Nuanced characters are the hallmarks of good fiction. Plot is important and all, but without an interesting perspective, narrative and thematic potential flounder under bland interpretation. Rachel Cusk’s “Outline” takes the importance
Warning: This review contains spoilers for “Sunrise on the Reaping” and other “The Hunger Games” novels. “Sunrise on the Reaping,” released March 18, sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week.
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Amidst the growing nightlife scene in Miami Beach, Florida, Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov and renowned restaurateur Steve Cook recently opened their 19th restaurant–an instant success. Aviv, meaning “spring” in Hebrew, opened its
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Kind of a letdown. This four-word review sums up “A Real Pain,” a film written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, for which Kieran Culkin recently won an Academy Award for Best Supporting
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As contemporary theater continues to mine classic literary and cinematic works for source material, it begins to prioritize name recognition and fame over genuine creative endeavors. The mere invocation of familiar characters
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New York City offers many exceptional omakase experiences. Kinjo, Dumbo’s newest omakase experience, opened on October 23, arrived with quiet confidence, offering a beautiful take on the traditional Japanese tasting menu. Tucked
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