CULTURE

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale.With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale. Read […]

The director Brittany Shyne’s film is slow-moving and lyrical in its focus on the seasonal rhythms of the work, even as it shifts to policy concerns.The director Brittany Shyne’s film is slow-moving and lyrical in its focus on the seasonal rhythms of the work, even as it shifts to policy concerns. Read More

Though the show will close in New York next month, a North American tour will continue, and productions in Australia, Germany and South Korea are planned.Though the show will close in New York next month, a North American tour will continue, and productions in Australia, Germany and South Korea are planned. Read More

The heavy metal pioneer known for his lightning-fast shredding and snarling vocal style is going out his way, with a final album and tour.The heavy metal pioneer known for his lightning-fast shredding and snarling vocal style is going out his way, with a final album and tour. Read More

A concert honoring the Grateful Dead guitarist showed the durability of the band’s music and culture, even as its members dwindle.A concert honoring the Grateful Dead guitarist showed the durability of the band’s music and culture, even as its members dwindle. Read More

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about. Read More

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer alive and nurture the next generation of creators.In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer alive and nurture the next generation of creators. Read More

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale.With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale. Read

Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, was under a yearlong legal arrangement that allows for involuntary psychiatric treatment.Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, was under a yearlong legal arrangement that allows for involuntary psychiatric treatment. Read More

The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical music.The oboe has 500 parts. Turning a profit is a killer. But Jim Phelan is bent on reviving one of the great names in classical music. Read More