Kira Garcia writes humorously about a 1914 suffragist attempting to persuade a contemporary woman to exercise her right to vote.
A ‘Hopeful Story’ Within Gay Conversion Therapy Drama ‘Boy Erased’
Actor and director Joel Edgerton says that his new movie, based on a memoir of attending a religious “conversion” camp, is targeting “as many parents as possible.”
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Luxury Apartment Owners Head To Court Against Peeping From Tate Modern’s Balcony
A handful of residents in a multimillion dollar glass tower are arguing the museum has created a state of “near constant surveillance” since opening a terrace that offers one of London’s best views.
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Humanity Has Wiped Out 60% Of World’s Animals Since 1970
Humanity has wiped out 60 percent of the world’s mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles since 1970, leading experts at the World Wildlife Fund to warn of an extinction crisis now threatening civilization. What do you think?
‘Gladiator’ Sequel In The Works
Ridley Scott confirmed that he is currently working on a sequel to the critically acclaimed film Gladiator, which will focus on the life of the character Lucius as an adult. What do you think?
Realistic Schedule for Election Day
Taylor Garron draws up a humorous schedule for Election Day.
An Intimate Pontormo Show Outshines The Met’s Big Delacroix Retrospective
In the age of blockbuster art exhibitions, a small show sometimes makes just as big an impression as a large one. That’s what happened to critic Lloyd Schwartz on a recent trip to New York.
‘Why Religion?’ Asks ‘How Hearts Can Heal’ After Tragedy
Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. Her new book combines memoir and biblical scholarship to reflect on loss and faith.
Nation Begs For Midterms To Be Pushed Back To Delay Start Of 2020 Presidential Campaigns
WASHINGTON—Saying they just wanted a short breather before having to dive right back into national politics, Americans begged Monday for the midterm elections to be pushed back to delay start of the 2020 presidential bids. “Please, the later you can schedule the general elections, the more time we’ll have until we…
