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Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: How to make the two-bed marriage work

Separate sleeping areas aren’t as uncommon as thought and can prove beneficial to secure needed rest.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Grandparents, reunions and what is really worth inheriting

An older couple must resolve her concerns about funding kids’ travel costs vs. his about family bonds.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: On an island, seeing an ex in all the old familiar places

A woman who’s divorced and dating must gracefully cope with seeing her ex in places they used to frequent.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

The producer: Limor Tomer

Met Museum’s director of Concerts and Lectures discusses performance in an object-based institution.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

The National Symphony Orchestra’s forte for falling flat

At a pivotal time in its history, D.C.’s flagship orchestra seeks to shake the curse of mediocrity.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

Ludovic Morlot brings a pretty French touch to NSO concert

Guitar master Sharon Isbin was the fill-in soloist, and she didn’t disappoint in Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez.”

Ann Hornaday

Ann Hornaday

‘Steve Jobs’ review: An impressionistic inner portrait of the Apple co-founder

4 stars | Michael Fassbender dives deep into the troubled psyche of the influential entrepreneur.

Ann Hornaday

Ann Hornaday

‘Beasts of No Nation’ review: A study of ma­nipu­la­tion, manufactured loyalty

4 stars | Cary Joji Fukunaga’s drama chronicles a fictional child soldier in an unnamed country in Africa.

Ann Hornaday

Ann Hornaday

‘Bridge of Spies’ is an engrossing account of a real-life Cold War case

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks bring an intriguing chapter of history to deserved light.

Sarah L. Kaufman and Sarah Kaufman

‘We Choose to Go to the Moon’: Kennedy dream inspires a dance

Art, science and space waltz together in Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s dance meditation on the stars.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

His players, in their 80s, bid fond farewell to their 100-year-old coach

Harry Ostro coached a high school in Brooklyn to unprecedented heights and undying memories.

The Style Blog

Sarah Kaufman

Jimmy Carter facing cancer with grace

The former president and tireless humanitarian is equipped with an underestimated superpower in his fight against the disease.

Ask Amy

Ask Amy: Ailing daughter struggles to take care of aging parents

It’s time to reach out to elder-care agencies and explore available resources.

Ask Amy: Recent college grad ponders parachute color

No one wants you to linger, depressed, at a professional job.

Ask Amy: Should girlfriend make a big move for her guy?

In making a decision, marry the wisdom of your head and heart.

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Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

A superb ‘Fargo’ swerves into the ’70s with almost too much story to tell

TV REVIEW | FX series returns with a new story line and a cast that includes Patrick Wilson and Kirsten Dunst.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

In ‘Casual,’ Hulu finally finds a show that sticks

TV REVIEW | Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey star as siblings with the usual array of personal problems.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

Step 1 to start loving ‘The Affair’: Admit there’s no such thing as truth

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | After all the steaminess, a provocative Showtime drama thrives on Philosophy 101.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

A superb ‘Fargo’ swerves into the ’70s with almost too much story to tell

TV REVIEW | FX series returns with a new story line and a cast that includes Patrick Wilson and Kirsten Dunst.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

In ‘Casual,’ Hulu finally finds a show that sticks

TV REVIEW | Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey star as siblings with the usual array of personal problems.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

Step 1 to start loving ‘The Affair’: Admit there’s no such thing as truth

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | After all the steaminess, a provocative Showtime drama thrives on Philosophy 101.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

A unique chance to figure what the future of museums looks like

As a futurist, Elizabeth Merritt’s job is to envision many possibilities from the current state of affairs

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

Behind the scenes at an exhibition

The warrior wrangler, the sound guy, the lighting expert, the impresario and the futurist make shows possible.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

One last look at Switzerland’s $300 million view

A Phillips Collection exhibition offers a chance to see costly Gauguin.

Gene Weingarten

Gene Weingarten

Gene confronts a publisher who cashed in

The answer to journalism’s woes? Writing lavishly about advertisers, of course!

Gene Weingarten

Gene Weingarten

Gene Weingarten: Gene’s got a color theory

When it comes to men and women, the eyes have it. ...

Gene Weingarten

Gene Weingarten

Do you know the difference between ‘aargh’ and ‘aaugh’?

Gene Weingarten bravely parses a few distinctions. ...