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The New “Nosferatu” Drains the Life from Its Predecessor
Robert Eggers’s remake of the German director F. W. Murnau’s 1922 vampire classic, “Nosferatu,” may be presumptuous, but it’s not cynical. Murnau’s film, a silent, is an adaptation of...
Cheapest States to Retire In
Thinking about retirement but worried about costs? You’re not alone. Finding a place where your dollar stretches further is key. Luckily, there are states in the U.S. where living...
Dollar Bill Symbols: Complete Guide
Ever wondered about the symbols on a dollar bill? They’re everywhere, and each one tells a story. From the face of George Washington to the mysterious pyramid and eye,...
Does Morality Do Us Any Good?
Sauer, who cautions that his chronological arrangements “shouldn’t be taken too literally,” terms the results of his multidisciplinary triangulation a “deep history,” one that “doesn’t use dates or names,...
Is There Any Escape from the Spotify Syndrome?
Like countless other people around the globe, I stream music, and like more than six hundred million of them I mainly use Spotify. Streaming currently accounts for about eighty...
“Black Doves” Offers a Sentimental Spin on the Spy Genre
In the new mystery thriller “Black Doves,” the purview of secret agents can include school plays, bedtime stories, and holiday decorations. By day, Helen Webb (Keira Knightley) is a...
Best Time to Buy an iPhone
Thinking about snagging a new iPhone? Timing can really make a difference in how much you spend. Whether you’re eyeing the latest model or just want a good deal,...
The Best Restaurant Dishes of 2024
Those of us in the admittedly absurd position of eating for a living come to learn, after some time on the job, that, on balance, most food tends to...
30 Successful Shark Tank Rejections
Shark Tank is a show where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to get some cash to grow their businesses. But sometimes, even when the...
Audra McDonald Triumphs in “Gypsy” on Broadway
In the nineteen-thirties, Gypsy Rose Lee, perhaps the world’s most famous stripper, helped transform burlesque from a vulgar pastime to café-society entertainment, simply by acting refined. She made arch...