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Ann Hornaday

Cannes Film Festival: Oscar Isaac talks 'Llewyn Davis' and Noah Emmerich talks retro roles

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Ann Hornaday

'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' highlight weekend at Cannes

New films from the Coen Brothers and David Lowery highlight a busy weekend at the 66th annual film festival

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Ann Hornaday

Cannes Film Festival: Still waiting for a stunner

There have been plenty of estimable efforts, but no single standout at the 66th annual film festival

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Chris Richards

Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

Chris Richards

Chris Richards

A year after Chuck Brown’s death, go-go is still D.C.’s neglected treasure

Bands, once banished to suburbs by crime crackdown, are trickling back — but city’s sound needs support.

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Chris Richards

Randy Rogers Band, Britta Persson, Chapin Sisters: Critic's Notebook

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

‘Mel Brooks’ and ‘Ghost Army’: On PBS, two ways to punk Hitler

In a brisk ‘American Masters’ doc, the comedy genius explains himself.

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Hank Stuever

'The Office' finale: 'There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things'

Like all real-life office workers, the characters in "The Office" may yet discover the real meaning of air family now that they are largely apart.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

Then we came to the end: Our last day at ‘The Office’

Here’s to those who kept believing in — and working at — “The Office” after everyone else clocked out.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

At Glenstone exhibit, a fine, light, smart touch

Swiss duo reinvigorates old artistic ideas in a show that is delightful, engaging and often moving.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

Ellsworth Kelly, behind enemy lines

The magnificent centerpiece to “Sculpture on the Wall” breaks through the Barnes’s fustiness.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

Hirshhorn Bubble: Smithsonian’s shot at creative groundbreaking

If the Smithsonian doesn’t move forward with the Bubble, creative stagnation will be business as usual.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

Cellist gives the tales behind the tunes at recital

Cellist Zuill Bailey’s stories become a big part of his performance.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

Dawn Upshaw and Crash Ensemble at the Kennedy Center

Program includes Dennehy song cycle based on the poetry of William Butler Yeats.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

NSO’s strengths, weaknesses, identity issues on display at Spring for Music

The penultimate edition of Carnegie Hall’s weeklong series left a warm impression, though a wistful one.

Lisa de Moraes

Lisa de Moraes

The TV Column: CBS pronounces itself the ratings winner

Network had a lead of 4 million viewers over its closest competitor — the largest such margin in 24 years.

Lisa de Moraes

Lisa de Moraes

Oscar’s host hunt begins when MacFarlane tweets he’s too busy

The 2013 host wasn’t popular with critics, but drove up ratings for the broadcast.

Lisa de Moraes

Lisa de Moraes

CW to create ‘Vampire Diaries’ spinoff

TV COLUMN | The network also debuts “The Tomorrow People,” the next step in human evolution.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

‘The Sun Also Rises’: Washington Ballet’s voyage to Hemingway’s world

REVIEW | Set in a fantasized Spain and Paris in the 1920s, it’s restrained, but full, enthusiastic and great fun.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

Ballets Russes: The ascent of men

The innovative company redefined the feminized ballet world with its modernism and masculine dancers.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

Monica Bill Barnes & Company puts on a funny, affecting evening of dance

Troupe brings its smart, kooky humor and compassion to the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.