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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
When Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 revival “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” revived a five-decade-old franchise—one that spanned books, films, TV series, and comics since the ’60s—it did so with a refreshing commitment to a powerful, timeless story: simple but not simple-minded, deeply emotional but far from corny. Portrayed via groundbreaking performance capture technology by Andy…
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The Problem and the Solution: Why Palpatine from Star Wars is One of the Great Movie Villains
George Lucas gets a lot of flak for his screenwriting, but credit must be given when due: Sheev Palpatine, the humble senator from Naboo who becomes a galactic despot in the “Star Wars” movies, is one of the great screen villains. The narrative architecture of his rise is ingenious. It’s thorough, too: the first few bricks of his foundation are…
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The Last Stop in Yuma County
“Last Stop in Yuma County” is the kind of movie where you root for the worst to happen, because every escalation of misfortune makes things more entertaining. Written and directed by Francis Galluppi, “Yuma” is a period piece that makes the most of a small budget. It’s set in the Arizona desert, roughly fifty years…
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A Cicada’s Guide to Periodical Romance
It may sound like a mosh pit out there. But to the participants, mating is a delicate, sonorous affair, fraught with potential missteps — and fungal zombies.
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Afraid of Cicadas? This Entomologist Wants to Change That.
Sammy Ramsey casts the mass emergence of the big, red-eyed bugs as a love story, not an insect apocalypse.
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Husband wants the attention I give our baby. Hax readers give advice.
She works 60-plus-hour weeks, and her husband wants to know why their baby gets all her attention when she gets home.
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Dog hit by car loses leg, is adopted by firefighter who helped her
“You would never know she has three legs; she is already jumping on the couch and running across the house,” said firefighter Anthony Pulvino.
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Cooking chat: How do I get air fryer potatoes to actually be crispy?
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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7 Mother’s Day recipes to give mom a sweet treat
Celebrate mom by indulging her with these sweet recipes, including scones, tart and a cocktail.
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Dining chat: I tip big at my regular spot, but only at holidays. Should I rethink that?
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.