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Nothing Left to Prove: Quincy Jones (1933-2024)
Mention Quincy Jones to a bunch of people and I’m sure each person will highlight a different achievement. There are so many milestones that naming them all would take far more space than I am afforded here. Jones was an Oscar-winning score composer, the arranger of great jazz albums by legends like Frank Sinatra, a…
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VOTE for KAMALA HARRIS/TIM WALZ (Character Counts)
Dear Fellow Americans: Earlier in the year, I recorded a PSA (public service announcement) encouraging civility in our political discourse. At that time, it was a purely non-partisan effort. But since then, my choice for President has become crystal clear: Kamala Harris. I choose character, civility, stability, integrity and leadership. I want to maintain an…
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Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Orang Ikan, Missing Child Videotape, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
At first, I thought maybe the audience didn’t like it. The world premiere of “Orang Ikan” at the Tokyo International Film Festival was scheduled to begin at 11:35 AM, not exactly prime time for a creature feature. But that’s just how it goes at festivals sometimes. And the audience was subdued, barely reacting to gory…
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Malcolm Washington, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler on the Power of “The Piano Lesson”
Note: This piece was filed in conjunction with the Telluride Film Festival and run this week with the theatrical release of Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson.” I was one of the lucky ones to witness the original Broadway production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, which was a pure revelation. Now, in 2024, in a version…
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Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch Bring Gravity to “The Day of the Jackal”
Who is the Jackal? Is he a multimillionaire with a lavish estate who travels around the world? Is he a custodian who quite literally cleans up messes? Or is he simply a hired hand who also happens to be the world’s best sniper? As far as star Eddie Redmayne and the new series “The Day…
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Where There’s Joy in a Terror Bird
In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region’s evolutionary history.
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How Peruvian Food Became a Global Star
Ceviche, quinoa, sushi — the nation’s kaleidoscopic culinary traditions are earning popularity and prestige around the world.
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Baking Recipes to Distract You
Take a break from your screen and make something delicious. It’s a win-win.
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How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.
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The Solo Vacation: A Growing Thanksgiving Tradition
Seeking self-care and a respite from the pressures of the season, more Americans are viewing the holidays as a perfect time to take a trip on their own.