In 'Lazy Eye,' A Romance With An Old Flame, Rekindled
Two men reconnect 15 years after a painful breakup in writer/director Tim Kirkman's talky romantic drama.
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Toy Hall Of Fame: Dungeons & Dragons, Little People Honored; So Are Swings
Care Bears didn't make the cut; neither did Transformers or Uno. But it's a good day for Little People, first produced by Fisher-Price in 1959.
The Greatest Hits Of 'The Platinum Age Of Television'
"Television has really become where a lot of the action is right now," critic David Bianculli says. His new book revisits the best of the small screen — from I Love Lucy to The Walking Dead.
Weird, Spirited 'Pieces Of Soap' Celebrates The Essays Of Stanley Elkin
Elkin, who died in 1995, was known for his satirical takes on American culture. Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews a new collection of essays that showcases the freshness of Elkin's work.
'Things From The Flood' Is Gorgeously Creepy And Strangely Human
Simon Stålenhag's new book of paintings is a followup to his unique vision of a robot-and-monster haunted alternate Sweden. Each page is heavily freighted with dread, but you can't stop looking.
Cheering Or Mourning Election Results? Mail-Order Cocktails Head Your Way
As meal kits gain market share, craft cocktail subscription boxes have followed. The kits allow tipplers to explore new drinks and small brands without splashing out for a big bottle of booze.
'The Mountain Of Kept Memory' Is A World To Get Lost In
Rachel Neumeier's novel is classic high fantasy: A prince and princess must work together to save their kingdom. It's not new territory, but it is a richly imagined world worth spending time in.
'Awkward' And 'Insecure' Get To The Root Of Writer Issa Rae's Humor
As a self-described "awkward black girl," Rae says she often felt that she was straddling two worlds growing up. She drew on her own experiences to create the HBO series Insecure.
Feminist Western 'Certain Women' Takes On Friendship And Stoicism
Kelly Reichardt presents the interlocking lives of several Montana women in her new film, Certain Women. Critic John Powers calls it a work of "quiet restraint and unhurried rhythm."
'Fish In Exile' Is A Chronicle Of Grief Barely Survived
In Vi Khi Nao's new novel, a husband and wife are falling apart after losing their two children in a terrible accident. Nao's poetic chops are on full display in this immersive, difficult book.