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'Why We Can't Sleep' documents the unique pressures on Gen X women

'Why We Can't Sleep' documents the unique pressures on Gen X women

Ada Calhoun talked to a lot of Gen X women about the angst they feel as they approach midlife — the pressure to have it all and the feeling that they should have done better for themselves.
by Rachel Martin

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'1917' wins at the Golden Globes, before most people can even see it

'1917' wins at the Golden Globes, before most people can even see it

Sam Mendes' war epic “1917” won't be in theaters until Friday, but it's already won the big Golden Globe. “Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood,” “Fleabag,” “Succession,” and Tom Hanks also had big nights.
by Linda Holmes

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The tragic side of Frank Lloyd Wright

The tragic side of Frank Lloyd Wright

This biography of Frank Lloyd Wright describes the architect’s life through the lens of tragedy.
by Tracy Mumford

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Marvel Cinematic Universe to get first trans character

The movie is shooting "right now," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at the New York Film Academy. Marvel's goal, Feige says, is to "represent the world."
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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'Cunningham' movie leaves iconic dancer’s work open to interpretation

'Cunningham' movie leaves iconic dancer’s work open to interpretation

A new film with local connections explores Merce Cunnigham’s formative years from the 1940s to the early 1970s, but — like the artist himself — leaves the explanation up to the audience.
by Euan Kerr

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Bloody, fast-paced 'Lost Hills' is a superb start for a new series

Bloody, fast-paced 'Lost Hills' is a superb start for a new series

Veteran mystery author Lee Goldberg introduces a compelling new character in Lost Hills: Eve Ronin, rookie detective and unwilling media darling after her arrest of a famous actor went viral.
by Gabino Iglesias

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'Such A Fun Age' is a complex, layered page-turner

'Such A Fun Age' is a complex, layered page-turner

The title of Kiley Reid's debut novel works on multiple levels — it can refer to chronological age or political era — and those different meanings echo throughout this funny, uncomfortable book.
by Ilana Masad

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A holiday feast of 'Fry Bread'? Yes, please!

A holiday feast of 'Fry Bread'? Yes, please!

Our kids' books columnist, Juanita Giles, gave her daughter “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” for Christmas; she says the book's depiction of food and history mirrors her family's experiences.
by Juanita Giles

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