Tag: Arts and entertainment
NatGeo’s ‘Secrets of the Whales’ surfaces little-known facts
NEW YORK — When a killer whale slowly circled back toward wildlife photographer Brian Skerry in the middle of the ocean after discarding the...
Updated field guides, other titles lure readers outdoors
The new season of spring shows has begun, and viewership is way up by all accounts.
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A farmer to chefs reveals his deep vegetable knowledge
NEW YORK — Despite thousands of years of humans working the soil, there are still things to learn. Just ask Farmer Lee Jones about...
Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
NEW YORK — The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book's shipping and promotion as its author,...
Greta Thunberg docuseries amplifies her climate change fight
NEW YORK — Greta Thunberg turned 18 in January, but she’s already made peace with her future: While most college students will change their...
Arkansas to honor country legend Johnny Cash with holiday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Man in Black is about to get his own day in Arkansas.
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A ‘Romeo and Juliet’ movie that celebrates theatrical roots
NEW YORK — The cast appears at first chatting amiably as they enter a theater. They're in street clothes — hoodies, sneakers and backpacks....
Novel about Vietnam veteran wins $5,000 William Colby prize
NEW YORK — A novel about a Marine's time in Vietnam and his struggles back home has won a $5,000 prize. Mark Treanor's “A...
Is it finally game on for video game adaptations?
NEW YORK — Is there a more woebegone movie genre than the video game adaptation? This is the pantheon of “Max Payne,” “Wing Commander”...
LA’s Union Station books another starring role: The Oscars
The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles' Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub...
