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Seydou Keïta and the Forging of West African Identity
At the Brooklyn Museum, his defining portraits of Mali’s citizens in the 1950s show them breaking free of colonial domination yet still tethered to their cultural history.
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William Fichtner Transforms AMC’s “Talamasca” Into Something Worthwhile
AMC has slowly become a dominating force in genre television. From “Dark Winds” to “Interview with the Vampire,” they’ve crafted two series that have already become decade, if not century-defining television. There have been some duds along the way, but it’s undeniable that the writers who helm these series aren’t afraid to take risks, often…
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I Wanted Them to Be Weird: Director John McPhail on Mixing Genres and Encouraging Actors in “Grow”
“Grow,” which opens on October 17, is a charming story about a girl named Charlie (newcomer Priya-Rose Brookwell) with a gift for communicating with plants. She was abandoned at an orphanage by her feckless mother, but when the staff locates her aunt Dinah (Golda Rosheuvel). Charlie joins her on her struggling farm in a small…
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In the Third Season of “The Diplomat,” It’s All Upsides and Distances, Darling
Season 3 of “The Diplomat,” Debora Cahn’s feast of political intrigue and personal drama, has landed on Netflix. If you thought the last two seasons were a headrush, you’re “read in” and ready. But before we jump into this cross-pollination of Sorkin-esque walk-and-talks and Rhimes-ian emotional bombshells, let’s get you caught up on the world-shaking…
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Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fish Survive in the Sea
Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.
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How Cedric Grolet, an Internet-Famous Pastry Chef, Built a Dessert Empire
Cedric Grolet has built a dessert empire in just a few short years. Crowds are already swarming his new chocolate shop in Paris.
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3 Quick, Easy Pasta Recipes You Should Memorize
Effortless, speedy and creative, these pantry pastas turn weeknights into a party.
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Standing Up for the Beauty of a Good Bloody Mary
It’s scorned for its association with brunch and its ridiculous garnishes, and bartenders often are reluctant to mix one. But a good Bloody Mary is great.
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Renting a San Francisco Apartment in the A.I. Boom? Good Luck.
The artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco’s residential rents up by the most in the nation, as A.I. companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.
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Susan Stamberg, Longtime Mainstay of NPR, Dies at 87
In 1972 she became the first woman to anchor a national evening news broadcast. She retired this summer after 50 years on the air.