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After Libya Flooding, Signs Point to a Crackdown on Dissent
Several people have been arrested and some journalists and aid workers have been shut out of the eastern city of Derna after dams burst, killing thousands. Communications have also been disrupted.
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How Hardeep Singh Nijjar Merged a Sikh Temple and a Separatist Movement
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Sikh leader whose killing has ignited tensions between Canada and India, increased calls for an independent homeland in India.
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Manet and Degas: A Mega-Hit Wonder Opens at the Met
Two titans of modern art — and famous frenemies — face off in New York in a show exploring their enigmatic relationship.
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How Bunty Aur Babli Updated the Legend of Bonnie and Clyde
2005’s “Bunty Aur Babli” (“aur” is Hindi for “and”), directed by Shaad Ali Sehgal, is a Hindi remake of a Western film that uses the original’s (“Bonnie and Clyde”) DNA, along with a healthy dash of “Catch Me If You Can,” to craft something wholly original. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, two…
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Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2023: I Used to Float, Now I Just Fall Down by Lindsey Romain
We are pleased to offer an excerpt from the latest issue of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room. Their theme for this month is “Nostalgia,” and, in addition to Lindsey Romain’s piece about “Barbie” below, includes new essays on “The Big Chill,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Ghostbusters,” “Memento,” “Chasing Amy,” “Petite Maman,” “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,”…
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Farewell My Concubine
Chen Kaige’s “Farewell My Concubine” was a victim of Harvey Weinstein’s notoriously artistically corrupt studio management, leading to almost 20 minutes being cut from its Palme d’Or-winning version to the one released theatrically in the United States in 1993. That the edited version of Chen’s masterpiece was still such a critical smash that Roger gave…
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Where to Drink Wine in the Hudson Valley
The emergent food culture of the region includes wonderful restaurants and cafes. Here are seven places to visit.
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Which country has the best food?
There are so many countries in the world with fantastic food. It’s hard to decide which one has the best. Let’s explore some of the contenders for the title of best food country. Italy is known for its delicious pasta and pizza. France is famous for its fancy cuisine. Spain has amazing seafood. Japan has…
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How TikTok Fueled the Tinned Fish Trend
As more grazers turn snacks into meals, canned seafood is gaining a foothold on those charcuterie boards, thanks in part to TikTok.
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Roasted Chickpeas With Peppers and Goat Cheese Recipe
This colorful meal from Melissa Clark, full of chickpeas and peppers, comes together in two steps — no charring over an open flame required.