Arts
Montana's Almost Crowded Now, Thanks To The Colorful Characters Of 'Crow Fair'
Thomas McGuane's new story collection gives us a large cast of Big Sky dreamers, schemers and down-and-outs. Reviewer Alan Cheuse says it's a fascinating portrait of the state — with bonus bears.
'Mindy' And The Little Story That Just Might Work
There are certain stories that very few shows can tell without falling on their faces. The Mindy Project may be able to beat those lousy odds.
Friends And Favors: 'High Maintenance' Creators Share Their Secret To Success
The Web series centers on a pot dealer who bikes around Brooklyn delivering to clients. Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair say they drew on their experiences and friends' generosity to make the show.
Sandwich Monday: The Funnel Cake Corn Dog
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new twist on a classic. It's a corn dog that uses funnel cake in place of corn meal to encase a hot dog.
'American Crime' And 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Highlight The TV Revolution
Tina Fey co-created the quirky comedy The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for Netflix; John Ridley made the emotionally raw drama American Crime for ABC. TV critic David Bianculli says they're both good.
Bring Your 'Eh' Game
What sound does a frog make when it plays this popular lawn game in Canada? Croak-eh? All the answers in this game are words that become other words when pronounced with a Canadian accent.
N-E-R-D Alert
Be on the lookout for 'banner drops,' 'dinner dates' and other words, names and phrases that have the letters N-E-R-D in order.
Black Bodies In White Words, Or: Why We Need Claudia Rankine
Writer and photographer Syreeta McFadden says that when she's challenged to prove the existence of everyday racism, she directs friends, allies and enemies to Claudia Rankine's powerful Citizen.
This, That Or The Other VIII
In this installment of an AMA classic, contestants must distinguish between indie bands, Dungeons & Dragons monsters and foreign films. (Not to be confused with foreign bands or indie films.)