Why Alexandre Desplat was so eager to score 'The Piano Lesson'

Alexandre Desplat channeled his love of Duke Ellington into the score of 'The Piano Lesson,' Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

The August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson" is an impassioned family drama but it is also a profound ghost story

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

After controversial snub, 'Piano Lesson' returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race

Two years ago, the actor found herself in an Oscars controversy after being snubbed for 'Till.' Now she returns with 'Piano Lesson' — and awards watchers predict payback.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

'The Piano Lesson' is about legacy — for the family at its center and the Washingtons bringing it to theaters

Denzel Washington’s kids — John David Washington, Malcolm Washington and executive producer Katia Washington — worked together to film “The Piano Lesson.”

Malcolm Washington talks "The Piano Lesson" and directing his first feature

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 6

What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV series

The animated movie “Spellbound” with a heroine voiced by Rachel Zegler and Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm directing August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” for Netflix are some of this week’s new ...

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

The last time inflation was projected to get worse, this investment was popular. Why it’s ‘unloved’ now.

A Treasury auction on Thursday pointed to lackluster demand for inflation-protected securities ahead of Trump’s second term.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving could not be any later than it is this year.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why We Got It So Wrong

It turns out a lot of people don’t behave like ambassadors from this or that group. They think for themselves in unexpected ways.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?

Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?

Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?

Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem

There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?

The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?

The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the system

World - Financial Times - November 7

Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?

Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Why are governments so bad at problem solving?

Politicians everywhere seem doomed to repeat their mistakes. There is another way

World - Financial Times - November 15

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Breaking down Lions dynamic run game: What makes it so impressive, why it's so difficult to stop

Detroit has the best running back duo in the league

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

I have a chronic case of resting not-happy face. But everything I try just makes it worse. There are several problems with my face, not least of which is that I look so bloody miserable all the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?

Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.

Business - Inc. - October 28

F1 Q&A: Why has it taken so long to review drivers' guidelines?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after an action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement

Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollars

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Why were the floods in Spain so bad? A visual guide

Scores of people have died as country is hit by deadliest floods in decades. At least 150 people have died in Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in decades, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.

Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

Why attacking Trump’s character has proved so ineffective

Moral grandstanding is not the best way to convince people to come over to your side

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars

India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.

Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election

American consumers are facing a momentous week, with the outcome of two key events set to shape their financial futures.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Why these Celtics look so much like the 73-win Warriors

The path Jayson Tatum and the Celtics seek looks eerily similar to the winningest team of all time.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

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