#complex-characters

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1 month ago
Books

It Ends With Us Can't Quite Turn Trauma into Drama

A movie or book addressing serious topics can sometimes fall short in eliciting the desired emotional response from the audience. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Writing

Long Island by Colm Toibin review happy ever after?

Colm Toibin's sequel 'Long Island' to 'Brooklyn' brings back absorbingly complex characters after twenty years, exploring new challenges and relationships in a close-knit Long Island setting. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Writing

How brilliant female British TV detectives helped me understand myself

Middle-aged British female detectives in crime dramas offer relatable characters with authenticity, breaking stereotypes. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Writing

Lady in the Lake review Natalie Portman's TV debut is absolutely impeccable

Lady in the Lake is a dense, impeccably crafted show designed to be consumed slowly, leaving viewers feeling impressed but possibly battered initially. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Writing

NPR Staffers Pick Their Favorite Fiction Reads of 2024

Books with complex layers and emotional depth appeal to readers by blending humor with sensitive narratives. [ more ]
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2 months ago
US news

Lena Waithe's religion is 'The Wizard of Oz.' Here's what she learned from it.

Lena Waithe values understanding and empathy, creating complex and humanizing characters in her work. [ more ]
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