salman Rushdie, who wrote the controversial novel The Satanic Verses, was attacked at the Chautauqua Institution in New York state on August 12 last year by 24-year-old Hadi Matar Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023
A Tree Grows in Texas Dagoberto Gilb, creator of the premier Chicanx literary publication (named for a South Texas plant), had to leave the state to find a home. Texas Observer · Jan 31, 2023
Lisa Loring dead: original Wednesday Addams actress dies aged 64 Lisa was the first to play Wednesday in the live-action adaptation of Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons and she's reported to have sadly passed away after a 'massive stroke'. Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023
Movie review: ‘Turn Every Page’ a fascinating safari with literary lions What happens when two geniuses in their respective fields engage in a sometimes contentious, life-long collaboration? The answer to that question can be found in Lizzie Gottlieb’s “Turn Every Page — The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb” (Yes, Gottlieb is the director’s father). The film is a book… Boston Herald · Jan 27, 2023
Commentary: Oscar nominee ‘Tár’ brought conducting into the spotlight. That’s not good for classical music Director Todd Field has gone through great pains, including on a podcast for the Los Angeles Times, to explain his great effort to get the world of classical music right in “Tár.” Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023
Tár might win Cate Blanchett her third Academy Award, but few have seen the psychological drama about a conductor coming undone Tár just picked up six Academy Award nominations, yet hardly anyone has seen it. Luckily, we have; here's everything you need to know about this Oscar contender. ABC News · Jan 25, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023 As 'Cat Person' ruins a viral sensation, 'Eileen' makes a stir of its own at Sundance PARK CITY, Utah — Late into "Cat Person," the much-buzzed-about new movie adapted from Kristen Roupenian's 2017 short story of the same title, an ugly one-word text message appears in startling, screen-filling closeup. You'll know what the word is if you've read the story, and there's a decent chance you…
The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2023 ‘I hope this triggers outrage’: surprise Brett Kavanaugh documentary premieres at Sundance Covertly-made Justice, from director Doug Liman, shows to sold-out audience and shines new light on allegations of sexual assault
Salon · Jan 16, 2023 I tried the viral "The Soup" recipe While many recipes that garner lots of online attention are overhyped, this tomato-based soup doesn't disappoint
Reason · Jan 7, 2023 The New Yorker Profiles "The Conservative Who Wants to Bring Down the Supreme Court." Jonathan Mitchell failed in his effort to become a legal academic, so he put his theories into practice instead.
Inverse · Dec 28, 2022 Naughty Dog's next game will be like Star Wars in one surprising way After adapting 'The Last of Us' for HBO, Neil Druckmann has big ambitions for the future of Naughty Dog.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: Which last longer, ebooks or physical books? The answer may surprise you The internet engineer and entrepreneur Brewster Kahle took a shot at the book publishing industry a few weeks ago by pointing out something well-known to technologists but unappreciated by the general public: that ebooks and other digital artifacts have shorter lifespans than the physical items.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022 From eggs benedict to the minibar: eight food and drink game changers that became hotel hits Hotel kitchens have long been the home of culinary innovations. Here are a few of the dishes and ideas that were so good guests couldn’t resist them. Little wonder they’ve gone global
ABC News · Nov 25, 2022 The best new books released in November as selected by avid readers and critics A mystery novel inspired by The Teacher's Pet, a WWI story featuring Miles Franklin, and the overdue biography of a celebrated Australian writer are in our top reads this month.
Chicago Tribune · Nov 25, 2022 ‘Wednesday’ review: An ‘Addams Family’ spinoff that centers on goth girl Wednesday Addams (snap, snap) The Addams Family began in 1938 as a series of wry cartoon panels from Charles Addams for The New Yorker magazine. Then came the black-and-white 1960s sitcom with its iconic theme song (snap, snap). Then came the movie adaptations, because Hollywood loves nothing more than repurposing intellectual property over and…
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 Mariah Carey is NOT the ‘Queen of Christmas’ - or even the princess - as trademark is denied The battle of the Christmas Queens has commenced but Carey is out of the race after a legal challenge