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Which Translation of the Odyssey Should You Read?

Three translators, one shipwrecked hero — A.O. Scott says the version of Homer's Odyssey you pick can completely change the experience. Which journey are you taking?

The New York City Poetry Festival Turns Governors Island Into One Big Open Mic

For one free weekend on Governors Island, 100+ literary organizations take over five stages and let poetry get some actual sunlight. Welcome to the New York City Poetry Festival.

Netflix’s Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea – The Costa Concordia Disaster [What Was That?!]

Netflix's new documentary revisits the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, and it turns out the headlines I remembered didn't even scratch the surface.

The Housewife by Natalie Barelli [Book Review]

A perfect Beverly Hills marriage, a dead first wife, and one very suspicious housewife. I thought I knew where The Housewife was going, but this twisty domestic thriller had other plans.

Where a James Beard Chef Actually Eats in DC (Hint: It’s Not His Own Restaurant)

Michael Rafidi has a Michelin star and a James Beard trophy. The three DC spots he actually recommends: a wood-fired hearth, a family bakery, and breakfast tacos that would make Texas nervous.

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The Fifth Element [Watch Again]

The Fifth Element [Watch Again]

Does Luc Besson’s 1997 film The Fifth Element, starring Bruce Willis, still hold up 20 years later?! Read my review.