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The Book Of Clarence review: An adventurous homage to biblical epics
AV Club,
In The Book Of Clarence, writer and director Jeymes Samuel (The Harder They Fall) imagines a 13th apostle who lies his way into being a disciple of Jesus. Set in Jerusalem in the year 33, the film follows a charming small-time crook talented in the art of hustling. He’s not a believer in God, but rather someone who… Read more...
2023 Emmys predictions: Who will win—and who should win
The latest Primetime Emmy nominations, which cover work that aired from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, offer an embarrassment of riches. The period boasts the final seasons of Succession, Barry, Reservation Dogs, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Ted Lasso; the successful sophomore returns of The White Lotus, Abbott… Read more...
Can Slowness Save Us?
The New Yorker,
A growing body of literature champions the idea that rest is revolutionary. Is slowing down the answer to what ails us, or just the latest trend we’re being sold?
Ideas for How Taylor Swift Can Harness Her Powers for Good
When Taylor posted on Instagram urging people to register to vote, tens of thousands signed up. The Illuminati wish they had this kind of power.
The Crossword: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Harriet whose image is scheduled to appear on the twenty-dollar bill: six letters.
An Uneven “Prayer for the French Republic” Comes to Broadway
The playwright Joshua Harmon broaches profound questions of Jewish identity in his drama, but a bigger stage and a changed moment reveal its flaws.
Kate Zambreno Collects Herself
The autofictionist has made the drama of finding and losing the self central to her work. Raising two children during the pandemic prompted a change in focus.
Latest GOP split: Senate leaders hold out as House brass goes all-in for Trump
Politico,
The former president's allies warn it's a risky move, depending on “how much Donald Trump wants to keep a grudge.”