Contributor: If Trump were one of the rogues from Homer’s ‘Iliad,’ which would he be?
Among the books I have returned to again and again throughout my life, seeking solace, wisdom, joy or self-understanding, Homer’s “Iliad” ranks very high. As…
‘The Pitt’ Episode 15: Noah Wyle reviews Dr. Robby’s day
This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of “The Pitt.”It almost feels like Noah Wyle’s life as a pretend doctor was destined when…
Elevator Repair Service takes a tour of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’
“Ulysses” may not be James Joyce’s most difficult novel. That distinction would have to go to “Finnegans Wake,” a book that has been described as…
How Jenny Slate swung between laughter and sorrow in ‘Dying for Sex’
This article contains spoilers for the finale of FX’s “Dying for Sex.”Jenny Slate hasn’t quite figured out how to respond when people tell her they…
‘The Luckiest Man in America’ review: Outwitting a game show
“The Luckiest Man in America” is an ironic title for the story of Michael Larson, the Ohio man who managed to win more than $110,000…
Can you work out which family member broke the vase? Your answer reveals a lot about your hidden character
THINK you know who broke the vase? The scene below appears to show a mum and four children, gathered around the broken china. 5Who you…
Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean bond over ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ revival
One man is the consummate professional, calm and seen-it-all experienced, ready to handle any assignment. The other lacks all that but throws himself almost recklessly…
Cristiano Ronaldo is playable character in fighting video game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
For years, gamers around the world have racked up goals with Cristiano Ronaldo in their favourite football video game franchises, celebrating with his iconic "siu"…
‘Maybe Happy Ending,’ a Broadway musical with Asian roots, inspired design
Marcus Choi, Helen J Shen, Dez Duron and Darren Criss of the Broadway musical “Maybe Happy Ending,” photographed at the Belasco Theater in New York.…
Voice actors say AI voice clones pose threat, reduce jobs
Nick Meyer said $100,000 would have changed his life. The 26-year-old actor said it would have “taken a lot of weight” off his shoulders and…
Emmerdale reveals new character is helping Joe Tate target Caleb – but it’s not Crowley
Emmerdale's latest preview for next week as confirmed someone is helping Joe Tate to target Caleb Miligan amid his plan to steal his kidney in…
Krysten Ritter’s new novel ‘Retreat’ is twisty and compelling
Book Review Retreat By Krysten RitterHarper: 272 pages, $29If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose…
Gwyneth Paltrow on sex scenes with Timothée Chalamet in ‘Marty Supreme’
Gwyneth Paltrow did not hold back when discussing intimate scenes with Timothée Chalamet in the upcoming movie “Marty Supreme.” Paltrow, 52, put it bluntly: “I…
Carson Lund captures a chatty style of baseball for ‘Eephus’
Controversially, the implementation of a pitch clock in 2023 effectively transformed the experience of both playing and watching major league baseball. By undermining the pitcher’s…
Europa League: Rangers show ‘character in abundance’ to defy Ibrox woes
Butland has come in for criticism this season, with several high-profile mistakes dotted throughout Rangers' difficult domestic campaign.A far cry from his debut season at…
Review: Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver ‘Streetcar’ for the ages
New York — Theater lovers undaunted by astronomical ticket prices are flocking to the Brooklyn Academy of Music‘s Harvey Theater to see Paul Mescal as Stanley Kowalski…
Stephen Graham’s ‘Adolescence’ wants you to consider the unthinkable
LONDON — A one-shot is a notoriously difficult filmmaking technique to do well. It requires a perfect coordination of cast, crew and camera, without the chance for…
Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard bore witness to apartheid
W.H. Auden, meditating on the role of the artist in a poem by W.B. Yeats, concluded that poetry “makes nothing happen.” While generally true, the…
Endeavour star looks worlds away from ITV character in first-look at new series
The first season of The Ex-Wife premiered on Paramount Plus in 2022, with an all-star cast set to return for the upcoming season this year.…
SXSW: ‘Another Simple Favor’ threw Blake Lively a curveball
AUSTIN, Texas — Any concerns that the recent legal wrangling involving star Blake Lively might overtake the world premiere of “Another Simple Favor” at SXSW were tucked…