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Culture Desk

Conversations about movies, television, theatre, music, and other cultural events.

Bottoms Up!

The Alitos toast to Independence Day.

Send In the Clowns

Don’t bother, they’re here.

When Dads Cry: A Memoir in Man Tears

My wife sees it as an expression of feelings-friendly masculinity to be modelled for our two still-impressionable boys.

Dry Ice and Rose Petals: An Entrance Fit for the Father of the Bride

And did I mention the fireworks? Lighting your way down the aisle!

Lying to My Dad

I’d become everything to him—a fun-house mirror, constantly contorting to fit his needs.

Alito, Roberts, and Thomas See the Sea

Summer recess for the Supremes.

Bannon Behind Bars

He’ll get by with a little help from his friends.

The Inescapable Thingness

On the deep and universal desire for connection.

New Releases Make Old Jazz Young Again

Rediscovered archival concerts—and one recent one—offer important revelations.

An Acclaimed D.J. Who Is Ready to Sing Again

The Welsh artist Elkka made her name with buoyant dance music. Now she’s reintroducing her voice.