Garish Melodrama Becomes Universal Tragedy 'The Beguiled'
Sofia Coppola has taken a 1971 Southern Gothic psychodrama directed by a man and remade it from a female perspective — and the result is powerful.
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With The Swoony Pleasures Of 'The Beguiled,' Sofia Coppola Shows Us Something New
In her previous work, director Sofia Coppola looked out from inside the bubble that wealth and privilege create. Her latest film grapples with a different — but related — form of isolation.
Deborah Lipstadt: How Do You Stand Up To A Holocaust Denier?
After publishing the book Denying the Holocaust, Deborah Lipstadt was sued for libel in the UK by Holocaust denier David Irving. Rather than ignore the case, she chose to fight it — and won.
Michael Specter: What Happens When We Ignore Scientific Consensus?
Michael Specter explores why some deny scientific evidence — such as the safety of vaccines and GMOs, or climate change. He says denying can provide a sense of control in an unsure world.
Carrie Poppy: Can Science Reveal The Truth Behind Ghost Stories?
After visiting a bookstore, Carrie Poppy started feeling odd: pressure on her chest and auditory hallucinations. She thought it was a spirit – until she found another explanation for her symptoms.
Laura Galante: Are All Of Us Vulnerable To Fake News?
Technology allows us to choose information to support our beliefs. In this new reality, cybersecurity expert Laura Galante says, it's easier for foreign governments to influence public opinion.
Stephanie Busari: What Happens When Real News Is Dismissed As Fake?
Stephanie Busari discusses the flip-side of fake news: denying real news. She recounts the kidnapping of Nigeria's Chibok schoolgirls and how some Nigerians believed the news was a government hoax.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'GLOW' And Lena Waithe
The gang tackles Netflix's new wrestling-themed dramedy, and then Linda Holmes interviews Master Of None costar Lena Waithe onstage in Los Angeles. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week.
'The Big Sick' Is A Tonic For What Ails You
Critic Andrew Lapin praises the "unique, understated comic irony" of this largely autobiographical rom-com about a couple whose young relationship gets tested by matters cultural — and medical.
A Wounded Union Soldier In A House Of Southern Women: 'The Beguiled'
Sofia Coppola's lush visual aesthetic infuses this study in sublimated lust with just enough sly, Southern-Gothic bodice-ripping to intrigue and satisfy.