Arts

‘The Color Purple’ Review: Still Here

There’s a lot to like about this musical film version of Alice Walker’s novel, but the story remains slippery to would-be adapters.

Are You Down to ‘Crown’?

What Wonders Do Ray Bradbury’s Letters Reveal?

Not many, according to a new collection of correspondence from a science fiction master.

The Mostest for the Hostess: The Joy of Vintage Guides to Throwing a Party

Be wary of the recipes (all that glaze!), but there’s still delight in getting advice about etiquette, guest lists and fondue.

One Hulking, One Gaunt: Two Very Different ‘Macbeths’

Ralph Fiennes and David Tennant take Shakespeare’s psychodrama along divergent paths in two simultaneously running shows.

6 Podcasts About Lies, Scams and Con Artists

These shows, including “The Grift” and “The Perfect Scam,” will deepen your understanding of how liars and con artists operate.

The Fast Rise and Staggering Fall of Jonathan Majors

After an indie-film breakout just four years ago, he was headed to the A list. But a criminal conviction immediately jeopardized his leading-man status.

Alexei Ratmansky Infuses ‘Coppelia’ With New Life

At La Scala, Ratmansky’s original choreography makes details and nuances of the story pop, as if a carapace of formulaic interpretation has been cracked open.

Nicki Minaj Has No. 1 Album as Mariah Carey Regains Holiday Crown

Minaj’s first studio LP in five years, “Pink Friday 2,” opens at the top of the album chart, while “All I Want for Christmas Is You” takes the No. 1 singles slot back from Brenda Lee.

He Made a Magazine, 95 Issues, While Hiding From the Nazis in an Attic

The people who hid Curt Bloch, a German Jew, in the crawl space of a Dutch home gave him both food and the materials he needed to make a highly creative magazine now drawing attention.