No Other Choice Fails to Capture the Downsides of Downsizing
There’s no better time than now for an adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s unsparing 1997 novel The Ax, an acutely observed book about downsizing as a form of dehumanization. The…
The Inspiring True Story Behind Song Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue, out Dec. 25, stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a husband-and-wife duo who perform in a Neil Diamond tribute band. The characters are inspired by Mike…
Thousands of revellers flood one of Australia’s most popular beaches as backpackers in bikinis celebrate Christmas Day
THOUSANDS of bikini-clad backpackers packed one of Australia’s most famous beaches on Christmas Day, turning the sand into a sea of red despite cool, grey skies. Jaw-dropping scenes unfolded at…
Lonely Over the Holidays? Experts Weigh in on How to Deal With It
The holiday season is often a time of gatherings: work parties, family celebrations, get-togethers with old friends. But it can also exacerbate feelings of loneliness that are already on the…
Look Back at Memorable White House Christmases Past, From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker’ Homage to Melania Trump’s Crimson Trees
The White House has a rich history of decorating for Christmas. From modest displays of simple wreaths and green boughs in the nineteenth century to the more colorful and elaborately…