List of Culture articles
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The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie. Diplomacy That Goes Bump in the Night
A dark comedy explores what happens when the G-7 leaders are literally and figuratively lost in the woods.
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A grid of 10 small books and two larger books, all being released in November. The Novels We’re Reading in November
From a modern twist on “The Magic Mountain” to Ethiopian American family secrets.
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A photo illustration of popcorn flying out of a bucket with an American flag pattern on the outside. What to Watch When You’re Done Watching Polls
From Chile to Iran to New York’s most mortifying mayoral race, here are nine movies about elections to stream now.
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Vache Tovmasyan, Karren Karagulian, Mikey Madison, Sean Baker, and Dennis Lim speak at the "Anora" premiere during the 62nd New York Film Festival in New York City on Sept. 28. The New York Film Festival Offers a Sneak Peek of the Year’s Best
FP’s critic on the movies you’ll shortly devour.
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A group of young people are seen framed by a window as they sit at a table talking and drinking. How Modi’s Rise Divided India’s Young People
Devika Rege’s debut novel “Quarterlife” captures political truths about 21st-century India.
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Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guards stand in front of a mural of the Great Wall inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2010. The People’s Republic of China Turns 75
Inside Beijing’s efforts to rewrite its history.
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A monkey like figure in warrior clothing with a weapon. ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Is Full of Monkey Magic
A blockbuster take on China’s favorite story has become a source of national pride.
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A grid of book covers for 12 books released in October including Mina's Matchbox and The Coin. The Novels We’re Reading in October
Familial wealth and intrigue, from Japan to Palestine.
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A grid of six photos atop a map background of Paris. Images from left show two men, one with a saxophone; a man and woman overlooking the Seine; a man and woman in hats dancing; a man and woman walking on a night street; a shirtless man and a woman in a hat with her head in her hands; a man on a Paris rooftop. The Americans Before Emily in Paris
From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights.
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A crowd of people at Oktoberfest reach for a beer. Beer Glorious Beer
From “bitter horse piss” to the gruit ale revival, a new book attempts to account for changing tastes.
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Book covers for several new novels out in September including My Friends and The Hypocrite. The Novels We’re Reading in September
From Sicilian psychodrama to Qaddafi’s Libya.
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A photo illustration shows a fine art from with a woman in a green cocktail dress. When a Love Triangle Meets Economics
Beneath the sex, a madcap novel about an art heist lays bare the realities of globalization.
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A group of people in period costume, one holding a large bird of prey. What Happens in 14th-Century Florence Does Not Stay in 14th-Century Florence
In a Netflix adaptation, Boccaccio’s dirty “Decameron” speaks directly to the strangeness of COVID times.
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An illustration shows a white couple whispering to each other inside a fenced backyard as they grill burgers. A dog sits next to them. Passing in the background is a Haitian family. How Weaponizing Food Helps Trump Win Votes
From the Irish to Italians and Chinese, food has long been used to define who is—or isn’t—a “real American.”
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A boy is seen cheering through a fence in the foreground in front of a giant crowd of people in the stands. Milei Is Coming for Argentina’s Beloved Soccer Clubs
Some Argentines aren’t happy about the libertarian president’s privatization plans.
