Arts
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Jim Parsons Takes the Romantic Lead
The Emmy-winning “Big Bang Theory” actor “could’ve done anything he wanted.” Now starring in the tear-jerker film “Spoiler Alert,” he’s forging his own path.
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What Do Two Fires Have in Common? It Comes Down to Guts.
At MoMA, the choreographer and artist Yve Laris Cohen’s installation, inspired by a fire at Jacob’s Pillow, looks at the fragility of space, art and the body.
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Chelsea Handler Needs More Jennifer Coolidge in Her Life
The comedian, whose new Netflix special is “Revolution,” talks about siblings, Kristin Hannah and no longer being annoyed when people talk about gratitude.
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‘Stars at Noon,’ ‘Vortex’ and More of This Year’s Streaming Gems
A look back at some of the finest under-the-radar streaming picks of the year.
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The Portrait Hung in Joan Didion’s Home. But Who Painted It?
No one in Didion’s circle knew the mysterious painting’s origin. The publicity created by an auction of her belongings brought the first clues in years — and the answer.
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Cormac McCarthy Loves a Good Diner
His novels are full of food scenes, often in modest digs. Why do they resonate so much?
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From Pest to Ecosystem Engineer: The Beaver Gets a Makeover
“Beaverland,” by Leila Philip, offers an appreciative account of the North American rodent, whose habit of taking down trees and causing floods has given it a reputation as a nuisance.
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The Sound of Sonny
Aidan Levy has written a revealing, comprehensive biography of the improviser-hero Sonny Rollins.
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A Belarusian Writer Who Calls for Poems Made of Barbed Wire
In “Motherfield,” her first collection to appear in English, Julia Cimafiejeva grapples with questions of language, nationalism and oppression.
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Best of Late Night 2022: A Rebuilding Year
After a year of significant change, as hosts like Trevor Noah and Samantha Bee signed off, the future of late-night TV has never seemed more uncertain.