The World Cup is a mess. It’s going to be great anyway.
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The Death of the Reader
Although I teach and edit fiction, I still didn’t think it would ever happen—that an AI-generated or AI-assisted short story...
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk
KYIV — Hungary has lifted its longtime opposition to Ukraine opening formal talks to join the European Union − offering...
Review: In ‘Another World,’ the Afterlife Glows Red
In “Another World,” emotions swirl between a guiding spirit (Gudo) and a human soul (Yuri) who refuses to reincarnate until...
Hollywood Bowl but by the water? Long Beach takes a first step with temporary amphitheater
A waterfront amphitheater roughly twice the size of the Greek Theatre and two-thirds the size of the Hollywood Bowl is...
‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Hearts on the Run
“Carolina Caroline” is a deceptively familiar lovers-on-the-lam joint. A small-town blonde hooks up with a charismatic con man, and as...
Saving Alice’s Adventures in New York. Her Mural Traveled a Rabbit Hole Too.
Alice has been down a lot of rabbit holes. The eternally curious children’s book character and her menagerie of fantastical...
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s ‘Love Story’ is a ‘lens’ on the ‘intensity’ of fame, stars say
In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, “Love Story” stars Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon open up about...
‘Jinsei’ Review: Dreaming of J-Pop Stardom
In the rare autonomous cinematic event, Ryuya Suzuki, a first-time filmmaker, single-handedly wrote, directed, edited, animated and scored “Jinsei,” an...
Seven Books That Will Change How You Listen to Music
Last February, I saw a concert that brought fresh meaning to the cliché “my soul left my body.” In a...
