CULTURE

For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives.For more than 50 years, the influential documentarian found inspiration in filming the ways his ordinary subjects lived their lives. Read More

The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.” Read More

To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.” Read More

Anthony Brandt, a musicologist whose work focuses on music cognition, talks about what this musical form and how human beings approach open-ended problems.Anthony Brandt, a musicologist whose work focuses on music cognition, talks about what this musical form and how human beings approach open-ended problems. Read More

“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.”“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance

Romeo Is a Dead Man features a Shakespeare-hating shape-shifter and plenty of zombies.Romeo Is a Dead Man features a Shakespeare-hating shape-shifter and plenty of zombies. Read More

The fuzzy provenance of a Franz Marc masterwork once owned by a Jewish banker, but now held by a German museum, has fueled a lengthy dispute over its ownership.The fuzzy provenance of a Franz Marc masterwork once owned by a Jewish banker, but now held by a German museum, has fueled a lengthy dispute over

In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered.In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered. Read More

Milo Rau’s examination of the infamous broadcast that preceded the Rwandan genocide is onstage now. Two other works, including “The Pelicot Trial,” arrive in March.Milo Rau’s examination of the infamous broadcast that preceded the Rwandan genocide is onstage now. Two other works, including “The Pelicot Trial,” arrive in March. Read More

The finale of Netflix’s newest talent competition airs, and the second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me” premieres.The finale of Netflix’s newest talent competition airs, and the second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me” premieres. Read More