House Oversight committee to probe Live Nation over Astroworld deaths
Ten people were crushed to death and hundreds injured during the Nov. 5 concert in Houston.
By Kim BellwareDecember 22, 2021- Perspective
Red, right to the liberated heart
Martin Puryear’s red sculpture “Big Phrygian,” at Glenstone, is an invitation to reflect on liberty and coercion.
By Sebastian SmeeDecember 22, 2021 - BooksReview
‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ — about to get a reboot — is the perfect Christmas tale
The classic adventure story mirrors the holiday season — weeks of madcap action and inner turmoil that usher in a morning of gladness and goodwill.
By Michael DirdaDecember 22, 2021 - BooksReview
‘Pilot Impostor’ proves that James Hannaham is one of America’s most inventive writers
The author of "Delicious Foods" pushes the artistic tachometer to the red line.
By Melissa Holbrook PiersonDecember 22, 2021 ‘JFK’ at 30: Oliver Stone and the lasting impact of America’s most dangerous movie
Oliver Stone defied Washington, Hollywood and history itself to make ‘”JFK.” Its legacy endures.
By Ann HornadayDecember 22, 2021
From the wires
Reza Salazar, from surviving clown to Broadway actor
As part of the cast of “Clyde’s,” Reza Salazar does eight performances a week at the Hayes Theater on Broadway alongside award-winning Uzo Aduba
By Sigal Ratner-Arias | APDecember 22, 2021Chris Noth sale de "The Equalizer" tras acusaciones de abuso
Chris Noth ya no será parte de la serie “The Equalizer” de CBS, a ra�z de las acusaciones de abuso sexual en su contra
By Associated PressDecember 21, 2021New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'
This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from U2 as part of the soundtrack for the animated “Sing 2,” a marathon of holiday films on TCM and the end-of-the-world comedy “Don’t Look Up.”
By Associated PressDecember 20, 2021
‘The Witcher’ ended its second season with a big twist — and a subtle clue that it was coming
The Season 2 finale of "The Witcher" features a big reveal about Ciri's backstory and the evil forces from which Geralt and Co. will need to protect her.
By Bethonie ButlerDecember 22, 2021For ‘Licorice Pizza,’ Paul Thomas Anderson returned to the place that shaped his childhood
Through Paul Thomas Anderson's native eyes, the once-maligned San Fernando Valley is a source of inspiration for “Licorice Pizza.”
By Michael CavnaDecember 22, 2021What to watch on Wednesday: ‘44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors’ broadcasts on CBS
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 I “The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special” debuts on Prime Video.
By Hau ChuDecember 22, 2021Kangol Kid, UTFO rapper who pined for ‘Roxanne,’ dies at 55
He rapped the first verse on the 1984 song “Roxanne, Roxanne,” one of hip-hop’s earliest viral hits.
By Harrison SmithDecember 21, 2021- TVPerspective
Biden swerves between empathy, uplift and frustration while addressing nation on omicron
President Biden's speech, in which he discussed many new covid-related changes, channeled many Americans in trying to temper frustrations with empathy.
By Inkoo KangDecember 21, 2021 - Theater & DanceReview
Studio Theatre’s ‘Flight’ soars by tackling big issues with miniature models
The theatrical installation uses 230 scrolling dioramas to tell the story of two Afghan brothers on a harrowing journey to London.
By Thomas FloydDecember 21, 2021 - BooksReview
Jenni Fagan’s ‘Luckenbooth’ is a deliciously weird gothic horror
Jenni Fagan's "Luckenbooth" is a gothic novel set in Edinburgh.
By Ron CharlesDecember 21, 2021 ‘Sex and the City’ stars ‘deeply saddened’ by Chris Noth sex assault allegations as CBS show fires actor
Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, who star in the reboot "And Just Like That," said they supported the women who had come forward.
By Jennifer HassanDecember 21, 2021- FoodReview
Tom Sietsema’s 7 favorite places to eat right now
A toast to some favorite newcomers, as well as a few tried-and-true performers.
By Tom SietsemaDecember 21, 2021 - BooksReview
Who was Vivian Maier? A new book explores the inspired life of the nanny with a secret gift for photography.
‘Vivian Maier: Developed’ is a revealing and beautiful biography about the mysterious caregiver who left behind a trove of her own art.
By Marion WinikDecember 21, 2021 Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity. Here’s how filmmakers have tried to make sense of it all.
Over the past 20 years, directors have increasingly put out movies that help viewers process climate change fears.
By Sonia RaoDecember 21, 2021Why Spider-Man’s lawyer in ‘No Way Home’ is such a big deal
Spider-Man and Doctor Strange aren’t the only superheroes in “No Way Home.”
By David BetancourtDecember 21, 2021What to watch on Tuesday: ‘Jim Gaffigan: Comedy Monster’ debuts on Netflix
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 I “The Bachelorette” concludes its latest season on ABC.
By Hau ChuDecember 21, 2021