Television Review
Directed in part by Barry Levinson, a Peacock crime series features a detective whose Jewish faith and spirituality sharpen his sleuthing ability.4 min read
Film
Fresh off a win at the Venice International Film Festival, the director opens up about why he’s drawn to outcasts and drifters, the American identity and love stories that revel in loneliness.6 min read
Music
Vogue’s publisher is suing Drake and collaborator 21 Savage for trademark infringement for making fake copies of the magazine to promote their new album, ‘Her Loss.’3 min read
Bookshelf
The chief executive sets the tone for a transition, but its execution depends on civil servants committed to the institution of the presidency.5 min read
Dance Review
The Paul Taylor Dance Company’s current season at Lincoln Center features works new and old, including some of Taylor’s collaborations with artist Alex Katz.4 min read
Music Review
The innovative 1966 album is rarely ranked at the top of the band’s output, but an expanded new release—with a revelatory stereo mix—suggests it ought to be.4 min read
Bookshelf
Born from unavoidably arbitrary choice, units of measurement become part of the landscape and our perception of reality.5 min read
Jacob Kaufmann sold sundries to steelworkers, saved his money and bought a little shop. The result, over time, was Pittsburgh’s retail giant.5 min read
Bob Dylan’s personal playlist, America’s spy service, new mystery from Michael Connelly and more.2 min read
Mitterrand said Thatcher had ‘the eyes of Caligula but the mouth of Marilyn Monroe.’ Franco held long meetings without permitting a bathroom break.6 min read