Articles filed under Washington Post
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Clea DuVall wanted to see more queer Christmas movies - so she made one herselfNov 28, 2020 6:28 am - Part of what makes holiday movies so appealing is the promise of comfort. The genre is known for producing warm and fuzzy feelings, derived from twinkly winter settings ...
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'Zappa' documentary makes case for musician's brillianceNov 27, 2020 5:00 am - “Zappa” - ★ ★ ★ In “Zappa,” actor and filmmaker Alex Winter provides an economical, uncritical documentary about the eponymous musician, who died at 52 in 1993. Fr...
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Robot zaps airport viruses as pandemic travel picks up, but how much does it help?Nov 27, 2020 12:00 am - The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in an era of distinctive travel experiences for those going against expert guidance to stay at home for Thanksgiving. Not only must ...
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Passengers, be advised: 'Flight Attendant' is a turbulent rideNov 26, 2020 6:00 am - Momentum, like chemistry, is an elusive and essential quality in any good TV show. Lord knows we can never get a refund on the many hours we've spent waiting for a fairl...
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Pair a wine-centric novel with a favorite vintage for pandemic escapismNov 25, 2020 5:00 am - Unable to satisfy my wanderlust in recent months, and tired of binge-watching “Somebody Feed Phil” and “Chef's Table” on Netflix, I turned to my bookcase and dusted off ...
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Thanksgiving 2020: How to celebrate safely and smoothlyNov 23, 2020 6:00 am - With Thanksgiving and the holiday season rapidly approaching, many public health experts have united around a single message: Expect festivities to look very different t...
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Light therapy lamps can ease seasonal depressionNov 23, 2020 5:00 am - For some people, the beginning of winter signals more than a change in weather. The shorter, darker days trigger a noticeable shift in their mood and behavior, causing w...
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FX's 'Black Narcissus' poses a real mystery: What is this, and why is it on?Nov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Someday (we are promised), life will go back to normal and so will TV. Until then, I've enjoyed some of the strange surprises that come along as networks shuffle things ...
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American Music Awards: 10 things you missed, from Taylor Swift's speech to Jennifer Lopez and Maluma's duetNov 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Like all live television in 2020, the American Music Awards had to adjust due to pandemic protocols - and the end result was a hybrid of the other award shows you might ...
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Five timeless shades that will never go out of styleNov 22, 2020 6:00 am - Fall is in full swing, and paint companies are dropping their color forecasts for the coming year. Recently, Pittsburgh-based paint company PPG Industries released a thr...