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Kemp Powers's long journey to becoming Pixar's first Black writer-director
Dec 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Kemp Powers's role in fleshing out the character Joe in the new Pixar movie "Soul" may also be creating opportunities for other Black writers and directors in the industry. "I would like to believe that we learned a lot of new lessons in the course of making 'Soul' that are going to be applied to use to open the doors for more people like me."
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George Clooney offers a bright outlook despite bleak new film
Dec 26, 2020 7:30 AM - Even amid the obstacles of the pandemic, George Clooney sounds upbeat. Which marks a definite shift from the movie he's promoting: "The Midnight Sky," which he directed and stars in, is a deeply affecting portrait of Dr. Augustine Lofthouse, a lonely astronomer who, in the aftermath of a catastrophic world event, tries desperately to reach the crew of a returning space mission to warn them of the devastation they're facing.
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Working with Chadwick Boseman on 'Ma Rainey' taught Colman Domingo to treat each role like it's your last
Dec 26, 2020 7:30 AM - Chadwick Boseman died in August of colon cancer, his illness only known to a select few as he worked through the four-year battle. "Ma Rainey," for which he is already an Oscars front-runner, is his final film. "I didn't know how ill Chad was," co-star Colman Domingo says. "You've got to perform every film as the last one. The work that we do, I don't take any of that for granted.
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In 'Bridgerton,' Shonda Rhimes stakes a sumptuous, provocative claim on Netflix -- and the traditional period drama
Dec 25, 2020 6:00 AM - Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling romance novels and created by longtime Shonda Rhimes collaborator Chris Van Dusen, "Bridgerton" (streaming Friday on Netflix) is less of a wild departure than it appears.
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Pixar's 'Soul' has plenty of visual razzle-dazzle, and a convoluted, existential plot
Dec 25, 2020 6:00 AM - The visual details, humanism and weighty themes sent aloft with gossamer lightness that add up to "that Pixar touch" are in abundant supply in "Soul," an ambitious meditation on creativity, existence and meaning that frequently exemplifies what the animation studio does best.
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Stories that capture the spirit of the season
Dec 24, 2020 6:00 AM - During the holiday season, sometimes I'll settle down for an hour with my copy of "A Christmas Carol" instead of watching one of its many film versions. But then what? Other than Dickens' classic of spiritual awakening, what else might one read during this festive season? Here are a few suggestions.
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Ina Garten's spicy fra diavolo sauce gives a bowl of shrimp and linguine a delightful kick
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Don't be put off by using a jarred tomato sauce in Ina Garten's Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo.
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How to make dal makhani, the most luxurious and creamy dal of all
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Author of the new book, "The Flavor Equation" explains why dal makhani is so beloved. "It's such a comforting texture," says Nik Sharma. Here's how to make it.
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How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every time
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Everything you ever wanted to know about making crispy, crunchy, golden potatoes every time.
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The answer to 'Mommy, can I cook with you?' is banana pancakes
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - Enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional pancakes with this fun recipe to try with kids. Get them involved in the kitchen by asking them to mash the bananas.
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