‘Sing Sing’ tenderly probes the joys – and limits – of art in prison
Colman Domingo leads a dynamic ensemble in a stirring dramatization of Sing Sing prison's arts rehabilitation program.
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'Fly Me to the Moon' soft launches Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum
The cheeky new romantic dramedy Fly Me to the Moon stars Scarlett Johansson as a NASA publicist at the height of the space race. She must stage a top-secret fake version of the moon landing as backup, just in case the real attempt fails. No one else at NASA can know about it — especially the upstanding launch director, played by Channing Tatum. The pair clash (and flirt) as they prepare for Apollo 11 to launch.
'Hawk tuah,' the Zynternet, & the bro-vote; plus, cowboys are having a moment
What did the raunchy joke say to the podcast host? That we might need to pay attention to the "zynternet." Host Brittany Luse is joined by Slate's Luke Winkie and sex and culture writer Magdalene Taylor to understand why the "hawk tuah" phenomenon is emblematic of a corner of the internet that's both culturally and politically powerful.
Then, we're breaking down one of the most potent symbols in America: the cowboy. Brittany revisits her conversation with New York Times culture critic J Wortham, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver director Nora Burnett Abrams to unpack the history of the symbol and explain why it continues to lasso Americans.
Then, we're breaking down one of the most potent symbols in America: the cowboy. Brittany revisits her conversation with New York Times culture critic J Wortham, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver director Nora Burnett Abrams to unpack the history of the symbol and explain why it continues to lasso Americans.
Cole Escola talks about reimagining the life of Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!'
It’s Been a Minute host Brittany Luse calls Oh, Mary! one of the funniest theater shows she’s ever seen. She sat down with its creator and star Cole Escola ahead of the Broadway debut.
Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Popeye,' dies at 75
Actress Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and a number of Robert Altman’s films, has died at home in Texas of complications related to diabetes, according to her partner Dan Gilroy.
‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales
The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, "suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared."
Testimony is underway in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial
After opening arguments on Wednesday, testimony will continue this week in the involuntary manslaughter case against the actor.
Nikki Giovanni doesn't think about her legacy. But here's a moment she felt proud
At 81, Nikki Giovanni isn't afraid of getting older. And the legendary poet also isn't spending any time thinking about her legacy. She's mostly focused on having fun and being able to look back on her life and feel like she did her duty. She talks to Rachel about the myth of a happy family, what she's learned on safaris and why she's fascinated with Mars.
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'Longlegs' draws from 'Silence of the Lambs,' but stands on its own terrifying feet
In the new Nicolas Cage horror film Longlegs, an FBI agent is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult.
We recommend three great sports documentaries
Sports aren't just games. They're intertwined with epic stories about struggle, human behavior, historic greatness and grand emotions. In other words, sports make for great documentaries. And if you're looking for some good ones, we've got recommendations: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks, The Armstrong Lie, and Athlete A.