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Review: Ken Burns' absorbing new Leonardo da Vinci doc on PBS sidesteps one important question
For his first non-American subject, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chose Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago -
Ken Burns on the "incredibly modern" Leonardo da Vinci
In this web extra, filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the subject of his new documentary series for PBS, "Leonardo da Vinci," and how his curiosity and observational genius allowed the 15th century ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Portrait of a genius: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci
The acclaimed filmmaker behind the PBS documentary on the 15th century Italian artist and intellectual calls Leonardo da Vinci "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Ken Burns on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, renowned for his documentaries on such topics as the Civil War, baseball, jazz and the Statue of Liberty, has now focused on 15th century Italian artist and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey
Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant after 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!'
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes after 'problematic' clue
A "Jeopardy!" clue and it's answer prompted a swift apology to a female contestant from host Ken Jennings.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities
The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like oneBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
'Jeopardy!' contestant speaks out on 'problematic' clue that Ken Jennings apologized for
A "Jeopardy!" contestant is addressing the "problematic" clue given on the Oct. 28 episode of the show, for which host Ken Jennings then apologized for.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’
The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden
President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
Biden to honor Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ken Burns with National Medals of Arts
President Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts (NEA) on Monday to a group that includes rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliot, film directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. to attend Bronny and LeBron James' potential historic debut: 'It's a big deal'
The Lakers open their season against the Timberwolves on Tuesday nightSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history
If LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness itSports - ABC News - October 21 -
The play that changed my life: Jim Broadbent on Ken Campbell’s electrifying epic Illuminatus!
In the 70s, Campbell’s sprawling sci-fi odyssey was a huge education and a hysterical adventure for an eclectic bunch of actors. A teacher at Lamda had recommended early on that I might be suited ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Kevin Stefanski handing play-calling duties to OC Ken Dorsey: How Browns' offensive approach could change
Dorsey was hired as Cleveland's OC last FebruarySports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
Ken Jennings apologizes for 'problematic' 'Jeopardy!' clue about girls who wear glasses
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes to a contestant after the show used the famous Dorothy Parker quote about 'girls who wear glasses' as a recent clue.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area
Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.Politics - Politico - 5 days ago -
Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’
Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dipWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Boohoo Reviews Frasers' Requests
The online fashion company said it was reviewing Frasers’ recent requests for appointments to its board and that it remained willing to discuss representation with its major shareholder.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension
Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Book Review: ‘Patriot,’ by Alexei Navalny
The Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony earlier this year, tells the story of his struggle to wrest his country back from President Vladimir Putin.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review
Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Nintendo Alarmo Review: Nagging Nostalgia
Nintendo’s alarm clock does less than we want it to for more than we want to pay. You might want to buy one anyway.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
Unbound Flick Review: A Ring Vibrator
This is the new wearable vibrator to get.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'
England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Amyl and the Sniffers review – nonstop fireworks
Roundhouse, London The Aussie rockers led by the magnetic Amy Taylor showcase new album Cartoon Darkness with an explosive set that just keeps giving and giving. Part of the appeal of the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’Business - Financial Times - October 20 -
The 7 Best Blackout Curtains, Tested and Reviewed
We tested many options on bright windows to see which curtains actually give us a dark night’s sleep.Tech - Wired - October 20 -
Ex-Tory Gauke to lead review of prison sentences
Sir Keir Starmer is to appoint former Tory justice secretary to lead a review of prison sentencing.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Sonic X Shadow Generations Review - Reruns
Sonic X Shadow Generations is two games: a remaster of a game from 2011 and a brand-new game for 2024. And yet, both games feel oddly similar, building most of their levels on the backbone of ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Review: The Wooster Group versus Richard Foreman at REDCAT
REDCAT presents the West Coast premiere of the Wooster Group's production of Richard Foreman's 'Symphony of Rats.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21 -
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review - Quite A Pace
A Quiet Place has quickly grown into one of the better horror franchises of the past decade. Three movies deep, the creature features have explored a fascinating world in which blind aliens use a ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast
Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – last testament
The late Russian activist’s memoir is an insightful, sharp, even humorous account of his fight against Putin’s regime – and a warning to the world. Alexei Navalny was watching his favourite cartoon ...World - The Guardian - October 22
