Arts
Bill Murray Doesn't Do Much, But He Does It So Well In 'St. Vincent'
Murray plays a grumpy geezer in this gentle comedy alongside a dialed-back Melissa McCarthy. There's nothing new here, but Murray is the perfect guy to carry the movie's pleasantly ordinary tune.
Book News: Get To Know Patrick Modiano, The Newly Minted Nobel Laureate
The French novelist may enjoy a vast audience in his own country, but for most English-only speakers, Modiano is still a mystery. Read a few profiles of the man — and excerpts of his actual writing.
A Mortician Talks Openly About Death, And Wants You To, Too
"You're never going to be completely comfortable with it," says mortician and author Caitlin Doughty. "But it's an important process." Smoke Gets In Your Eyes is her new memoir.
Smen Is Morocco's Funky Fermented Butter That Lasts For Years
Like Indian ghee, smen evolved as a way to keep a tasty cooking fat around for a long time. But smen is blessed with a flavor and aroma that's a lot like blue cheese.
The Indian Film Scene Diversifies, Even As Bollywood Dominates
When you hear about Indian film, you most often hear about the sprawling Indian film scene. But young filmmakers with other points of view are making a splash of their own.
'This Impromptu Dance': Geoffrey Holder's Son Tells One More Story
Dancer, choreographer, director, actor and painter Geoffrey Holder died Sunday. His son, Leo, writes about the remarkable last night he spent with his father.
Simple Sketches Of A Complicated Cure In 'The Hospital Suite'
Cartoonist John Porcellino details a decades-long health struggle in his new graphic memoir. Reviewer Etelka Lehoczky says Porcellino's spare art is a powerful way to engage with the topic of illness.
Literature Nobel Goes to French Novelist Patrick Modiano
The Swedish Academy lauded Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation."
Finding Humor in Classical Music with Low and Lower
Discover how a classical duo works outside the box, combining words and music in an innovative way to make sure their listeners laugh.