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Under Rules of War, ‘Proportionality’ in Gaza Is Not About Evening the Score
The concept, important for determining the legality of an act of war, is about weighing civilian harm against military objectives, not about achieving a balanced number of casualties.
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American Pavilion Launches Cannes Video Contest
The American Pavilion offers rare opportunities for students and emerging filmmakers at Cannes. We have held programs in the Roger Ebert Conference Center there. This contest could be your ticket to the festival. —Chaz Ebert The Cannes Film Festival’s American Pavilion is holding a Cannes Video Contest for both alumni of its program and those…
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The Taste of Things
The opening scene of Tran Anh Hung‘s “The Taste of Things” is 38 minutes long. It shows two people, and their two young assistants, preparing a meal in a big country kitchen. The meal is intricate, and multiple courses are being prepared simultaneously. The camera glides through the kitchen, following the characters as they bring…
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A Grounding Presence: Andre Braugher (1962-2023)
There are certain performers who have a stabilizing presence the minute they appear on screen or stage. It’s a feeling in your gut: “Oh, this is gonna be interesting now.” Every project that Andre Braugher took was made better by his presence. He didn’t just elevate, he grounded. He made choices that others wouldn’t have…
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From the Northern Lights to Freediving: Sophos’ Wellbeing Day
December 1 saw everyone at Sophos have a ‘Wellbeing Day off’.
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Press and pressure: Ransomware gangs and the media
Sophos X-Ops explores the symbiotic – but often uneasy – relationship between ransomware gangs and the media, and how threat actors are increasingly seeking to wrest control of the narrative
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Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Here’s How and When to Watch.
One of the most reliable meteor events on the calendar will occur during a new moon this year, which could make for excellent viewing opportunities.
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A Chocolate Tart Recipe Perfect for a Crowd
When made in a cake pan, a chocolate tart is simple to pull off but showstopping to serve, Genevieve Ko writes.
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The Best Cheesy Casserole Recipe for Holiday Mornings
Ready the night before and baked off in the morning, a puffy, golden-topped casserole is not just festive, it’s smart.
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New York’s Best New Restaurants of 2023
Pete Wells names his favorite arrivals in a year when bigger dining rooms and big-name chefs came back in force.