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Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.)

The backlash to the Netflix version of “Persuasion” has as much to do with who’s watching as who’s scripting. Still, the new film broke some...

How Wasabi, the 2021 Westminister Dog Show Winner, Spends Retirement

Last year’s Westminster dog show winner was not in it for the money — there is no prize money — and he is very much...

Nicolas Cage Is in on the Nicolas Cage Jokes

In his new movie, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” the actor plays “himself” in all his meme-ified glory.

Un país entero exige hablar con el gerente

En tiempos de enojo y frustración, las personas se comportan como niños haciendo pataletas cada vez que enfrentan pequeñas decepciones al comprar o viajar.

A Nation On Hold Wants to Speak With a Manager

In our anger-filled age, when people need to shop or travel or cope with mild disappointment they’re “devolving into children.”

Jeanna de Waal Has Already Forgotten About That ‘Diana’ Film

The Netflix version of Broadway’s “Diana, the Musical” landed with a thud. But it got people talking. Now the show’s lead actress is staying positive...