Articles filed under Washington Post
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Kemp Powers's long journey to becoming Pixar's first Black writer-directorDec 28, 2020 5:00 am - The geniuses at Pixar had a problem, and this time, they would need to look beyond the walls of their esteemed studio for help. The movie in question was "Soul," a tunef...
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George Clooney offers a bright outlook despite bleak new filmDec 26, 2020 6:30 am - George Clooney's on the line. It's early December, and he's calling from his house in Los Angeles, where the family's 165-pound Saint Bernard, Rosie, is barreling toward...
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Working with Chadwick Boseman on 'Ma Rainey' taught Colman Domingo to treat each role like it's your lastDec 26, 2020 6:30 am - Leaning against the outer wall of a practice room, Chadwick Boseman listened intently as his co-star, Colman Domingo, narrated the experience of a Black minister harasse...
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In 'Bridgerton,' Shonda Rhimes stakes a sumptuous, provocative claim on Netflix - and the traditional period dramaDec 25, 2020 5:00 am - No one can lay a special claim of ownership on the TV period drama. It is not sacred space or a part of a historical preservation act. It's make-believe, and therefore c...
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Pixar's 'Soul' has plenty of visual razzle-dazzle, and a convoluted, existential plotDec 25, 2020 5:00 am - “Soul” - ★ ★ ½ The visual details, humanism and weighty themes sent aloft with gossamer lightness that add up to “that Pixar touch” are in abundant supply in “Soul...
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Stories that capture the spirit of the seasonDec 24, 2020 5:00 am - Every year about this time I read - or listen to someone else read aloud - the beautiful second chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke: “And it came to pass in those days tha...
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The answer to 'Mommy, can I cook with you?' is banana pancakesDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Let's be honest. For many modern mothers, dinnertime has long veered away from food on the table at 6 p.m. with everyone gathered. Until the shock of the novel coronavir...
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A 'Great British Bake Off' winner creates an easy, pretty make-ahead breakfast for busy daysDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - A 'Great British Bake Off' winner creates an easy, pretty make-ahead breakfast for busy days
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How to make crispy, golden potatoes, every timeDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - A platter of crispy potatoes appeals to all of the senses. That enticing golden color. The texture and sound of the crunch. The smell. The way the crackling crust gives ...
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Ina Garten's spicy fra diavolo sauce gives a bowl of shrimp and linguine a delightful kickDec 23, 2020 5:00 am - Do you ever reach for jarred sauce? I do from time to time, especially on weeknights. Quality ones are made with a short list of fresh-tasting, flavorful ingredients, bu...