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Until It’s Too Late: Bertrand Bonello on The Beast
Not adapted so much as vertiginously extrapolated from a Henry James novella, Bertrand Bonello’s audacious “The Beast” is a hypnotic and destabilizing vision of a past, present, and future in which two star-crossed lovers struggle to connect in the face of their own fears, as the engulfing threat of unknown catastrophes—both individual and collective—subjugates their…
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Disappear Completely
The truly impressive slice of nightmare fuel, “Disappear Completely,” premiering on Netflix today after a successful fest circuit run that included Fantastic Fest, almost feels like John Carpenter or Wes Craven’s “Nightcrawler.” Yeah, horror fans out there have probably already stopped reading this review and set about watching it. You’re welcome. Luis Javier Henaine’s film reminded…
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LaRoy, Texas
“LaRoy, Texas” immediately tests your expectations. Driving down a dark dirt country road, Harry (Dylan Baker), whose car headlights are the only beacons of life amid the barren clime, passes a broken-down truck parked off-road. A few yards later, Harry spots the possible driver of the abandoned vehicle, picking up the stranded soul, a bearded,…
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What Makes Tiny ‘Water Bears’ So Tough? They Quickly Fix Broken DNA.
New research finds that the microscopic “water bears” are remarkably good at repairing their DNA after a huge blast of radiation.
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No ‘Hippie Ape’: Bonobos Are Often Aggressive, Study Finds
Despite their peaceful reputation, bonobos act aggressively more often than their chimpanzee cousins, a new study found.
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Impostor Pizza Hut, KFC and McDonald’s: Hollywood Is Remaking Your Fast Food Memories
In Los Angeles, the restaurant Chain taps into a feverish nostalgia for burgers and pizza from the 20th century.
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David Chang and Momofuku say they won’t enforce ‘chile crunch’ trademark
Momofuku says it has “heard the feedback from our community and now understand that the term ‘chili crunch’ carries broader meaning for many.”
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Carolyn Hax chat: Shellfish could kill me. My dad’s family doesn’t care.
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.
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Why are red clay stains so stubborn, and how can I get rid of them?
Red clay is similar to iron and difficult to remove. Here are step-by-step instructions for getting it out of clothes or concrete.
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The key to beautifully browned mushrooms
To get beautifully browned mushrooms with a meaty texture, you need to know when to add one key ingredient.