Comedian, actress, writer, musician, podcaster, and roast master mommy Nikki Glaser has had an eventful year. Treasured in comedy for her unfiltered takes on sex, relationships and personal insecurities, Glaser’s fearlessness has earned her a dedicated fan following. But this year has been somewhat different for several roasty reasons. “Winning” Netflix’s live “Roast of Tom […]
The wait is over. This year marks the return of several major series that were put on pause for a variety of factors, including the dual Hollywood strikes. Cliffhangers are ready to be resolved, or new ones are about to emerge. Old characters are returning, and perhaps we’ll meet some new ones too. But alongside
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January feels like a deep exhale—a quiet reprieve after the rush of the holidays. The decorations are packed away, and the world slows, leaving space for reflection and restoration. In the kitchen, this time of year calls for dishes that are as comforting as they are nourishing, meals that warm both body and soul as
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In downtown Northampton, on the corner of Main and Central Streets, an eye-catching mural commemorates a historic crime. The mural is at the site of the former Northampton National Bank, where on January 26, 1876, robbers stole $1.6 million. At the time, it was the largest bank robbery in American history. The heist was pulled
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New Year’s resolutions can feel a little grim. This year, I’ll reduce my screen time. In 2025, I’ll walk 10,000 steps every day. Those are mine, and I’m already depressed thinking about them. So I’ve decided to add one more to the list: a travel resolution. I often think about an incident in
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Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 41 2. All Fours by Miranda July (Riverhead Books: $29) A woman upends her domestic life in this irreverent and tender novel. 33 3. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Grove Press: $20) During the 1985
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Who doesn’t love the energy of a new year? While every day invites opportunities for a fresh start, I love feeding off the collective excitement of a clean slate. With plenty of trial and error under my belt, I’ve learned to ditch the detoxes, cleanses, and restrictive routines in favor of a more sustainable—and frankly,
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Morning friends—happy 2025! Whether you woke up this morning feeling bright-eyed and energized or exhausted from last night’s festivities, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels ready for a reset in some area of life. After a season of holiday indulgences and lots of to-do’s, January always arrives at just the right moment—a
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A month before our December awards vote, the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. launches a group email thread for members to advocate for their favorite films and standout work. The idea is to help everyone close any gaps in our viewing as we plow through screeners and links in a hopeless attempt to see everything
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste has gained serious momentum toward a lead actress Oscar nomination with her performance as a depressed, caustic Londoner in “Hard Truths,” her second heart-wrenching collaboration with filmmaker Mike Leigh. 10+ For “Hard Truths,” Jean-Baptiste already has received a Golden Globe nomination, a British Independent Film Award and New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and
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