Her voice was surprisingly normal and friendly, and I wondered why it was she had taken the trouble to come up with my discarded sketch herself. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Tidbit shifted from one foot to another, looking surprisingly mature. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

And because we sang every day and Mr. Rice was a gifted teacher, we sang surprisingly well for children who had known little music in their lives. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly heavy, filled with contents that rolled against each other. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, he hadn’t worn a mask—it would be too silly for him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Didn’t I tell you not to blow yourself up?” she asked in a surprisingly soft voice. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

The kitten, surprisingly enough, had no love for cats either, so they formed a wickedly humorous partnership that waged unceasing war against them. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, loathing of the Japanese is widespread in Korea, and contempt for Koreans is widespread in Japan. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

A chill swept through Thomas that was surprisingly pleasant. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Everyone did as told, grabbing boxes that were big but surprisingly light. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Emily tapped him on the shoulder, and Matthew spun, surprisingly plucking the right chord for once. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Duchess’s grumpiness became legendary, as Voltaire has so ably chronicled. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It stung, but surprisingly, my recovery time is pretty good, especially for such a lightweight. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

The gods set about repairing the throne room, which went surprisingly fast with twelve superpowerful beings at work. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Roy had expected an emotional reaction to the news of the groundbreaking ceremony, but Mullet Fingers remained surprisingly calm, almost as if he’d been expecting it. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he lets out a surprisingly strong mustard-colored meow and settles back into his mother’s warmth. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the 24/7 customer call center gets about seven hundred applications a day, but only 6 percent of applicants are hired. The World Is Flat 2005-04-05T00:00:00Z

His shoes kicked lightly against the yellow oak wood, his sludge-brown socks, garterless, collapsed in sagging circles below ankles that were surprisingly small and white. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

I lit four black-cherry candles that are mixing surprisingly well with the feast my parents are cooking up. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

For a surprisingly long time—the better part of a decade—townsfolk kept their anger to themselves. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t see anything, but I heard a sound, a mechanical one, surprisingly far away—the house seemed to go much further back into the dark than I’d guessed. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even though I couldn’t actually feel it, I found it surprisingly comforting. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Beyond Jackson Park the first turn of Ferris’s wheel drew surprisingly little attention. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

It was Beatrice, of all people, and her voice was surprisingly lovely and soft. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

For all its obvious theatricality, the painting is surprisingly muted: David seems to contemplate Goliath with a mixture of sadness and pity. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

The chair is surprisingly comfortable, not like the stiff chairs at his grandmother’s, though they do look remarkably similar. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Cardan’s cruel mouth is surprisingly soft, and for a long moment after our lips touch, he’s still as a statue. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She was also surprisingly adept at speaking without moving her lips. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Raymie watched the Tag and Bag cart rise up in the air as if it were attempting to leave the earth altogether, and then it entered Swip Pond with a surprisingly small splash. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

My mother looks surprisingly pliable in those old snapshots, as though she liked nothing better than to have her man in uniform arrange her against the porches and lampposts of their humble neighborhood. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

“Beats me. People communicate surprisingly well when they’re scared—they just don’t communicate the right things.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, there was a large concentration eddying around the Fjerdan queen and her attendants. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

He remained guarded and wary, especially about work and bosses, and he was never comfortable talking on the phone, but he was gracious, appreciative and, at times, surprisingly warm. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a surprisingly vigorous bellow, not an old man’s wheeze at all. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

The houses were surprisingly alike on either side of this crucial dividing line: small, dark, and cramped. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Goats,” she said to Valley and Thorn as they backed up her parents and, surprisingly, Beefy, who was adding strength to each spell with his little fists. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

“You would like Lagos, I think,” she said, and he, eagerly, surprisingly, said, “Can I come visit you, Coz?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, they found that Durham’s views of the preceding stormy night were largely divided according to race. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I felt surprisingly, astoundingly doubtful about such a conclusion. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, this drug forfeiture regime proved highly lucrative for law enforcement, offering more than enough incentive to wage the War on Drugs. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

When I woke the next day I felt surprisingly good, considering I had slept in my clothes and my bladder felt stretched to the size of a sweetmelon. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The parlor stood ready for company, with surprisingly fine furniture for the neighborhood, and a portrait on the wall. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finches and swallows chirped high above them, but otherwise the forest was surprisingly silent. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

"Oh, do you like Europe?" she exclaimed surprisingly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

It was of Vivien Leigh and, surprisingly, a much younger Julian. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly light—as if its bones were hollow, or there were nothing inside of it. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

The angler fish’s large abdomen crashed against the ice, and surprisingly, the ice did not crack. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Scientists who have studied faces, for example, report that there are huge differences among people in the location of facial muscles, in their form, and also — surprisingly — even in their prevalence. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

In his lean throat the sharp-pointed Adam’s apple made a surprisingly rapid up-and-down movement, and the beer vanished. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

I remember the few weeks that came after that—the last few weeks before the new carer took over—as being surprisingly tranquil. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Checking her reflection in the back of her cereal spoon, she thought they looked surprisingly natural. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

Yet, despite their curtness, the soldiers, surprisingly, had not been rough with her. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the kids began to go a little nuts. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

At the start of the second half, with the Creek down by a surprisingly slim margin of twenty-four points and the Beast at the foul line, the Colonel looked at Takumi and said, “It’s time.” Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

They were irritatingly garrulous, prone to fits of chicanery, and often surprisingly incompetent at what seemed to Indians like basic tasks. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The turkey potpie wasn’t half bad, and the cherry strudel turned out to be surprisingly tasty. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I went online. I just wanted to see if I could find anything, and it was surprisingly easy; I found records from Ellis Island—” “The Agnes Pauline?” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

It is surprisingly similar to cleaning and polishing mess pots. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z

I was talking to one of my donors a few days ago who was complaining about how memories, even your most precious ones, fade surprisingly quickly. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

And that holds especially true for Everest climbers: when presented with a chance to reach the planet’s highest summit, history shows, people are surprisingly quick to abandon good judgment. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The food was surprisingly good, with meat at every third meal. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

A Thoroughbred’s neck, while broad from top to bottom, is surprisingly narrow in width, like the body of a fish. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The people who make television commercials, not surprisingly, are obsessed with eye tracking. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab a really cool-looking ax—which is surprisingly light—and give it a couple swings. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

I thought I’d be a tough case, but Dr. Golan made surprisingly quick work of me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Then, surprisingly boyish and quick, he sprang forward and seized Francis’s hand. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The main dirt road—surprisingly called Main Street—that runs through Stagecoach Pass winds a corner after the shooting gallery, and there stands a theater that shows old black-and-white westerns all day long. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

The war god’s voice was surprisingly warm, full of pride. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

When he spoke, though, it was with a surprisingly high voice. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the peninsula embraced the competition with zeal. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

They observe that, “surprisingly, strategists on both the left and right, despite their differences, converge on the individual as the unit of power.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, relations between the landlord and Hazleton did not flourish happily during the Army operation and the second Ebola outbreak. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, it took years to solve the riddle of the orbit of Mars, with Kepler moving in stages away from the idea of a perfectly circular orbit centred on the Sun. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

She didn’t want to say the rude word to Thomas, but it was what Annabella had called her pisspot, and its contents were a surprisingly vital ingredient in the making of the dyes. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

His arms were surprisingly taut with muscles, as if he’d spent the past week sword fighting. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It had to do with both aliens and yoga and was surprisingly addictive, but Twig refused to play it. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Throughout history, not surprisingly, the people who grow rice have always worked harder than almost any other kind of farmer. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, during some of their visits the two grandmasters discussed chess. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I lifted it up; it was surprisingly light. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

And—most surprisingly—if he was going to visit his parents in Colombia. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

The handle, etched with narrow, parallel lines, was surprisingly cool. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

As Laura nears her driveway, she honks the horn twice to alert the guard to open the gate, but surprisingly, it is already open. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

“You want a drink?” he asked, surprisingly friendly. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Annex is once again in an uproar. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

The rest are from Erudite and, surprisingly, Candor. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Though the walk through the dark forest with the doe had seemed lengthy, with Ron by his side the journey back seemed to take a surprisingly short time. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Along their stretch of road there were five injured and, surprisingly, no one dead, though the sergeant with the rifle was hit in the face and was not expected to live. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

When she looked up, the dragon was there, its surprisingly expressive blue eyes passing back and forth between Anya’s face and her arm. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

"Look here, old sport," he broke out surprisingly. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

The tents look surprisingly old and worn in the light, and he wonders how long the circus has been traveling, and where it goes when it leaves. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Beringia, as this land is called, was surprisingly temperate, sometimes even warmer than it is today; masses of low flowers covered it every spring. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

For a girl with no family and no home, Tess is surprisingly optimistic. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

Aru felt a strange burst of pride in the surprisingly brave Mini. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Mom, dressed in a cool denim suit and, surprisingly, a pair of late-style Nikes, loads our bags in the car, and we’re totally ready to go by eight forty- five. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

He picked one up and tried to break the shell and found it surprisingly tough. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas looked around, and surprisingly, astonishingly, no one seemed angry. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The coach windows were open and the passengers surprisingly were hanging out; they were all men, I could discern, all young, all alike. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

And, surprisingly, there were many of the latter. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

“Snowman makes me shiver,” she blurted out one day when the classroom was surprisingly quiet. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

He took them in his own, his touch surprisingly gentle. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Over a five- year partnership, these two radically different men with often conflicting priorities had forged a surprisingly harmonious relationship, but decisions about Seabiscuit’s racing and training schedule had repeatedly caused tension between them. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Welsh Green has an easily recognisable and surprisingly melodious roar. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

All week long Gaines had been nervous, almost snappish, but now he was surprisingly relaxed, glad to be insulated from it all as the car spun its way toward the Midland loop. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly difficult to concentrate on the road while feeling his gaze on my face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I copied their technique of pulling up yellow-green stalks, removing the outer layer, and crunching on surprisingly tasty chives. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

The rodents strong and gamey but surprisingly juicy. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

He stooped down and gave the goat a light pat on its head; it was a surprisingly sad gesture. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

His teacher, Mr. Lawson, is a slight, wiry, shamelessly preppy man with a surprisingly deep voice, reddish blond hair, smallish but penetrating green eyes, horn-rimmed glasses. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“New scrapes get noticed; and digging can be heard a surprisingly long way, ye know.” Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, these feelings constitute a formidable block to numeracy. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stands up, then, surprisingly, takes my hand and kisses it, on the palm. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though the rafters and floor are dark, the space is surprisingly light. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

All in all, this is an excellent place to partake of morning tea, but surprisingly few of the inhabitants of Taunton seem to wish to avail themselves of it. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

Every now and then a racy book about lowlife—Tobacco Road, for example—would catch the public fancy, but for a surprisingly long time middlebrow fiction in America was about upper-middle-class life. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

As she ran, she thought, For a cynic, l am a surprisingly helpful person. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

The Khoisan area of southern Africa is surprisingly small for a people so distinct in anatomy and language. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

New Madrid has been silent ever since–but not surprisingly, since such episodes have never been known to happen in the same place twice. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

A surprisingly tender sentiment from Stannis, though undercut by that final, brutal if I can and the addendum and find a better match for her than Ramsay Snow. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Those Pokemon briefs were surprisingly comfortable, and I hadn’t worn briefs since I was in, like, third grade. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I had expected a withered corpse, but Mr. Crumbley looked perfectly intact and surprisingly young, perhaps only forty or fifty years old, his black hair graying just around the temples. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

They are subtle and complex and surprisingly common, and what happened on Wheeler Avenue is a powerful example of how mind reading works—and how it sometimes goes terribly awry. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

Finally, in a surprisingly calm voice she said: “Look at your sisters over there.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now, however, was not the moment to cast doubt on Hermione’s theory, not when she was so surprisingly willing to fall in with Harry’s dearest wish. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Sure enough, as the psychologist Samuel Gosling has shown, judging people’s personalities is a really good example of how surprisingly effective thin-slicing can be. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

He told Hume to drop the rate yet again, and Hume settled at a surprisingly low thirty-four. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

"I will base your character upon the attributes of the boulders on the lake- shore: silent, apathetic, and—considering how little they exercise—surprisingly chiseled." Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

“At times we had to help him pretty substantially,” says Athans, “but really, he moved surprisingly well.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprisingly light, but I couldn’t have carried him very far if my mom hadn’t come to my aid. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Waking up to frigid weather felt surprisingly nostalgic. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Titan’s hands were surprisingly warm and gentle. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

It looked surprisingly like the balloon that had crashed into their apartment wall only one week ago. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

The padlock snipped off surprisingly easy, Jamie working one handle and Michael pushing the other. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

The feral cat that Charles found turned out, surprisingly, to be a rather good pet. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

His fingers brushed the back of Henry’s jacket and Henry turned, surprisingly quick. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the lightning had spooked everyone away from the park except us. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Outwardly, he was living a surprisingly conventional existence, even going so far as to open a savings account at a local bank. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nothing more was said until all four plates were clean, which took a surprisingly short time. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

I was surprisingly snug in my bag and in no hurry at all to put myself through the foolishness of climbing hills, so I just lay there as if under grave orders not to move. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a surprisingly short time before he appears. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, this bothered Alicia, but she knew there wasn’t much she could do about it. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Germans didn’t have prisoner-of-war camps set up to accommodate women soldiers. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Turns out, backing in isn’t necessary, because, surprisingly, the on-ramp isn’t congested with abandoned cars—but then, I guess that’s not surprising at all. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Given that it’s subterranean, the place seems surprisingly vast, the ceilings high. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I whip my head around just in time to see, one block away, a cloud of blue, a flash of gold, and a surprisingly familiar face. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He felt, surprisingly, no fear, nor any regret at leaving the community behind. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

Jay goes to her room to call elderly relatives who are surprisingly still alive, and Trey and I load up this Michael Jackson video game on the Wii Dad bought when we were younger. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

It had turned surprisingly cold, not like winter, but sharp just the same. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

As he relayed the story, Magistrate Tiger, not surprisingly, was enraged. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I screamed at the largest male, who stood his ground on the outer perimeter of the awning, stomping his boundary on surprisingly muscular front legs like some kind of caricature of an old bulldog. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

She picked up the feathery garment—it was surprisingly thick and heavy—and then yelped and dropped it. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

“This will be a bit of a shock,” said Professor McGonagall in a surprisingly gentle voice as they approached the infirmary. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

She offered Tidbit and Polly some grubs as well, and surprisingly, they ate them without complaint, as well as some of the earthworms. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sneaking out of the palace without security at two in the morning was, surprisingly, Henry’s idea. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

It was one Saturday, a day that I had surprisingly not been put on the schedule to work at the store, that my mother called home and I answered. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Led across the sand, Amari found it surprisingly hard to walk. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had the long sleeves of his white shirt pushed up to his elbows, and his forearm was surprisingly hard and muscular beneath his light skin. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Ruth May is surprisingly stubborn for a child of five and unwilling to miss out on any kind of a spree. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

He bows his head then, a surprisingly regal motion for a boy who looks my age. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Such had been the surprisingly modem civilization which Arthur had inherited. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once we’re seated he opens the box and, surprisingly, a small package of birthday candles. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had a surprisingly high laugh for a man of his size and fatness. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Once the music starts he goes right into the Jimmy-verse, banging against his washboard and letting it all hang out in a piercing falsetto that’s surprisingly on key. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

The intelligence, the deadliness, and, most surprisingly, the pain. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, without a high school diploma or job training— and with a criminal record—Wes found it almost impossible to find a job to support his growing family. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Then, arming myself with a bicycle lamp, which cast a surprisingly good beam, I went in search of a path by which I could descend to the village. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

But a few moments later the Berg landed with a surprisingly soft thump, just outside the entrance to the PFC building. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, he isn’t at all in the mood. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

The importance of domesticated mammals rests on surprisingly few species of big terrestrial herbivores. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

With no men around, everyone was surprisingly lighthearted. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

For someone who'd recently died a horrible death, she seemed surprisingly cheerful. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

The Misfits was a surprisingly easy book for me to write. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Her skin is rough and stubbly and surprisingly warm. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

It’s one matter over which Mum’s comments are surprisingly economic. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly sad to see it this way. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, technology startups, software companies, media conglomerates, and so forth are reluctant to set up shop in a town named for Nathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate general and founder of the Ku Klux Klan. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

More surprisingly perhaps, there are no facts in Robert Boyle’s New Experiments of 1660, his first account of the air-pump experiments, only phenomena. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

The arms were not only Gargantuan and totally obedient and surprisingly quick, but they were also, and this is why he never worried, tireless. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It looked surprisingly simple—no running lights, computer screens, or whirring gizmos—and indeed, considering its purpose, the entire room seemed simple. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, she gave the book a positive review. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

It helped that nature is resilient, and sometimes surprisingly quick to recover. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, both harbored smoldering class resentment at people whose parents bought them computers and $100 pairs of Timberlands and unquestioningly paid for their college expenses. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The next award is given to the highest score in the onstage-interview competition. And surprisingly, we have a tie! The winners will each receive a fifty-dollar cash award sponsored by Bamberger’s.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She counted out a hundred pesos and surprisingly handed the rest of the money not to Salvador but to Lupita. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

The house was very neat but surprisingly dirty. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Anyway, the whole kitchen smelled wonderful, and the chicken tasted surprisingly good. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They entered a dark, surprisingly clean kitchen, its walls lined with huge vats that looked better suited to laundry than cooking. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, given Roosevelt’s power in Washington, the politicians of the fair’s National Commission strongly endorsed his plan. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Somewhat surprisingly, the same principles apply to inanimate matter, as we shall see. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

The broken gutter edge loomed up, surprisingly bringing with it a desperate chance. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Her body was surprisingly light, and though it was not a comfortable position, Kaede thought she could manage to carry her some distance this way. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Arranged along a hallway striped with peeling wallpaper, the rooms were in surprisingly good shape. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Thomas grabbed the two bars outside of where she held on, moved close enough to smell her—a surprisingly pleasant scent of sweat and flowers. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

When he saw Annie at lunch, he was still surprisingly calm. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

It is a room dominated by heavy beams and rafters, and the floorboards have no carpet or rug to cover them, and yet the atmosphere is surprisingly cosy. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

He had a surprisingly resonant voice, which had literally moved her, quite against her will, to the door. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Buffon’s observations found surprisingly eager support among other writers, especially those whose conclusions were not complicated by actual familiarity with the country. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

There is a constant and surprisingly rapid turnover of the receptor cells, with new ones emerging from basal cells within a few days. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Gaskill stopped me; he moved quietly and surprisingly quickly, and before I could put my hand on the door handle he was standing in front of me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a surprisingly normal home for a crazy person, yet something was missing. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

He proved to be a surprisingly good swimmer, and was making steady progress across, the dog swimming alongside, when tragedy struck. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, accounts of the 1963 epic on Everest resonated loud and long in my preadolescent imagination. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

For a woman, salt-and-pepper hair is bad, while blond hair is, not surprisingly, very good. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Olmec society was surprisingly unaffected by the collapse of its greatest polity. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The first performance of the day goes surprisingly smoothly, though most of the seniors use it as an opportunity to sleep in an extra two hours. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

As thin as he was, he was surprisingly built. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

But by and large the Miss Kenton I saw before me looked surprisingly similar to the person who had inhabited my memory over these years. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Mr. McQuade. You were the most surprisingly marvelous of all.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

In a surprisingly short time, the salty deposits can build up to toxic levels, making the land unusable. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

He was a mess at first, and each time the car twitched my mom would exclaim, “Ay!” but he took to the basic coordination of it surprisingly easily. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

A single bullet is surprisingly heavy: hauling around two hundred is like carrying a small child on one’s back. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She appointed herself in charge of fruit gathering, not surprisingly, this being the category of housework that takes place farthest from a house. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

His Oxford-accented voice was surprisingly soft; it did not have the timbre that it did over the radio and it was a little theatrical, a little too measured. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Stealing gas was, surprisingly, not all that complicated. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly annoying to find a way to make the heat stay on when the rover's unoccupied. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

But after all the anxiety, their first contact with Indians went surprisingly easily. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the United States is also the only industrialized country in the world that does not provide its citizens with universal health care. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

The girl’s sweet voice slowly lulled me into a surprisingly sound sleep. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

He didn’t glow, but he was surprisingly warm for someone so small. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

It moaned like a lost spirit in the bones and turned surprisingly cold. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Toby looked around at the boxes, stacked deep into the surprisingly large bathroom. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Musical surrealism and attempts at finding what the future of sound might be ran, somewhat surprisingly, alongside another avenue being explored by classical composers in the 1920s: rummaging around in music’s attic. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

“I couldn’t risk him doing anything crazy,” the old man said, his voice surprisingly shaky. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

She seemed surprisingly comfortable, shaking my hand confidently before nodding at Michael. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

It’s surprisingly therapeutic talking to someone so drunk. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It was surprisingly heavy—no burden for her, of course, but she marveled at his strength. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

The ship of death was surprisingly very much alive. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The plane took off in weather that was surprisingly cool for central Bolivia and flew east, toward the Brazilian border. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Isabelle Derby, the current mistress of the house, turned out to be surprisingly motherly and caring. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Mrs. Pickwell never batted an eye when she saw who was coming to dinner. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He met my eyes again, and they were surprisingly tender. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Bunny’s girlfriend, Marion, was around surprisingly little; partially, I think, because he didn’t want her there but also, I think, because she was even less interested in us than we were in her. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, as civil rights advocates converted a grassroots movement into a legal campaign, and as civil rights leaders became political insiders, many civil rights organizations became top-heavy with lawyers. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

After closing the front door, which was surprisingly heavy, Maniac found a stack of newspapers in a corner. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, she recovered from her mysterious illness after being dislodged from Faulkner’s grip. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

It’s a hot Wednesday, and surprisingly there are no questions from the neighbors as I get on the Tatupus’ front porch and stand on a large overturned pot. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

He took a deep breath, which felt surprisingly normal, considering he was underwater. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I pulled the mask from my face, left it hanging around my neck, and pressed onward, surprisingly unconcerned. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

And surprisingly dark, despite the midday sun streaming through the square window. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He gathered them, counted them—there were a dozen from Poland, another dozen from other places in Europe—and took them out the door into the surprisingly wet and chilly May air. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Then, more surprisingly, Nelson began to laugh, too. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ruth’s shoulders seemed to slump, but she said in a surprisingly steady voice, “Let’s walk toward the train stop.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

I peer inside to see Poe fast asleep on his bed, curled into a surprisingly tiny ball underneath his plaid comforter, a suave Gordon Ramsay poster, positioned directly over his bed, keeping watch over him. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Then she reaches across the table and pulls me fiercely into her arms, which form a wire cage around me, surprisingly strong. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

It was unnerving to be suspended high above the ground, but the nest felt sturdy — surprisingly sturdy, as good as a store- bought hammock. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

At the DNA level, all the major cereals—wheat, rice, maize, millet, barley, and so on—are surprisingly alike. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then they played Monopoly, which, surprisingly, Laura Friendly was terrible at. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

As I finished the bed, thinking it looked surprisingly comfortable, a terrible black feeling came over me and I shuddered, aching at the sudden loneliness. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, such aspersions were indignantly met in America. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

What they found, surprisingly, was that the one factor above all else that predicted helping behavior was how many witnesses there were to the event. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, barley and emmer wheat were on that list. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

And the surprisingly familiar eyes, black eyes that seemed at the same time both too young and too ancient for the broad face they were set in. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

It is surprisingly easy to get lost when you’re deep in the woods with your head down, looking for wild mushrooms. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, among those students with very poor academic preparation, few completed their courses of study. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

If a player attempts twenty shots per night, for example, the probability is surprisingly almost 50 percent that he will hit at least four straight baskets sometime during the game. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The weather is not very bad and many days are surprisingly mild. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

One just talks the talk; the other, surprisingly, walks the walk. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z

My mother, surprisingly, still hasn’t even tried to get a glimpse of the work. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

Compared to the nightmare existence that Robert Schumann endured, it was a walk in the park, though surprisingly Schumann’s is the music of greater tranquillity and warmth. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

“Here you are, then,” said the driver, a surprisingly short while later, speaking for the first time as he slowed in Charing Cross Road and stopped outside the Leaky Cauldron. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

It was a surprisingly new-looking door, modem and ill-fitting in a place that otherwise seemed so historic. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

He took a bite of his apple, feeling surprisingly refreshed. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

We stay on Skype for most of the next two days, and surprisingly it’s not all barking orders. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

It’s much worse than it was this morning, not surprisingly, and is swollen to twice its normal size. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

She was slender but had a surprisingly powerful grip when she grabbed your arm to force your attention. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Tata Ndu turned directly to Father and spoke to him in surprisingly careful English, rolling his r’s, placing every syllable like a stone in a hand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

She disguised it surprisingly well on the streets. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

But the sound was surprisingly close, like I was in a carpeted room. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Coaching Principles was a favorite course among players on the Harricks’ team. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, not all my fellow prisoners were pleased about this special treatment, though my father and David were genuinely happy for me. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Survival on Earth is a surprisingly tricky business. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, those government purity specifications are based on what German breweries put into beer, and not on what American, French, and Swedish breweries like to put into beer. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

She scoops him up with her free hand into a surprisingly bone-crushing hug. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

The grandparents were surprisingly youthful, or perhaps they had had easier lives than poor Ambuya. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

In a surprisingly soft voice, he said, “Can you walk?” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

The service was also surprisingly quiet and mellow. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

The three of them were outside, together in the darkness, but it was surprisingly easy to see. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z

As much of an outsider as he is, Jesse is personally surprisingly conservative. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The first thing he thought when he found the bathroom: this is surprisingly clean. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

But he did seem surprisingly at ease with me—much calmer than I would have been at his age about the sudden appearance of a stranger in my bedroom. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

For a person so different, her house was surprisingly ordinary, at least by Arizona standards. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

I'm stunned and surprisingly moved, thinking of the baker telling this to Peeta. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, ancient Japanese pottery was technologically simple by today’s standards. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

The water is surprisingly warm and, below the surface, strangely clear and, well, blue. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Bailey is debating whether or not it is a figment of his imagination when the man looks over at him, his eyes surprisingly bright, though Bailey cannot discern their color. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

For the next ten minutes I felt surprisingly good. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

But worst of all, surprisingly, had been other officers. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

In a surprisingly short time I forgot the bath and the sleep and found myself deeply involved with Lonesome Harry. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Amari had had no idea what to imagine, but the land she saw was surprisingly beautiful, with lush green trees growing quite close to a long, sandy beach. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The fall was awkward, and he landed on his head, opening a small but surprisingly bloody cut. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

When Blore acted, he acted quickly, surprisingly so for a man who looked so heavy and slow. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

The rest of the week is surprisingly okay. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Jomon Japan was a conservative miniature universe that maintained its isolation and changed surprisingly little over the course of 10,000 years—an island of stability in a fragile, rapidly changing contemporary world. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

I push away a small section of the heap of surprisingly dirty red stones and then peel back a corner of the torn plastic liner. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

He gives me a surprisingly appreciative look, from my flat shoes to my flat hairstyle. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Then he shrugged, looked up, and gave a surprisingly jaunty smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Grandpa’s face is still surprisingly intact, although the canvas has creased around him. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

His shot, however, was surprisingly dainty and soft. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the vacation cabins the pilots had been living in all summer turned out to be drafty and freezing cold in the winter. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

When, not surprisingly, they didn’t get an appointment, Yevgeniya and Nina called him again and again, driving him crazy for a whole week. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, one element is African blacks, but the other consists of people instantly recognizable, from their appearance, as tropical Southeast Asians. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

As Vessels returned following Production, there was surprisingly little talk of the Task. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I took a deep breath, but surprisingly, that was my only reaction. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

He was sitting on the edge of the bed and was surprisingly matter-of-fact. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, we were the only ones there—which probably suited Tommy fine. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

The greenwitches derided the philosophers as joyless old men afraid of magic, and the philosophers, not surprisingly, protested that they found much joy in the real world. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

These pickup games draw a surprisingly large and diverse crowd. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Although a million black men can be found in prisons and jails, public acknowledgment of the role of the criminal justice system in “disappearing” black men is surprisingly rare. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Visitors wore their best clothes, as if going to church, and were surprisingly well behaved. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

But, surprisingly, she was happy and had made up a new story. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Syracuse and, surprisingly, mighty Cornell— the Big Red hope of the East—continued to hang back with Washington, perhaps playing their game. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“I know Cole has changed some,” his mother began, her voice surprisingly strong. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

We had a surprisingly laid-back dinner before I crashed in my room. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

The bullets echoed around the room, surprisingly loud. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z

So this is a freak accident to faint and then collapse in such a way as to get sliced between the eyes by the surprisingly dangerous trunk of the elephant coffee table. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Given this formidable array of bad luck, poor timing, and the highly focused political strategy of his Republican enemies, Adams actually did surprisingly well when all the votes were counted. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

She wanted to shout insults at the giant, but her first words were surprisingly calm. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

His skin was surprisingly hot, and she wondered if she’d kissed him properly as she pulled away and found his eyes bright and wide. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

However, other lessons proved more urgent and, surprisingly, more complicated. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

On my other side, Millie is surprisingly silent with her knees locked in place. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

They felt surprisingly soft and warm, like a pair of mittens. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

I put it on and found it was surprisingly light and comfortable. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of the tofu loaf left. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, this did not catch on. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

The last was said to two students entering the room, one was the same assistant who had shown me here, the other was, surprisingly, a young woman. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Then, surprisingly, meekly, without protest, he surrendered without a fight. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hairdos are another matter, surprisingly complicated, given that the women have no real hair to speak of. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Izzi has let her blonde hair fall into her face, masking her eyepatch surprisingly well. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

The large woman standing before her was, surprisingly, not a cake at all, but rather a blackberry pie. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, not surprisingly, the results of these experiments were puzzling. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

He had a surprisingly compelling speaking voice for so small a man, an instrument that he wielded like a rapier when he addressed large crowds in person or spoke on the radio. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Rowan and Citra trained with blades and staffs, sparring against the scythe, who was surprisingly strong and limber for a man of his apparent age. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

The second provided proof that atoms do indeed exist–a fact that had, surprisingly, been in some dispute. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z

"God rest you, gentlemen," he said, in a surprisingly amiable tone. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Given the sharp sectional divisions in the debate, the vote to refer the petitions to a committee was surprisingly one-sided, 43 to 11; seven of the negative votes came from South Carolina and Georgia. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

Hardly surprisingly, the alliance did not last, and, following defeats of the English Navy by the Dutch, after 1672 France was left alone to invade The Netherlands. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z

I felt safe hearing my name sung with hers and my father’s, my brothers’ and sisters’, her anger at children who hurt themselves surprisingly gone. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Emily tapped him on the shoulder, and Matthew spun, surprisingly plucking the right chord for once. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Westley asked question after question while the albino tended and redressed his wound, then fed him food that was warm and surprisingly good and plentiful. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

Even from where Thomas was standing, it looked surprisingly strong. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The bowls were surprisingly pretty, colorful and matching but not identical, in the Japanese way. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

I had my body shield activated, but surprisingly, no one took a shot at me. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Gretchen took a short lap of her coffee, surprisingly neat, then looked up at me and with a gentle paw pushed the sugar bowl over toward me. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

And as she did this, surprisingly enough, he stopped howling. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, his trauma followed him home to Brooklyn, New York, where he had nightmares, suffered disabling headaches, and sometimes ran out of his house screaming “Incoming!” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

After a surprisingly minimal amount of coaxing by me, he shocked us all by not only signing off on the idea but also encouraging my parents to let me go. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

The walk back to his tower felt surprisingly long. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Then in a surprisingly tender voice, a professional trick, too, no doubt, but not without effect, Presto asked, “Listen, guy, you got any place to stay?” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, for many black men, the hurt and depression give way to anger. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

After the meeting, Agent Magnus escorts me to an elevator named Whispers, which surprisingly shouts out the name of every floor we pass. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

He looked surprisingly plain, with mousy brown hair, tan skin, and average height, though Celaena had trouble not staring at his scar-flecked mouth. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

The rest of the day is surprisingly okay. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

If nothing else, he sometimes got surprisingly bright ideas. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

To become a climber was to join a self-contained, rabidly idealistic society, largely unnoticed and surprisingly uncorrupted by the world at large. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Though officers were nearby in both cases, none of them, surprisingly, appeared to be in much danger. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

We were in the school yard before class, and the day was surprisingly warm. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, then, preventing arbitrary searches and seizures by the police was deemed by the Founding Fathers an essential element of the U.S. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Four fingers of her slim brown hand grab four fingers of his surprisingly large pale hand. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Liam’s handwriting was neat and precise, and, surprisingly, so was Zu’s. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

The paper is surprisingly rough, and the photo smells like mothballs—not like my mother at all. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I confirm it with a nod of my head, which, surprisingly, wakes me up a little. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

And as his surprisingly gray eyes lock onto my face, his wiry salt-and-pepper eyebrows shoot up toward the shiny spot at the center of his head where all the hair is gone. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Every time his music is performed it lives again, fresh, newly awoken, sometimes interpreted surprisingly or unexpectedly but always experienced in the here and now. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z

But as I say there was surprisingly little discussion about what she’d said. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Committee on Privileges and Elections never voted to send the Susan B. Anthony Amendment to the full Senate for consideration that year. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

They were now only dozens of yards away, single file, charging in with a vengeance, moving surprisingly fast. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, most of these grisly killings occurred during the height of the boom, when money and madness overran much of the town. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cara is surprisingly nimble—she moves over the rungs like she’s plucking banjo strings, touching each one only briefly before she moves to the next one. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Her fingers were surprisingly calloused—in all the spots where the hilt of a sword or dagger might rest. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

He is surprisingly light, like his freckled body is made of bird parts. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

Although it remains surprisingly little known outside specialist circles, this master narrative illuminates the origins of every nation in the Americas today. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The answer is, not surprisingly, that our friends can describe us fairly accurately. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z

Their costumes are surprisingly clever—one of them is wearing a black silk nightgown with a picture of Freud’s face taped to the front. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

When Mama reached Anya, she pulled her into a surprisingly solid hug. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

My parents were a little conservative, a little traditional, and, in some ways, surprisingly progressive. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

He is 70 next year, snaggle-toothed where his bike recently smacked him in the face, youthful, with a surprisingly tough handshake. Scott Walker: Brother beyond 2012-11-23T19:28:49Z

To the left of the shop’s door, typed on nine sheets of paper, is the Rothe family history, surprisingly intriguing reading. Bows, Books and Bassoons in London’s Marylebone 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the reissues are already the subject of intense debate among Beatles obsessives. Long After Death, Lennon Remains a Powerful Presence 2010-10-08T17:14:00Z

But arguments like Briggs’s are surprisingly common when working with translation. Did He Really Say That? On the Perils and Pitfalls of Translation 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z

I suggest a brief acknowledgment and quick changeup: “I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried the mung bean canapés? They’re surprisingly delicious.” Social Q’s: The Venting Process 2014-05-08T22:13:35Z

Benson himself, perhaps not surprisingly, has a laid-back attitude about the show's future. Talk show host's stoner dream comes true, and it's high time 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z

When I said I found them surprisingly menacing onstage, they clapped in delight and responded, “That is the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.” Five Nonbinary Comics on This Moment: ‘I’m Not Some New Buzzword’ 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

Happily, Mr. Caan, who does the cute codger thing surprisingly well, provides a little oomph. | 'Henry?s Crime': Man Needs Caffeine Jolt or Reversal of Fortune 2011-04-07T21:30:18Z

There were surprisingly few curse words to be bleeped when the show airs on PBS on Nov. 23. Eddie Murphy’s first joke onstage in 28 years: It’s about Bill Cosby 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z

In a few cases, surprisingly enough, the answer is “yes,” as you will learn by interviewing enough restaurant owners given the “Impossible” treatment. What Happens After ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ Leaves Town 2012-07-10T21:00:58Z

“It was surprisingly uplifting and emotional,” Ms. Burke said. New York Nightlife Goes Online 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z

If your family is noncommittal about Rice Krispies treats and strongly opposed to marshmallows in their non-melted — or as I call them, raw — form, the options become surprisingly limited. Fluffy marshmallow peanut butter blondies are your gooiest, easiest treat 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z

But there was surprisingly little discussion of the show’s aesthetics or the degree to which the narratives of the show had been manipulated, or distilled, by producers and editors. Critic?s Notebook: ?Jersey Shore? Has Its Day at University of Chicago 2011-10-30T22:32:05Z

Yet she pushes it once more in the last line of the show, and when she hit those notes on Saturday night, it made for a surprisingly moving finish. Review: Dark Comedy, a Farcical Marriage and the Self at the New York Musical Festival 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z

Live, he's a surprisingly brassy and in-your-face performer, delivering a rich mix of anecdotes with a punchy, dramatic style. This week's new comedy 2011-02-26T00:07:58Z

“For a fairly young generation there is a surprisingly large number of artists that are selling for very healthy prices,” said Manley. 5 Takeaways From Auction Week 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z

“Hmmm, I don’t know if I’d call it a compliment,” Bacon says in his surprisingly deep and gravelly voice, when we meet in London. Kevin Bacon: ‘I thought I'd be sent to the TV graveyard’ 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z

The unpredictable emcee made the surprisingly traditional statement in a thoughtful Q&A with Complex just ahead of the release of her third studio album, "The Pinkprint." Nicki Minaj: First marriage, then kids -- has to be 'in that order' 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

And the whole question of “what people want” can be surprisingly complicated. Perspective | Ask Amy: Silver dater meets Mr. Corvette 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z

Email your idea for a future Clip joint to Clocks – the ticking over of hands or the neon glow of shape-shifting digits – an obvious but surprisingly diverse metaphor. Clip joint: Timepieces 2012-07-18T12:31:00Z

In Paris since then, not surprisingly, Kundera has preserved an apolitical stance. ‘The Festival of Insignificance,’ by Milan Kundera 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

A surprisingly large number of formerly dead people are running around popping red pills and thinking the thoughts of other dead people. Review: In ‘Self/less,’ Immortality at a Cost 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, mealtimes at Aynho Terrace frequently occur “in an atmosphere of clotted melodrama.” ‘Sea of Glass’: A 1955 masterpiece you’ve probably never heard of 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z

The narrative voice that drives this inexhaustible and exhausting accumulation of “facts” is surprisingly interesting, engaging and inventive. Review | Reading ‘Ducks, Newburyport’ is mentally taxing — and physically exhausting 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z

The resulting novel is a surprisingly gentle piece of work. The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter – review 2012-06-20T07:00:01Z

Prices remain low, at least by Icelandic standards, yet the quality is surprisingly high. In Iceland, Local Fare Inside an Old Fish Factory 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the conventional take on American popular culture by intellectuals is that it was the product of ignorance and a deficiency of good taste among the mass of American citizens. Everyone's a critic now 2011-01-30T00:06:14Z

You bite off a lot with “Feel Good,” and while it’s certainly candid, it’s surprisingly gentle. Mae Martin Embraces Ambiguity in ‘Feel Good,’ and in Life 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z

And I paused for a while in front of Hermione's wand, which is a surprisingly delicate, lovely instrument entwined with tiny vines. "Harry Potter" at Pacific Science Center 2010-10-22T18:14:00Z

Not surprisingly given the honoree, a sense of mystery ran through the first 90 or so minutes of the annual Grammy-week MusiCares Person of the Year fundraising gala. Grammys 2015: At MusiCares gala, Bob Dylan overshadows his admirers 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z

This salad is crunchy, acidic, and packed with surprisingly satisfying raw sweet potato cut into compact matchsticks. How to smoke a brisket (plus, a pitmaster-approved shortcut) 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z

Given that all wigs are made in-house there is surprisingly little time – often days, rather than weeks – to get everything ready for productions. A working life: the make-up artist 2012-06-22T22:00:39Z

It’s a bewildering transformation — and one that is surprisingly widespread across streaming services in North America. Why Don’t Some TV Shows Sound the Way They Used To? 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z

But surprisingly for a hurricane of this intensity -- it made landfall as a monster Category 3 storm -- there were no reports so far of fatalities directly related to Odile. Mexico airlifts tourists after Hurricane Odile 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z

His promising choreography, not surprisingly, reads partly as an extension of these delicious qualities. Dance Review: Burr Johnson at Danspace Project 2012-06-03T21:30:53Z

In the last year, ProPublica’s deeply reported pieces about the surprisingly high maternal mortality rate in the United States have been shocking. When you’re pregnant, movies and TV constantly remind you of the worst-case scenario 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z

And as these various voices clash and meld, a very specific and surprisingly complete family portrait emerges. Review: ‘A New Brain’ Gambols Tunefully Through a Vale of Death 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, given the ready access to fine dairy, fish, beer and produce, eating and drinking figure prominently among pastimes. 36 Hours in Green Bay, Wis. 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the story that leads to Yelp and Anthony Bourdain is not without its share of racism that the modern food world and its tastemakers are still grappling with today. How fine dining came to exclude immigrant cuisine — and how social media is pushing back 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z

The sound of a bone breaking is surprisingly slight; it’s a quick snap, like a twig under a boot heel. I learned to never ask for help 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z

Which makes his playfulness and deadpan delivery even more surprisingly charming.” Carl Kasell’s retirement will wait wait no longer

Love Jigga, but it’s so surprisingly subpar that I couldn't bring myself to put the entire song on my top 10. What music critics left off their year-end lists 2010-12-31T00:14:42Z

Despite their speed, they develop loads of flavor fast, thanks to a quick three-allium sofrito and surprisingly simple splash of milk to hug the beans at the end. The Thanksgiving menu of our wildest dreams 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z

The overall impression is of a luxurious, and surprisingly spacious, upper middle-class home. Shanghai Dwellings Vanish, and With Them, a Way of Life 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z

Considering its title, the film spends surprisingly little time talking about the most important part of the job. Six vice presidents talk about job once considered invisible 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Wells’s final years — he died at 79 in 1946 — were shadowed by an infinite weariness. Review | H.G. Wells wanted to change the world. A new book explores the author’s outsize ambitions 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z

The top actors, perhaps not surprisingly, starred in major Hollywood flicks that earned hundreds of millions at box offices. "Twilight" stars bring box office bang for few bucks 2011-12-07T00:54:06Z

Not surprisingly, family therapists strongly recommend that, when possible, parents put aside bad feelings and troubled pasts to attend events and celebrate occasions together with their children. Motherlode Blog: Madonna and Guy Ritchie Model a ‘Good Divorce’ 2013-07-15T20:31:27Z

The same simple ingredients can be reconstituted into surprisingly fresh stories with entry points that are as familiar as “once upon a time.” Once, Twice, Thrice Upon a Time 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z

The original production, which coincidentally starred another Allen — the renewed baritone Thomas Allen — as a brilliantly sardonic Schicchi, was a model of comic timing right up to a surprisingly nasty ending. L.A. Opera opens 30th season with Plácido Domingo staying busy 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z

From the parking lot, Olympic Spa — the prominent, women-only Korean spa in Los Angeles — looked surprisingly utilitarian. Naked with strangers, finally unafraid 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z

“A surprisingly spectacular sunny day in February on Ellis Island,” he said. Dustin Lance Black, the Screenwriter Behind “Milk” and “When We Rise,” on Coming Out As a Gay Activist 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z

Our current fee-for-service reimbursement structure pays more for the longer treatment, which may be a factor in the surprisingly slow adoption of the convenient hypofractionated whole breast radiotherapy approach. Why treating breast cancer with less may be more 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z

This week: Find us either a Googlenope — a phrase in quotation marks that generates no previous hits — or a Googleyup, a phrase that surprisingly does have hits. Style Invitational Week 1305: Hits and Googles 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z

ON the day that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, shattering confidence in the banking system and sending the stock market into a tailspin, the trading floor at the firm’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters appeared surprisingly calm. Arts & Leisure: ?Margin Call,? From J. C. Chandor, Looks at Wall Street 2011-10-12T11:01:11Z

Not surprisingly, those qualities bristled throughout the brawny, intense account he led of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. New York Philharmonic’s Next Leader Gives a Taste of Things to Come 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, there is a growing crop of books for parents coping with this trend as well. The Empty-Nest Book Hatchery 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

The number of truly bad films Eastwood either starred in or directed is surprisingly small. Hey, cowboy 2010-04-25T23:06:00Z

While it doesn’t have the force of Penn’s brutal choreography, it’s a surprisingly graphic scene for basic cable. Television Review: ‘Bonnie & Clyde,’ a Special on A&E, History and Lifetime 2013-12-05T22:04:55Z

Artist and aficionado, sharp and sophisticated in their own worlds, seem surprisingly naïve about the consequences of their unlikely alliance. | 'Cool Blues': A Jazzman Encounters His Life and Death 2011-03-30T22:00:46Z

"She was very considerate, and, surprisingly, touchy-feely," Rushdie said. Rushdie remembers Thatcher's `great life' 2013-04-08T18:49:08Z

The elephant tusk-framed catwalk and tribal soundtrack at Kinder Aggugini's show scream Out of Africa, but the jungle theme is surprisingly subtle in his clothes. Vivienne Westwood thrills fans with eclectic show 2010-09-19T23:16:00Z

Not surprisingly, authorities in Kazakhstan did not take too kindly to its rendering, and prohibited the movie from release in cinemas. Ghosts, liberated women and Morgan Freeman: the films banned for odd reasons 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, his passion started with Saturday matinees — cartoons, newsreels and double features — in the 1930s. Henry Herx, 79, Dies; Reviewed Movies for Catholics 2012-09-02T15:28:01Z

Not surprisingly, this year’s divisive election played a significant role in this year’s ceremony. Emmy Awards 2016: Emmys Welcome Surprises Along With the Favorites 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z

And at the end of the show were dresses made with a latticework of strings that held up their skirts like a parachute, intricate, yet surprisingly approachable. On the Runway: String Theory at threeASFOUR 2011-02-12T04:01:57Z

The little-known story of 19th-century female entrepreneurs is a surprisingly appropriate launch for the sprawling “American Enterprise” exhibition, the centerpiece of the 45,000-square-foot Innovation Wing opening Wednesday at the National Museum of American History. What can an old wooden cart teach us about American ingenuity? 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z

At home, chocolate peanut butter is a surprisingly easy indulgence. The creamiest, fluffiest chocolate peanut butter pie ever 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z

Mr. Morfee and the Barrow Street name helped Mr. Ruddy start conversations with a number of theaters, many of which were surprisingly game to have the cast members pay a visit. No Script, No Roles: It’s No Problem for the Actors of ‘Stolen House’ 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z

In her review in The Times, Caryn James called “Home Alone” a “surprisingly charming film, which may be the first Christmas black comedy for children.” What’s on TV Sunday: ‘The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’ and ‘Home Alone’ 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z

The bus rolls along wide, leafy streets, giving Nowa Huta a surprisingly parklike feeling despite block after block of drab, gray buildings designed in a form of architectural propaganda known as socialist realism. A former communist neighborhood showpiece offers a history lesson in Krakow, Poland 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z

Her voice is surprisingly deep – at odds with her slight frame. Awkwafina: ‘I was always the crazy one, the funny one. I’d do anything for a laugh’ 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z

The latest addition to Toronto’s historic Distillery District is Cluny, a sprawling neo-Parisian bistro that fearlessly mixes eras, patterns, and materials into a surprisingly cohesive aesthetic. French Canadian 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

The last production I saw of “The Boys in the Band,” in 1996, went for the lacerating humor, a dimension in which this latest incarnation is surprisingly weak. Theater Review | 'The Boys in the Band': Broken Hearts, Bleeding Psyches 2010-02-23T23:10:00Z

The sun was dazzling, the bright green water surprisingly warm, the wind and spray enough to cool us down so the wet suits felt pleasant instead of stifling. On Wisconsin Islands, a Warm Welcome and Brisk Waters 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, quarantining in luxury is a bit pricey. Hotel offers luxury 'quarantine apartments' with in-room $500 coronavirus test 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z

Cruel, Tuneful Jerk in Love For a show with a snarling title, “Dogfight” is surprisingly docile. Theater Review: ‘Dogfight’ at Second Stage Theater 2012-07-17T02:00:00Z

With Mr. Lasbordes’ intimate knowledge of the exhibitors and access to their complete ranges, he is inclined, not surprisingly, to see diversity in prints above all else. The Future of Fabric Prints Is Bright 2012-02-21T18:16:17Z

The matter has received surprisingly little scientific study, but the bottom line seems to be that if capsaicin blocks other flavours, the effect is small. Feel the burn: why do we love chilli? 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z

I am surprisingly invested in finding out who snitched on Grady. Justified 'The Hunt' recap: A lot more conversation, a little less action 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, most of them heavily feature pumpkin spice. Dunkin' bringing back pumpkin spice long before summer ends 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z

A surprisingly enjoyable read even if you have no direct connection with the subject. Your books of the year 2012-12-28T22:55:18Z

TV adventurer goes missing in the Amazon jungle, is sought by family and film crew in this surprisingly effective fakeumentary horror show. 20 notable TV shows set to debut for the midseason: from sitcoms and serial mysteries to Betty White as prankster 2012-01-12T19:24:42Z

At our request we rode only about 90 minutes, because darkness was settling, and our legs were surprisingly tired from being on our feet. 2010-01-08T04:51:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, with a little looking, he discovered a ready-made Jeff Wall scene, full of social fissures, in the Negev. Capturing Human Moments Amid Chaos in Israel and the West Bank 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z

Next door, a local farmers' market occupied a smaller marquee offering a wide range of delicious snacks at surprisingly uninflated prices. Dinner, party: food and music festivals in one 2011-08-10T16:23:48Z

It's not like I was sobbing, it wasn't traumatic, but it was surprisingly uncathartic. Lisa Glatt talks catharsis, nudism and her new novel, 'The Nakeds' 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole   Southern-Stuffed Rosemary Chicken This surprisingly easy recipe takes less than an hour to prepare and consistently receives top ratings from reviewers. Entertaining Entrées 2010-02-19T23:29:00Z

And, not surprisingly, their attention begins to wander. TV review: Jamie's Dream School 2011-03-02T22:14:01Z

Not surprisingly, this cozy L.A. scene in Zurich raises a few eyebrows. L.A. Phil alum Lionel Bringuier wows in Zurich 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z

Gaye’s album carefully sustained a mood; the actual soundtrack was more utilitarian, more fragmented and, surprisingly, closer at times to 1960s Motown and to the era’s big-band jazz — revealing, even more, Gaye’s musical breadth. Boxed Sets of CDs and DVDs for 2012; Critics’ Picks 2012-11-22T21:24:13Z

Werner’s experience at the school is only one of the many trials through which Mr. Doerr puts his characters in this surprisingly fresh and enveloping book. Books of The Times: ‘All the Light We Cannot See,’ by Anthony Doerr 2014-04-28T21:39:45Z

The Silver Line pushes the transit frontiers of Washington west, onto an undulating landscape that is surprisingly green. In new Silver Line stations, an emphasis on the functional

The results revealed that not surprisingly time was a factor. Could the 5 second rule be true? New study gives credence to the myth 2014-03-13T16:35:00Z

The opera’s ending jarred surprisingly with the post-Holocaust imperative — doctrine at this point — to “never forget.” Review: An Opera Sings of a World on the Verge of Ending 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z

Despite inevitable privations, this new three-part series on Lagos' slums suggests that many adapt surprisingly well to their extreme environments. The Book Show 2010-04-15T05:45:00Z

And though it includes some interpolations from latter-day pop, it is also surprisingly true to the spirit of its 19th-century creators. Review: Sailing on Silly Seas With ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z

Godar was surprisingly upbeat as he showed a recent visitor plans for a second screening room, an elevator, bigger bathrooms and a hip gathering place for filmgoers. The movie business may be struggling, but you wouldn’t know it at these thriving independent theaters 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z

The book also describes how freelancers should approach the magazine: Mr. Mankoff makes the seemingly unapproachable New Yorker sound surprisingly accessible. Books of The Times: Bob Mankoff’s ‘How About Never — Is Never Good for You?’ 2014-03-19T20:53:31Z

Though Agnes runs a covert operation that would seem, in essence, political, she is surprisingly out of touch with those changing times on the mainland. ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid,’ With Cherry Jones 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z

But she is surprisingly low-key about her role in New York's punk scene. Blondie singer Debbie Harry modest about her influence 2012-09-05T22:19:09Z

The silent pause is surprisingly difficult in opera, compared with spoken theatre: you always wonder when the music will start. Carmen; Juan Diego Fl?rez ? review 2011-01-23T00:06:31Z

Not surprisingly, the bandmates remembered things very differently back in the day — more than five decades earlier, when their memories were still fresh. "Let It Be" shows the dark side of the Beatles. It doesn't need an upbeat revision 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z

Away from drama, awards for female and male comedy performance feel surprisingly low-key. Bafta TV awards 2012: who should win? 2012-05-25T13:14:35Z

Although the perspective is very different, both movies share a surprisingly similar message -- the Israeli occupation of the West Bank is morally wrong and must end. Oscar nod for protest film cheers Palestinians 2013-01-29T12:24:00Z

That was a sort of surprisingly beautifully idea, though . J.K. Simmons’ strong silent types: “Some, because of their own upbringing, or pain or self-consciousness, have a difficult time letting it out” 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z

Writing Deadly Diaries was surprisingly easy because I'd been keeping a diary while I'd been away filming and most of it was already written! Quick-fire interview: Steve Backshall 2012-11-29T11:35:11Z

Not surprisingly, then, this “practical guide to a good end of life” delivers on its subtitle, offering detailed advice on dealing with — in poet Philip Larkin’s phrase — “age, and then the only end of age.” Review | The surprising comfort of a new book about death 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z

This is a surprisingly middlebrow concept for a supposedly highbrow jukebox presentation, and the visuals don’t help. Review: In ‘Maestro,’ a Downbeat Look at the Great Toscanini 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z

I was nervous as it tightened itself around my neck, yet the serpent was surprisingly docile, and the priest assured me I’d be fine. Cultured Traveler: On the Vodun Trail in Benin 2012-02-03T17:18:18Z

As an American entertainment — with Steven Spielberg attached as executive producer yet — it not surprisingly shies away from the mundane indignities of hospital life and the less-picturesque symptoms of disease. 'Red Band Society' implants 'Breakfast Club' into 'House' 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z

The musical is not, as Sher’s version makes plain, really about the professor’s education, his softening in the presence of a beautiful, surprisingly headstrong young woman. Review | ‘My Fair Lady’ at the Kennedy Center is sheer melodious pleasure 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z

This might sound like a minor note, but interracial romance on the big screen is still surprisingly taboo, especially within romantic comedies. Why How to Be Single is more casually progressive than Trainwreck 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z

For a cute story about talking animals, Zootopia—directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Jared Bush—is surprisingly pointed. Review: Zootopia Gives the Old Teachable Moment a Jolt of Life 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z

For wine lovers with a bit of a sweet tooth or those who just love ruby reds, I’m including a grapefruit-infused rosé that is surprisingly good. Stocking up on rosés for summer? Start here. 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

In some ways, however, Pinchin's account ultimately vindicates Lutcavage — for, despite the historic mismanagement she depicts, she paints a surprisingly rosy picture of bluefin's future. In bluefin tuna, fisheries science is never neat 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z

But surprisingly, opposition to the cleanup came from the city council’s most liberal members, who worried about displacing the poverty-stricken residents living on the river’s banks. Let’s swim to work! 2012-09-15T13:30:00Z

No less surprisingly, the fascinating rhythmic slippage of lines in the second part of the Adams was surely anticipated eight decades earlier in the slow movement of Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto. Review: Spano and SSO skillfully serve 20th-century classics 2010-04-30T17:05:00Z

Charlotte of Sex and the City, in a surprisingly hardy plot line, dates and eventually marries Harry Goldblatt, who calls her his “shiksa goddess.” Is “shiksa” an insult? 2013-03-06T17:20:00Z

Like the xx, the Coral were once the surprisingly young people making preternaturally evolved music. The xx; the Coral 2010-07-17T23:05:00Z

Framed around a surprisingly sweet romance, as well as Fin’s eventual confrontation with his painful family history, this debut offers a pleasing lightness-to-heart ratio. ‘The Miniature Wife,’ by Manuel Gonzales, and More 2013-01-30T20:24:47Z

A meticulous attention to craft is evident throughout the surprisingly compact six-bedroom dwelling. Leroy Street Studio Devises A Modern Cape Cod Retreat 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z

This exhibition is, surprisingly, the very first devoted to Mackintosh’s architectural work. A New Exhibition on Mackintosh’s Architecture 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the book you brought advertised something about your compatibility. One Way to Encourage Checking-Out at the Library 2011-03-02T22:32:49Z

More surprisingly, in more than one essay, Sebald expresses a preference for prose that is, in a way, disposable. Books of The Times: ‘A Place in the Country,’ Essays by W. G. Sebald 2014-02-09T22:17:26Z

And some of its most surprisingly revelatory material appears in what Mr. Richards jokingly calls “Keef’s Guitar Workshop.” Arts & Leisure Preview: Keith Richards, With Memories to Burn 2010-10-21T13:44:00Z

Though the bar and location were not Ms. Marcus’ first choice, the man steering the conversation was surprisingly enjoyable. Brexit Was the Start of Romance 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z

But Lykke Li deploys a different strategy of sadness elsewhere, a surprisingly effective one. New Music: ‘Corazón,’ Santana’s New Mix of Latin Pop and Rock 2014-05-05T21:07:04Z

The meat is flavorful and juicy, encased in a spiky, golden sea urchin of batter—surprisingly light, uncommonly crispy. The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is Here to Save America 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z

The film, shown on public television, presented a surprisingly candid look at the excitement, camaraderie and competition that the finals concert engenders among the young artists. Music Review | Grand Finals Concert of the Metropolitan Opera?s National Council Auditions: A Chance to Listen to the Future at the Met 2010-03-15T21:54:00Z

Duncan gives a surprisingly vivid explanation of how the two foundations of the contemporary index — alphabetical order and pagination — themselves had to be invented. A Smart, Playful Book About the Underappreciated Index 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z

“Art becomes retail surprisingly quickly,” Chayka writes of Marfa, where Judd’s work turned the remote town into a place where upscale tourists can easily procure a vegan sandwich or a glass of rosé. ‘The Longing for Less’ Gets at the Big Appeal of Minimalism 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z

Most surprisingly, the clients were members of Les Bleus, the national football team. France loves sex, but not on the front page 2010-05-01T23:21:00Z

There were only indirect references to Mr. McQueen’s private troubles, though the speakers acknowledged that creativity was his main emotional outlet, and surprisingly little mention was made of his great muse, the late Isabella Blow. London Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen Is Honored at a Memorial Service 2010-09-20T17:40:00Z

Not surprisingly, popular destinations like Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall were designated as Pokéstops. Using Pokémon Go as Your Tour Guide 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z

It helps immensely that Russell and Rhys are instantly believable in the roles; Russell slips into the role of action star as surprisingly but easily as did her fellow Felicity alum Jennifer Garner on Alias. TV Tonight: The Americans 2013-01-30T13:00:11Z

That apocalyptic image hangs over each of the three surprisingly disparate parts of this novel. Book review: ‘High as the Horses’ Bridles,’ by Scott Cheshire

Not surprisingly, another user fired back, writing, “Sounds like something an Ohio native living in NYC would say.” NJ declares itself 'bagel capital of the world,' Twitter responds 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z

In this version, which is essentially a dressed-up concert, some of those stitches have been dropped — perhaps not surprisingly — and the result is probably less dynamic and more unsatisfying. ‘Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,’ From Stephen King and John Mellencamp 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

For Mr. Zlotnikov it was good preparation for the opening of the G major Quintet, a surprisingly sunny work among Brahms’s late creations. Jerusalem Quartet Plays the 92nd Street Y 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z

But to judge by the surprisingly boisterous response from the mostly seated charity show crowd at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on Tuesday, he might want to consider a rowdier path. Music Review: A Wandering Talent Grows Roots in Country 2011-04-27T21:46:34Z

Actually, “Rogue One” is unusually dark, but only in the literal sense—its cinematography enshrouds the characters in a surprisingly murky depth of shadows. “Rogue One” Reviewed: Is It Time to Abandon the “Star Wars” Franchise? 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z

Whether it’s because of career insecurity begat by a bad economy or simple vanity, use of hair color among boomer men is, not surprisingly, booming. Skin Deep: Graying Men Choosing the Touch-Up 2011-01-12T22:51:08Z

Cool Song No. 2″ dabbles in Eastern mysticism along a slinky bass pulse and a surprisingly memorable piano riff in the chorus. MGMT’s Self-Titled New Album: Big Promises, Little Results 2013-09-17T23:43:41Z

Given that it stars several talking cartoon animals, the show is indeed surprisingly dark. “BoJack Horseman” and the Comedy of Despair 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the romance is where you want to be. 'If I Stay' asks life-and-death questions, with love as a referee 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

It’s a surprisingly smooth transition, or so the film insists. Review: A Man and a Woman (and Another Woman) in ‘Lover for a Day’ 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z

It’s a surprisingly chaste movie from the often overheated director, but one of his most purely entertaining. What You Should Watch This Father’s Day Weekend 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z

It was a sweet finale to a surprisingly lovely break. Billy Connolly: 'I hate going on holiday' 2013-01-26T09:00:00Z

But the chemistry between the leads is surprisingly inert. Broadway's fall revivals: Why big stars can't make up for a lack of artistic vision 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z

Equally earnest, surprisingly, was British comedian James Corden, who transplanted from London just over a year ago to host The Late Late Show. Steven Spielberg hints at fifth Indiana Jones as new Star Wars film approaches 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z

Recipe: Banana Pudding Pie This surprisingly easy recipe takes less than an hour to prepare and consistently receives top ratings from reviewers. 100 Ways to Cook Southern 2010-10-21T18:01:00Z

Boasting everything from pickle and Caesar salad, to butter and even shiitake mushrooms, today's candy canes run the gamut of gag gifts and stocker stuffers to actually, surprisingly tasty treats. A rundown of the most absurdist candy cane flavors 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z

Not for too long, however: the show ended up winning 16 Emmys and spawning surprisingly successful spin-off Better Call Saul, and is a pivotal series in the history of TV. Streamadelica: the 30 best box sets to watch before you die 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z

Not too surprisingly, the fantasy world is an internal one. Readers recommend: songs with special guests 2010-10-14T23:01:00Z

This easy vegetarian soup is surprisingly full flavored and accessible. How to Make the Most of Potatoes 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z

It also sets up an intriguing, dynamic friction — one that gets all but lost in the charming but surprisingly soft-focus movie, the latest in the half-century career of Ken Loach. 'Jimmy's Hall' is a subdued story of Irish activist Jimmy Gralton 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z

And it finds this proud Michigan native — an icon of the red-state heartland — surprisingly holding forth on a variety of issues closely associated with liberal politics. Bob Seger turns a page with a Nashville sound and liberal lyrics 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z

More surprisingly, he's accomplished it graciously, without mooching from friends or family or accepting government assistance. 'The Man Who Quit Money': Foreswearing the almighty dollar 2012-03-01T00:12:03Z

Not surprisingly, they didn't evolve much over that time. The selective restraint of American police on display at the Capitol riot amazed me 2021-01-17T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the biographer to whom he has confided is a fellow Canadian, veteran music journalist Nicholas Jennings, who enjoyed his subject’s full cooperation. If you could read Gordon Lightfoot’s mind, this is the tale his thoughts could tell 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the study identifies two related challenges facing Off and Off-Off Broadway companies: money and real estate. What Small Theater Does for New York? A Lot, Study Finds 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z

It's been exhilarating to read his faltering yet surprisingly confident early work on one of our very own objects. Newcastle's role in the riddle of the Rosetta Stone 2012-09-27T06:05:46Z

Instead, the religious supernatural beings in which we believe are surprisingly similar to humans, animals, or other natural objects, except for having superior powers. Jared Diamond: It’s irrational to be religious 2013-01-13T12:00:00Z

"No matter what you've got in your hands by Zweig, he's just a really compelling, surprisingly energetic, often unputdownable writer," she said. Stefan Zweig memorial plan dismissed by English Heritage 2012-08-06T09:53:42Z

“I’m not him, surprisingly enough,” Mr. Cumberbatch said, in yet another nimble dodge. ArtsBeat: In Toronto, ‘Fifth Estate’ Filmmakers Embrace Ambiguity 2013-09-06T15:10:35Z

When Barack Obama said that there was convincing evidence Russia had used its hacking efforts to throw the U.S. election to Trump, the president-elect not surprisingly labeled the claim “ridiculous.” Through the looking glass: How can we recognize our friends in the mixed-up world of Donald Trump? 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

The results were mixed, but I did find some decent deals — especially for those booking in March, when prices are still surprisingly low. Frugal Traveler: Browsing for Bargain Spring-Break Airfares 2014-02-12T17:39:45Z

The Sō Percussion players use a combination of pencils, violin bows and mallets to achieve a surprisingly broad variety of sounds from the set of four chordsticks. Classical CD review: ‘Music for Wood and Strings’ by Bryce Dessner 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z

Most surprisingly, he sends an amazing, flowy T-backed tunic that is a complete departure for him, yet fits perfectly in his collection. "Project Runway": Who won? 2010-04-23T12:24:00Z

Not surprisingly, when put under constant surveillance and deprived of meaningful privacy, most people eventually reveal human flaws. Why do we love a trainwreck? 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z

More surprisingly, Indian architecture, which was only beginning to become widely known through watercolors, has left its imprint on the superposed lintels supported by the pillars. Art Review: John Martin's Greatness and High Kitsch 2011-09-30T11:30:09Z

It uses the same capacitive touchscreen technology as the iPhone and iPod Touch, which is both sensitive and surprisingly accurate, though it's admittedly a bit on the shiny side. What makes an iPad tick? Take a look inside? 2010-05-16T16:01:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, E! recently extended her contract through April of next year. Without Joan Rivers, ‘Fashion Police’ Is Falling Apart 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z

When I asked the advice columnist Dan Savage, who has been apoplectic about Trump’s victory, where we stand, he was surprisingly sanguine. Gay America’s Harrowing, Heartening Year 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z

I incline to the latter and if Mad Men is viewed as one man's journey from relevance to oblivion then the off-his-game Don of season five was both believable and surprisingly touching. From Game of Thrones to Revolution: the best and worst of US TV in 2012 2012-12-31T16:19:34Z

“Were the street lamps in Paris in the 1850s gas lamps or oil lamps? It was surprisingly hard to find out.” Paul La Farge, Inventive Novelist, Is Dead at 52 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z

For all that, I found the first hour of Gotham a surprisingly interesting place to visit. Review: Gotham: No Batman? No Bat-Problem! 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z

Even though the Golden State played a key role in shaping our material culture, the exhibition is, somewhat surprisingly, the first major museum survey of California design. | 'California Design, 1930-1965' 2011-10-14T01:14:39Z

For a percussive pianist, some of Taylor's lightly tripping runs are surprisingly dainty, and Ensaslayi and Corn in the Sun are full of jazz's melodic and rhythmic notions, albeit tightly compressed. Cecil Taylor: Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! – review 2012-07-05T21:45:01Z

Tart grapefruit juice is a surprisingly good pairing for earthy tarragon in this delicious twist on a gin and tonic. 24 best gin cocktails to shake, stir and sip 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z

Classical music has been surprisingly slow to embrace podcasting, a medium ideally suited to illuminate its sounds and stories. Classical Music Podcasts Begin to Flourish, at Last 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z

The book, narrated by a college student Rosemary, tells the story of her family: two parents and three children - one of whom turns out to be surprisingly special. Mukherjee is Man Booker favourite 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z

The result is a ballet of formal beauty and surprisingly little suspenseful drama. At Dresden Semperoper, a New Take on ‘Tristan and Isolde’ 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z

Stephenson went on to Richmond, Virginia, where he met a surprisingly hostile response at his hotel. Paul Stephenson: the hero who refused to leave a pub – and helped desegregate Britain 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the night unfolded much as the radio show used to — meandering at the beginning, intense at the middle, fizzling out at the end. Critic?s Notebook: Reliving Rap?s Down-and-Dirty Early Days 2011-02-12T00:00:15Z

The place has everything from fly-fishing equipment to souvenirs to surprisingly tasty breakfast burritos. 36 Hours in Bend, Ore. (and Environs) 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, therefore, though written before the heart surgery, Wiesel's novel, "Hostage," reads like a valedictory — in the best possible way. 'Hostage': Elie Wiesel's novel of kidnapping and captivity 2012-08-22T19:12:05Z

But surprisingly little comes of the decision to make the main character a photographer. Review: Ivo van Hove Fills His ‘Diary’ With Muddled Melodrama 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z

His bout with cancer comes, surprisingly, at the end of the book. Stanley Tucci’s Passion Was Acting. Now, It’s Food. 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z

Following its official debut on Feb. 4, fans took to Twitter to share their own opinions, which ranged from "surprisingly good" to "apple slices missing?" McDonald's Malaysia debuts 'Spicy Apple' chicken sandwich, with apple slices on it, because why not 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z

A shared plate of lovely taleggio-filled agnolotti, flecked with crispy bits of fried lamb belly and charred leeks, is surprisingly light. Once-sleepy St. Petersburg, Fla., awakens with vibrant arts and nightlife scenes 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z

In what is surprisingly Bradford’s first solo museum show in his native Los Angeles, the artist is unveiling a dozen new works, including an audio installation that riffs on the macho nature of stand-up comedy. Datebook: New works by Mark Bradford, street art temple, the end of men 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

Above all, they prove to be surprisingly human, with varying degrees of empathy and denial. 'There Was and There Was Not' crosses Turkish-Armenian divide 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z

Theallet’s use of fashion as a form of political protest earned her praise from some, which apparently infuriated Fischer, who not surprisingly doesn’t see her as a hero. Civilities: Why declining to dress the first lady isn’t like refusing to bake a same-sex wedding cake 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z

And surprisingly, it isn't an oddly worded creation about dark worlds or winter soldiers. 'Guardians of the Galaxy' sequel gets a surprisingly concise title 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z

This trust even extended, surprisingly, to hanging the pictures, since the owners were adamant that the house should not resemble an art gallery. A Free Hand 2010-11-01T04:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, there is also a great deal of pro-American sentiment in the podcast; what the US president might even call patriotism. 'I too have a dream': the podcast showing Trump the truth about US immigrants 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, more than half are books for children or young readers. The 10 Most Checked-Out Books in N.Y. Public Library History 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z

The sandy path led through a surprisingly diverse forest of evergreens, plus multicolored native brush and berry plants. When the ocean mood strikes, hit these accessible Washington coast trails 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

It's a surprisingly meditative thing, to be packaged. I was sealed in shrinkwrap for art 2010-10-05T11:34:00Z

Not surprisingly, it is also an ornithologist's paradise. Adventurers flock to Venezuela's 'Lost World' mountain 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z

The game-show-like format, fine-tuned over 22 years, works surprisingly well for dance, and there are always a number of gems to be found. Dance in NYC This Week 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z

Most surprisingly, she insists that old age is not a “pallid sort of place,” that she is still capable of “an almost luxurious appreciation of the world.” What Old Age Is Really Like 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z

Episodes are thorough and surprisingly zippy, with the pacing of a detective show and the same “send it to the lab” analyses, but with added doses of European and art history. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z

Not too long ago, Terence Koh, the notoriously cryptic artist with a penchant for all things white, contacted the photographer Tim Barber with a cryptic, and surprisingly colorful, proposal. T Magazine: Blue Period 2011-07-19T21:18:05Z

Not surprisingly, Mr. Ferriss has a system for dealing with critics. The World According to Tim Ferriss 2011-03-25T21:44:29Z

The old-fashioned approach was surprisingly popular, and Mr. Miller registered 19 Top 40 hits in four years. Music innovator, host of TV's 'Sing Along with Mitch', dies at 99 2010-08-03T03:35:00Z

This was also, surprisingly, one of the more romantic episodes we’ve seen recently. Game of Thrones Director: George R.R. Martin Liked Last Night's Episode 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

It is not uncommon for dance performances, outside the full-blown classics, like “Coppélia” and “Swan Lake,” to end after an hour or so, but two rather ambitious evenings in the coming season are surprisingly brief. Get. Arts. Fast. 2014-03-20T21:33:30Z

It’s formulaic, but there’s something very comforting about it and it is surprisingly good. Richard Herring: 'The Simpsons should stop now' 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z

Perhaps most surprisingly of all, I was beginning to admit how much I enjoyed the physical changes to my body. Body transformation: from ‘dad bod to rad bod’ in just seven weeks 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z

In “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories,” Murphy recounts playing late-night basketball against a surprisingly talented Prince, being slapped by Rick James and Rick James defiling his brother’s couch. Charlie Murphy’s “whole life was a funny moment” 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z

The tumbet, a kind of ratatouille made from thin slices of zucchini, red pepper and potato swabbed with a tangy tomato sauce, was surprisingly tasty. Sweet and Salty: Majorca’s Traditional Cuisine 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z

Kudos, then, to Ashton Kutcher who, while hardly topping film-makers's wish lists, delivers a surprisingly effective turn as the man, down to his awkwardly hunched posture. Sundance film festival 2013: Jobs – first look review 2013-01-28T11:49:30Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, "Maelstrom," the most hopeful work, Cole created for students who are members of the group Menz Dance. Dance COLEctive shows it hasn't gone soft 2011-01-21T16:07:32Z

Not surprisingly, the theme of death’s imminence is also lavishly announced in Kundera’s new novel. ‘The Festival of Insignificance,’ by Milan Kundera 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z

Salon recently spoke to Bittman about the challenges and rewards of going more plant-based, and the surprisingly voluptuous pleasures of moderation. Mark Bittman’s vegan revolution: How to diet part-time 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z

The rosé wines of the region are also surprisingly dry and delicious. The 52 Places Traveler: Two Versions of the Slow Life in Central and Southern Italy 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z

More surprisingly: The two reveal that this isn’t actually the end of their relationship with TLC. TLC isn’t done with the Duggars just yet: Network announces “one-time special” 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

“Army Wives,” a Lifetime series that focused on the ordeals of military spouses raising families while their mates served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was much more realistic and, surprisingly, given the subject, more fun. Review: ‘The Astronaut Wives Club’ Examines the Paper Dolls Behind the Men of Steel 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

Relatively, but not totally — in fact, movie aficionados might well recognize Corden from his surprisingly robust body of work on the big screen. James Corden: Potential 'Late Late Show' host has movie bona fides 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z

Climbing artist and illustrator, Phil Gibson, is also surprisingly dismissive of the project offering, What a pity that Mr Armitage has chosen to carve his scroll across the rocks that he perpetrates to covet. Rock climbers scale heights of indignation at poet's Cultural Olympiad trail 2012-08-01T15:39:00Z

The Olivier Theyskens collection for Theory contained a lot of friendly basics, like leather shorts and knits, but it was surprisingly drab and uninspired after his terrific spring show. Fashion Review: Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Theyskens? Theory 2012-02-15T00:09:46Z

Right now, as of the end of Season 2, the most liked characters are Anna and the Dowager Countess; the most disliked characters are, not surprisingly, Vera Bates, Thomas, and Sir Richard. Downton Abbey Friday -- Which character do you dislike the most? 2012-12-28T19:35:14Z

Trade publication Variety called the film a "riveting and surprisingly relatable true story." 'Dallas Buyers Club' takes homophobic cowboy's AIDS tale to Toronto 2013-09-08T19:59:01Z

Not surprisingly, the two fraught situations intersect, and eventually Oliver is able to achieve some crude justice. Review | Walter Mosley is back with a whole new character to love 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z

The story is self-aware, chatty and thin; it plays out as an extended cat-and-mouse, though who’s who in this particular duet shifts over time, if not all that surprisingly. ‘The Outfit’ Review: The Violent Measure of a Man 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

It's a surprisingly funny drama that explores questions of identity, nature and nurture and individuality. This week's new theatre 2010-07-02T23:06:00Z

It’s a surprisingly sophisticated world view from a young rock hedonist; its complexity is part of its greatness. Trump and Celebrity Approval: You Can’t Always Get What You Want 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z

The show’s 13 tightly plotted, highly serialized episodes play out like a farcical mini-series, as Eleanor’s ultimate fate is debated, and surprisingly heady concepts, like Kantian ethics, are aired along the way. Michael Schur on ‘The Good Place,’ Ted Danson and Kantian Ethics 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z

But now, four years later, I can candidly say that, for me personally, being “out” has been one of the most surprisingly gratifying choices I’ve ever made. 4 reasons I’m glad I came out as an atheist 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z

Myth and reality soon collide when Marjorie’s newborn nephew grows ill, and, surprisingly, she allies herself with her brother-in-law and the White Magician to save the child. New science fiction and fantasy for July

Our collective brood, all boys between ages 4 and 7, did surprisingly well, napping, looking out the windows and pulling each other’s hair only occasionally. Seeing Africa by Road 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z

Disappointingly—but perhaps not surprisingly—it was difficult to keep teens engaged with the campaign. Can Facebook promote safe sex? 2012-11-24T16:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, we made mistakes in Key West. Key West with kids — some explanations and exceptions required 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z

At first, and not surprisingly, it was advocated most insistently by those who were on the religious periphery and thus had most to gain from it. The political Bible, part 4: toleration 2011-08-29T08:59:00Z

But it's also surprisingly subtle and funny, more concerned with the everyday objects and encounters – wedding cakes and pet pigeons – than with gender politics. Film review: The Milk of Sorrow 2010-04-29T22:40:00Z

They’re about psychological portraiture, enabled by the artful use of Mr. Bush’s diaries — they’re surprisingly rich — and the author’s many probing interviews with Mr. Bush over the years. Review: In ‘Destiny and Power,’ George H.W. Bush Epitomizes a Vanishing G.O.P. 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z

And yet what sounds like George Romero with a bottle of peroxide is surprisingly sensitive and contemplative. The world has a really bad hair day in ‘The Blondes’ 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z

It’s surprisingly topped by a red shirt with white piping resembling a bowling shirt or a waitress uniform. Cooper Hewitt Triennial Offers a Bold Look at ‘Beauty’ 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z

On Monday, the former Kate Middleton visited a the M-PACT Plus counseling center at the Blessed Sacrament School in London and, not surprisingly, her wardrobe made more headlines than her charity work. Prince William, Duchess Catherine give it their all at Wimbledon 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z

But the voice is surprisingly low and mature. A modern movie star is born 2011-01-22T00:04:10Z

She is a diva, a dirty fighter, a fury when provoked and a surprisingly good sport. For the Love of ‘George and Martha’ 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z

Having been blown ashore, he and his surprisingly jolly crew aren’t in any hurry to get back to the open sea, where they had been sailing since the 17th century. Review | Before Tolkien created hobbits, there were Snergs. And oh, how delightful they were! 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z

Photograph: Devon Knight for the Guardian Spaghetti is a surprisingly satisfying food to eat while walking around city streets, especially coated with Attala’s delicious sauces. Spaghetti in a cone: a miracle of physics, a genius food delivery system 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z

I tackled the main trail, which was surprisingly steep for such a small mountain. 2010-02-06T04:54:00Z

At this boy – signed to producer Paul Epworth's sister Mary's label – who knows how to spell Nietzsche and leitmotif, and who, not surprisingly, has been described by sources we trust as "freakishly savantish". New band of the day: Kiran Leonard (No 1,520) 2013-05-28T16:55:00Z

And the needles of Pinus strobus ‘Blue Shag’ are surprisingly soft so you don’t need to worry about the centerpiece stabbing a guest at your holiday table. Hardy, colorful shrubs will brighten any drab day 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z

But some skinny jeans are also surprisingly stretchy. Skinny jeans will never die, says Levi’s — and these Gen Z fans 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z

There’s surprisingly little here about the current president; Franken presumably began writing the book when Donald Trump wasn’t expected to win the election. Al Franken Has Been Sitting on Jokes for a Decade. Now He’s Ready to Tell Them. 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z

I was right about many movies: The Other Woman did not pass the Bechdel test and Emily Blunt did have a surprisingly robust role in Edge of Tomorrow. These 8 Actresses Proved Women Can Carry A Summer Blockbuster 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

The second, more surprisingly, is made up of “the home-schooling moms whose voices I hear on AM talk radio,” she said. Camille Paglia Scowls at the Metropolitan Museum 2012-09-27T22:19:53Z

West won with his ace but surprisingly went back to diamonds, instead of giving his partner a heart ruff. Bridge: Reisinger Board-a-Match Teams Winners in Seattle - Bridge 2011-12-07T23:21:36Z

Often a phrase ends surprisingly, not with a closure but with an opening: The dancer’s punch line is to extend one leg sideways into the air. Royal Danish Ballet Performs Works by August Bournonville 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z

Not when you're filthy rich, surprisingly polished for a girl who grew up in a juvenile detention centre and, um, no one recognises you despite knowing you as a child. Revenge: the high-society whodunnit that is frighteningly addictive 2012-05-25T23:02:00Z

Though she's developed an unfortunate smoking habit and a sullen teenage eye roll, Sally is, under the circumstances, surprisingly well adjusted. Women of 'Mad Men' make a strong impression amid their fight for change 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

Given the vast number of Mithraic sanctuaries, it is surprisingly difficult to visit one. Rome, Sacred Ground for Nearly 3,000 Years, and Counting 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z

The house is surprisingly small, with the hall and dining room all that’s left of the original interior. Inside Ronnie Wood’s cottage studio 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z

Earlier in the evening, Midler presented the TonyAward for lead actress in a play but, surprisingly, she didn’t perform a number from “Hello, Dolly!” Bette Midler wins her first acting Tony Award for 'Hello, Dolly!' 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, many spas suggest clients sign up for multiple treatments, in close succession, as well as regular maintenance after the initial treatments, to achieve and maintain maximum results. Skin Deep: Turning to Electrical Currents to Zap Flabby Muscles 2012-07-11T19:03:13Z

Not surprisingly, mornings are leisurely, but with lodging for only 450 skiers, there’s no mad rush for first tracks. 12 Months of Skiing, From Chile to China 2012-12-07T17:07:45Z

“Dealing With Dad,” a low-budget indie from the writer-director Tom Huang, is a surprisingly lighthearted movie about two serious subjects: generational trauma and chronic depression. ‘Dealing With Dad’ Review: A Family Dysfunction 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z

It looks surprisingly normal except for the wince-worthy placement of two wall vitrines side by side. The Word at MoMA Is ‘Rotation, Rotation, Rotation’ 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Mary and Gillingham are discovered in Liverpool when Sprat spies them leaving the hotel.  'Downton Abbey': The delights of Liverpool 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z

This crisp book becomes a surprisingly soggy one. Review: Mat Johnson’s ‘Loving Day’ Takes a Satirical Slant on Racial Identities 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the travel industry is up in arms. New York State May Increase Taxes on Hotels 2010-07-28T16:34:00Z

In the shower, like so many of the men from “Homeland” before him, he has his moment of truth, his surprisingly soft-looking body revealed, marbled with bruises. 'Homeland' Recap: Oh Quinn, I'm Sorry I Doubted You 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the restaurant sold mostly Indian dishes to a customer base that demanded them. For Aladdin, a move in the right direction 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z

It's a surprisingly cool little film, not funny at all but rather seriously torn between the secular and the sacred, a conflict Eisenberg expresses with a neurotic intensity. Holy Rollers ? review 2011-07-09T23:05:50Z

The story is not surprising — almost every turn seems obvious and a little hackneyed — but it is surprisingly enjoyable. ‘Empire,’ a Terrence Howard Drama on Fox 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z

Another thing you might not expect: The world of rare books is a surprisingly tactile place. Peeking Into the World of Rare Books 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z

Considering his occasional disregard of others’ feelings, Stone is surprisingly sensitive about his work. Oliver Stone Rewrites History — Again 2012-11-25T03:37:22Z

More surprisingly, Broken Bells' 2010 hit The High Road is given a startling, spirited remodel. Joss Stone: The Soul Sessions Vol 2 – review 2012-07-19T21:00:02Z

Notably, as Mr. Oliver gets his shot to score, the playing field is surprisingly open. John Oliver Introduces ‘Last Week Tonight’ on HBO 2014-04-23T12:58:15Z

It doesn't exactly create the most flattering picture, but this striking piece of architecture is surprisingly difficult to categorise. Young arts critics competition 2010: the winning entries 2010-10-20T22:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, a delicate balance of nutrients is key for brain health: Deficiencies or excesses in vitamins, sugars, fats and amino acids can influence brain and behavior in either negative or positive ways. Diet can influence mood, behavior and more — a neuroscientist explains 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly the present government in Pakistan saw it as dangerously radical film and deeply regretted the money given to it by Pakistan Film Development Board instituted under Bhutto's regime. From the archive, 2 August 1980: A prize for an exile on the run from General Zia 2012-08-02T06:30:00Z

Affleck was also surprisingly passed over for a best director nomination for the Academy Awards, which were announced on Thursday, but can comfort himself with Argo's double win at the Critic's Choice movie awards. Iran plans movie riposte to Ben Affleck's Argo 2013-01-11T13:52:29Z

Not surprisingly, all three days are sold out, but at last look, there were plenty of ticket-holders unloading tickets on the secondary market. The Week Ahead: Folklife and Sasquatch festivals are arts highlights 2010-05-19T21:51:00Z

Not surprisingly, the play is often overlooked in favour of subsequent comedies including The Comedy Of Errors to which it bears some similarity. This week's new theatre 2013-03-30T06:00:21Z

Mr. Hartnett is surprisingly subtle and likable as Gardner, raising his game to match the company around him. Review: ‘Penny Dreadful’ Returns for Season 2 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

And, surprisingly, it’s a pretty faithful interpretation of the source material. 4 Ways The American Psycho Musical Differs from the Novel 2013-12-13T22:14:40Z

But I was lost in a reverie, listening to the surprisingly deep, guttural calls of the monkeys. Personal Journeys: In a Costa Rican Beach Town, the Road Less Paved 2013-09-05T13:01:09Z

The group's dance-centric set was quick, composed and quite mellow -- a world away from the surprisingly edgy video for Vixx's hit “On and On,” where members are in chains in a grotty prison camp.  G-Dragon, Teen Top and B1A4 make K-pop's next moves at KCON 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z

The highlight of their solidly bouncy set was recent hit Hangover which managed to get a surprisingly quiet Saturday night crowd shrieking and stomping in unison. Beat-Herder Festival diary: Nile Rodgers rocks the Ribble valley 2013-07-17T12:24:23Z

Beautifully shot and acted, this surprisingly tender story evades the usual British miserablism with a radical Expressionism and unalloyed empathy for its central character, a young man struggling and somehow transcending. Film Society of Lincoln Center Lauds Cannon Films 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z

I spoke to many, and not surprisingly, few see a downside. Counter Service Tipping: Who Gives? 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z

While this sounds ridiculously simple it’s a surprisingly effective way to stop yourself doing multiple things at once and getting overwhelmed. Self-hypnosis, amphetamines? I tried eight hacks in my quest to be more productive 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z

The movie has received widespread critical acclaim and is being tipped for awards, and yet its US box-office performance has been surprisingly disappointing. Michael Fassbender on playing Steve Jobs: 'Was he flawed? Yeah! We all are' 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z

“Safe House” is essentially and very effectively a rollicking smash-and-crash chase movie that happens to be surprisingly well acted. Movie Review: ?Safe House,? With Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds 2012-02-09T16:48:43Z

Not surprisingly, the campers relish the opportunity to jam with the guest stars. Playing "Twist and Shout" with Pete Best 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z

Deal’s band chops up these tropes and duct tapes them into something surprisingly sturdy. The weirdest album to ever go platinum 2013-06-02T20:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, comedians serving as presenters got in on the act, too. Casey Affleck Turns the Tables on Film Critics 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

As a sitcom about dysfunctional televangelists, it is necessarily satirical, but at the same time it is crude and bleak and – sometimes – surprisingly big-hearted. Forget Friends! The 25 greatest overlooked sitcoms – from Lovesick to Younger 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly these often draw on powerful religious iconography. Are We Traveling the ‘Road to Unfreedom’? 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z

Many of these mezcal transplants work surprisingly well, given the volatile flavors of the spirit; the mezcal Negroni is an easy and felicitous switcheroo. Whatever the Cocktail, They’re Ordering It With Mezcal 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z

"Not surprisingly," Katz writes, "his claim to have only the highest of intentions fell on deaf ears." Controversial 'Hide/Seek' appears at Tacoma Art Museum 2012-03-21T22:54:40Z

We stock up on dried seaweed, Japanese snacks and other sundries, and dine at surprisingly affordable restaurants. In Tokyo, Tsukiji Fish Market Braces for an Uncertain Future 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

Mr. Simons, not surprisingly, did not return emails for comment. Changes at Calvin Klein Could Redefine American Fashion 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z

Less surprisingly, given the subject matter and potential, there is already plenty of interest from potential writers and directors. First The Lego Movie, And Now Minecraft 2014-02-28T12:33:43Z

Mike Oldfield, who played a surprisingly large role in Danny Boyle's Olympic opening ceremony, popped into Johnny Walker's Radio 2 studio to chat about his most recognised work, Tubular Bells. Catch-up TV Guide: from The Wire to The Vice Guide To The Olympics 2012-08-03T23:05:19Z

Perhaps surprisingly, it is now seen as a treasured New Orleans tradition. Review: In ‘Jackson, 1964,’ Calvin Trillin Reports on Race 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly the Largo from Chopin’s Sonata for cello and piano was the most convincing of the three classical arrangements. Music Review: ‘The Story of Babar the Elephant’ at Le Poisson Rouge 2012-11-21T22:50:07Z

All of this went over surprisingly well with the crowd. A Hell-Raising Mezzo-Soprano Cuts Through a Dreary First Week at the Metropolitan Opera 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, almost no one attending the show wanted to talk to a reporter about it. Bill Cosby is not sorry: Under a Nelson Mandela portrait, the accused rapist delivers bizarre jokes to his die-hard fans 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

The best are innovative, funny and surprisingly philosophical as they chart a course for change and places unknown. How one family is sending 13 kids to college, living debt free — and still plans to retire early 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z

Fans of Phish will hear the familiar twang and blues from their beloved jam band, but they'll also get a surprisingly good smattering of gospel, soul and Broadway belting. Review: 'Hands on a Hardbody' tuneful, sweet ode 2013-03-22T00:10:15Z

Even at just a few weeks old, the goats are surprisingly heavy, and they were passed from one person to another to a chorus of “ooohs” and “aahs.” For these N.C. farm owners, making cheese is just kid stuff

They were shocking, funny and often surprisingly tender. Simon Callow remembers Snoo Wilson: his work was 'the stuff of dreams' 2013-07-05T16:51:22Z

Gilbert, and it features some spectacularly audacious arrangements of the melodic song stylings of Arthur Sullivan, here vivaciously rendered on everything from guitars to banjos to, memorably, a surprisingly tuneful saw. 'Pirates of Penzance': Wasting away in Gilbert and Sullivanville 2010-12-15T22:44:16Z

But for all its elegance, “The Peony Pavilion” was surprisingly low on energy. ‘The Peony Pavilion’: Underpowered beauty 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z

Everyone is human, in other words, and while the images are composed in arresting, evocative black and white, the world they depict is thoroughly gray and yet also surprisingly warm. New Directors/New Films Festival Opens With Bold Strokes 2014-03-18T21:30:55Z

In person, he’s surprisingly mild — I might go so far as to even say dorky. ‘The Northman’ Wasn’t Easy to Make. But That’s How Robert Eggers Likes It. 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z

So someone else, Constance predicts, is going to have a surprisingly easy time of it. Music Review: ‘Dialogues des Carmélites,’ at Metropolitan Opera 2013-05-06T22:35:02Z

And yet “Happiest Season,” about a couple played by Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, manages to be at once deeply, warmingly conventional and surprisingly radical, simply by focusing on a pair of women. In a Holiday Lesbian Rom-Com, Kristen Stewart Saw Herself 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z

Whether you’re a believer in the tenets of a faith tradition or not, Brookland and the nearby area are surprisingly rich in spots for contemplation. Seeking a little solitude? Find it in Northeast’s Brookland and nearby. 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

Here is a question with a surprisingly complex answer: What is the best option for playing video games these days? Gadgetwise: New Entrants Join Consoles in the Gaming Arena 2014-02-12T22:16:42Z

Though she’s one of Europe’s most acclaimed and sought-after artists, the Swedish mezzo-soprano Ann Hallenberg’s appearances on this side of the Atlantic have been surprisingly few: Her New York debut came just three years ago. Is This the Best Opera Singer You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of? 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

Almost 250 pairs of identical twins have taken part in Predict and, surprisingly, there were big differences in their responses to foods, too. Eat more avocado! What I learned from the study that will change how we eat 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z

The beer holds up surprisingly well, he says, with complex spice. Stop ‘aging’ that hoppy beer. It’s only getting worse. 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z

Which is why it was a surprisingly affecting scene to see Stannis telling his daughter how he fought to save and keep her after she fell ill with greyscale. Recap: Game of Thrones Watch: Inglorious Bastards 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z

Rather surprisingly it is in less than pristine condition. Surrounded by photographs, a collector finds beauty in truth 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z

The evening opened with a warm and surprisingly conventional work from Sergei Prokofiev. The Knights charge into Dumbarton Oaks 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z

For a place that’s home to three colleges, the state capital is surprisingly calm. Finding My Florida 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

This monologue offers a surprisingly cogent summing up of the state of Denmark we are about to enter. Review: Michael Urie Puts the Madcap in Hamlet’s Madness 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z

It is chatty, surprisingly direct, and unafraid of cliche. The war and the cliches: the sofa syntax of people-friendly Tony 2010-09-01T18:29:00Z

Making a sandwich seems simple, but surprisingly it is super complex. The $1,500 sandwich-from-scratch guy: 'Now it's hard for me to waste any food' 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z

It’s one of many adjustments that works surprisingly well. Tracy Chevalier’s ‘New Boy’ illuminates the peculiar trials of our era 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z

Turkey has an amazing ability to reinvent itself in a surprisingly short time. London Book Fair: Elif Shafak on Turkey's progress 2013-04-12T15:00:02Z

For all its lumpiness, the collection seemed approachable; the women strong, happy and, in some cases, surprisingly beautiful. Comme des Garçons: Knit One, Curl One 2014-03-02T20:34:12Z

But paging through the almanac in 2020 has proved to be surprisingly soothing. Perspective | Facts, just the facts: My 10-year-old has reminded me of the allure of the almanac 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z

Two songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams worked surprisingly well accompanied by viols, creating a folk-music-like air in “The Sky Above the Roof,” for example. Review | Countertenor Iestyn Davies and Fretwork revive music old and new at Library of Congress 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z

“The Lion King” is surprisingly frank about survivor’s guilt, remorse and reflection. In ‘Coco,’ Death Is the Point 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z

Thanks to brand extensions and infusions of capital, Mr. Lacroix hung on for a surprisingly long time. Recalling the Lacroix Era 2013-04-19T23:17:23Z

Just as important, New York musicians listened to North Koreans, and particularly to surprisingly accomplished young players, whom they coached. Dvorak's 'New World' and a new piano concerto for our times at the Hollywood Bowl 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z

“Miracle” is smart and surprisingly whimsical, a tricky blend but magical when done right. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z

Bleach, too, has a surprisingly short shelf life. Wait, do household cleaning products and disinfectants expire? 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, hiring piano movers to put your piano into temporary storage would cost only a little more than hiring the same crew to move the piano from one room to another in your house. How to minimize the dust fallout when having wood floors refinished 2018-02-02T05:00:00Z

Pratchett has been shortlisted on three previous occasions for the Wodehouse award: the two authors, said Florence, are surprisingly similar. PG Wodehouse prize awarded to Terry Pratchett 2012-05-29T23:06:01Z

The first-ever Peanuts special was this surprisingly muted tale of Charles Schulz’s neurotic kid hero and his pathetic little tree. 10 Greatest Christmas TV Specials From Your Childhood 2013-12-12T10:45:46Z

The texture of the eggs was surprisingly more like the standard-boil batch than like the steamed batch. The absolute best way to boil eggs, according to so many tests 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, this progressive attitude has attracted a certain demographic. Next Stop: Food and Art in Sebastopol, California 2011-10-21T18:50:00Z

For a hit Hollywood comedy, National Lampoon’s Vacation is surprisingly subversive in its demolition of the archetypal all-American family holiday. Worst holidays in cinema – ranked! 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z

Rather surprisingly, she claims the best place in the world is Iceland - as long as the weather is okay. Nudist Instagram star claims Iceland is the world's best place for naked pictures 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z

Yes, this dour Swedish master wrote a Christmas play and, even more surprisingly, it’s for children. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z

Hip-hop mogul A$AP Rocky is the latest musician to try his hand at the tactic, as he surprisingly made his new album At. A$AP Rocky Becomes The Latest Hip-Hop Star To Drop A Surprise Album 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z

And perhaps not surprisingly, a city that has never really seemed comfortable with white-tablecloth elegance is flying its casual and carefree flag. Los Angeles Restaurant Scene Is on the Move and Mixing It Up 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z

Exploring how far mimicking a marriage makes you a real couple hits a rich seam and is surprisingly touching. Six reasons to watch The Americans 2013-06-01T23:05:42Z

The songs were menacing but surprisingly fleet, a crucial balance that satisfies both ground-level fans and those peering in from outside. The Last Days of Pop Smoke 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

Ending with "Bolero" was a surprisingly brilliant stroke. L.A. Philharmonic breathes fire into Saariaho world premiere 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z

The recruits train in the mud with wooden models of rifles, but during their down time, they frolic in surprisingly clean tunics. ‘Blizzard of Souls’ Review: A Soldier’s Tale From the Front 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z

Some discarded passages are surprisingly workaday; others are interesting but lack the drama found in the music that eventually replaced them. 2010-02-15T16:59:00Z

There are hints of something more extravagantly and surprisingly idiosyncratic in works invoking popular culture like the junkyard giant and the baseball figures. Art Review: Thomas Houseago’s Outsize Sculptures at Storm King 2013-08-01T22:25:24Z

Perhaps surprisingly, given the subject matter, it is also quite funny. A Playwright Finds Drama, and Humor, in Roe v. Wade 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z

His studio is surprisingly sparse and organized for someone working on so many kinds of projects. In Japan, His Disaster Art Saves Lives 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z

She eschews chronology in places for a chopped-up style of vignettes that works surprisingly well as she seeks to separate the man from his myths. The Pike: Gabriele D'Annunzio – Poet, Seducer & Preacher of War by Lucy Hughes-Hallett – review 2013-02-04T07:00:01Z

But, perhaps not surprisingly, their palates correlated with the price tags instead. Cheap wine 'tastes' better with an expensive price tag, study finds 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z

Literature can be dangerous, as David Mitchell reminds us early in his surprisingly traditional and panoramic novel, "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet." 'The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet': David Mitchell's Japan-set historical novel 2010-07-16T22:43:00Z

What he did talk about, during a surprisingly old-fashioned opening monologue, was Donald Trump’s presidential aspirations, the Greek financial crisis and the dullness of soccer — standard topics for the kind of comic-commentary show “Why?” Review: Hannibal Buress Debuts His New Comedy Central Show 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

The fabulous Taraji P. Henson got a lead actress nod for her role as Cookie Lyon, but the show was surprisingly omitted from the best drama category. Gina Rodriguez snubbed, Tatiana Maslany finally in: The disappointments and delights of the 2015 Emmy nominations 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

Zlotowski is a fast worker, and by the time the opening credits are over, Rachel and Ali are already side by side in this subtle, surprisingly deeply felt drama. ‘Other People’s Children’ Review: True Romance 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z

It’s floral, complex, surprisingly rich for a wine of 11 percent alcohol, bone dry and a great value. In Trying Times, 20 Wines Under $20 That Revive and Restore 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Treat, as it is called, serves only Hershey’s ice cream. Rehoboth Beach’s Funland: A timeless treasure 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, when he recorded it, the goal wasn’t to fit in to the hip-hop of the day. Pop: Raw Rap: Waka Flocka Flame and Chief Keef 2012-06-10T04:23:03Z

If there’s one thing Farrell can do really well, it’s panic; he’s always been surprisingly convincing as a man at the end of his tether, unsure about what to do next. Total Recall Revisited: What Colin and Arnold Can Tell Us About Pop Culture 2012-08-01T12:00:49Z

Mr. Ridley largely charts Jimi’s sojourn in London through streaming music and a surprisingly unorthodox visual approach. ‘Jimi: All Is by My Side,’ a Jimi Hendrix Biopic 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, "Abbey Road" exists as the culmination of the band and their production team’s creative artistry, with their songwriting, musicianship, and technical knowhow having reached their zenith. The Beatles' "Abbey Road" at 50, remixed: A definitive deep dive into the greatest rock band at work 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z

And yet, as "Entourage" begins its eight-episode final season on Sunday, the show feels surprisingly reinvigorated. 'Entourage's' star may rise again in final season 2011-07-20T23:07:04Z

The one-minute excerpt of his “Othello” recital, on display in the Central Library’s Getty Gallery, feels surprisingly intimate and powerful at once. L.A. exhibition probes Shakespeare-California connections, including a rare Edwin Booth recording 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z

If Lady Gaga has had direct impact on anyone, it’s been, most surprisingly, Beyoncé, who has spent the majority of her career impervious to influence from her peers. Music: Girl Pop?s Lady Gaga Makeover 2010-07-21T19:40:00Z

In 1990 Gary Giddins of The Village Voice raved about the “easy, loping quality” of his playing, “buoyed by familiar dissonances yet surprisingly free of cliché.” Herb Ellis, Jazz Guitarist, Is Dead at 88 2010-03-31T03:52:00Z

Not surprisingly, Mr. Brand is at his strongest playing the young Asher, a sensitive, willful creature whose drawing channels the vibrating world around him. Theater Review: ‘My Name Is Asher Lev,’ at the Westside Theater 2012-12-05T04:57:17Z

One of those, surprisingly, was the opening recital by Jerome Rose, the festival’s founder and director and a Liszt interpreter of considerable repute. Music Review: Brahms in a New Light, Resembling the Weightier Liszt 2011-07-18T22:08:46Z

The narrative this time around is even more stretched, derivative and repetitive than Season 3’s, but almost ingeniously so: It is both utterly predictable and surprisingly addictive. The TV Watch: ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns for a Fourth Season 2014-01-02T21:12:16Z

“And the answer, surprisingly, is: a great deal is left, more than I dared hope.” Tom Hiddleston: 'Being a spy now more dangerous than during cold war' 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, then, it’s when the characters sing that “Girl” acquires the numinous glow associated with Mr. McPherson’s plays. Review: In ‘Girl From the North Country,’ Rolling Stones Gather Regrets 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z

Thanks to details like a slightly softer plastic in the lower part of the shell and hinged buckles, they are surprisingly easy to get on and off. Equipment: New Ski Gear, From Head to Toe, and Below 2013-12-19T19:56:30Z

Its communal seating at giant picnic-like tables make the experience of drinking a beer with a few friends and a bunch of strangers seem surprisingly intimate. A local’s guide to the best food in Rhode Island 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z

A US citizen who writes in English, Li's stories are mostly set in China, where she lived until 1996, but her influences are international and surprisingly old fashioned. A quick look at 2010 in short stories 2010-12-30T09:00:05Z

Not surprisingly, most of Georgia’s top basketball prospects play abroad. Could this man control college basketball? 2013-03-17T21:00:00Z

“I felt surprisingly warm and fuzzy, even though I knew how little thought the message required,” said Jordan Lyon, a clinical psychologist in Seattle. Noticed: Best Wishes Turn Middling 2011-05-18T16:16:22Z

The style of the three books is sometimes elitist and often quaint — Post included hand-drawn maps and a ledger of expenses — but the women’s observations are surprisingly contemporary. How America’s open road inspired three women of the 1910s 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z

For a child actor, Moretz's family life appears to be surprisingly stable. Chloë Grace Moretz is busy working on her versatility 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

He found surprisingly little correspondence from her in library collections. Harper Lee Biographer Charles Shields on His Latest Edition 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z

But surprisingly, the grocery chain didn't originate in the United States but rather, in Germany. The unexpected history of Aldi’s first United States store 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, some of the institute’s biggest fans are ex-senators of both parties who worked with Kennedy and feel some nostalgia for a different kind of Senate. Ted Kennedy’s bricks-and-mortar legacy taking shape

Real scares, real laughs and, most surprisingly, real heart. 10 classic horror comedies 2013-08-24T21:16:42Z

Not surprisingly, the producers took pains to emphasize that "Killing Jesus" will be relevant, despite the fact that it is retelling a story told many times before, on TV and elsewhere. Kelsey Grammer talks 'despicable' role in Nat Geo's 'Killing Jesus' 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z

And not surprisingly – it's a lethally exposed role. Xander Parish: the Brit who ran off to join the Mariinsky Ballet 2011-08-02T12:16:25Z

While he huffed and puffed a bit early on, Mr. Broderick’s folksy charisma made up for his surprisingly frequent gaffes. Review: ‘A Christmas Story Live!’ Wasn’t Lively Enough 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z

In person Mr. Tatum is surprisingly humble and honest, two qualities that are almost nonexistent in Hollywood. Arts & Leisure: Channing Tatum Works to Be the Next Big Star 2012-03-09T13:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Oliver grew an emotional carapace; in a nice phrase, he admits that none of the women he dated as a young man tugged at his “alleged heartstrings.” A middle-aged children’s book writer who comes undone 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z

He took a crash dancing and singing course and, surprisingly, landed the role, in which he stayed for 18 months. Sean Connery, Oscar winner and James Bond star, dies at 90 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z

The inaugural set in Tysons Corner — performed on Aparna’s 20th birthday — went surprisingly well. Aparna Nancherla may have been a shy child, but she’s a comedy star now. 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, though, Paul McCartney is topping the site's most-popular list. Click to download: Spotify's banter economy 2010-06-17T22:44:00Z

But it was "American Sniper" that stunned with its surprisingly strong showing, garnering six nominations including best film and an acting nomination for Bradley Cooper. Oscar nominations 2015: 'American Sniper' comes out of hiding 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z

Nicholas Asbury's surprisingly jolly Jaques seems far less depressed than most, and ticks off the seven ages in the time it takes more indulgent actors to become bearded like the pard. As You Like It ? review 2011-07-20T17:34:42Z

You can’t always get to Georgia for less than $500, as I did, but fares from New York are often surprisingly cheap, especially for flights with layovers in former Soviet cities. High in the Mountains and Monasteries of Georgia 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z

The New theatre plays host to the surprisingly good Tina Turner musical, Soul Sister, and the hugely enjoyable Hairspray is at the Wales Millennium Centre. What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips 2013-03-15T16:55:48Z

Not surprisingly, the high-energy finale brought the listeners to their feet in acknowledgment of playing that reached the heart of the music — and the hearts of the audience. Packed house digs in to Ives, Carter at chamber fest 2013-07-23T18:17:37Z

After completing his second run, Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano became the first competitor to land a triple cork — a difficult trick with three in-air rotations — but was surprisingly docked points by the judges. The 8 biggest Beijing 2022 Olympics controversies, from doping to disqualifications 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, many of the Winter Park Express’s trips sell out, with 400 passengers choosing to ride the rails each trip. On a Colorado Ski Trip, Planes, Trains, No Automobiles 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z

They seem surprisingly gay for people in funeral mode. Tarquinia: Visit the Painted Tombs of Etruscan Places 2011-01-20T09:30:00Z

This focus on the ensemble is the defining feature of Danson's White Period, and it makes the actor a surprisingly timely figure for this cultural moment. Ted Danson gambles comeback on "CSI" 2011-09-21T16:22:00Z

Not surprisingly, the purveyors of alternative cool went the way of many acts in today's digital world of distressed CD sales by releasing the album themselves to avoid major label politics and reach fans directly. Blondie spreads "Panic" to fans 2011-09-05T17:03:57Z

We ate our dinner in the dining car, with a white tablecloth, cloth napkins, real plates and silverware, consuming the first of nine surprisingly good meals, cooked up in the kitchen below. Riding the Rails to the Summer of Love 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z

And her memoir, “Staying True,” is a surprisingly energetic exemplar of the “little did I know” genre. 2010-02-03T21:40:00Z

He discovered a surprisingly capacious hinterland between fiction and poetry that also overlapped with uproarious humor. Donald Barthelme’s “Snow White” Finally Comes to the Stage 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, that kind of house call would never happen to a celebrity. How Scientology ensnares celebrities 2013-02-07T01:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, despite the excellent work of the show’s music director and arranger, Mike Ruckles, they suffer in comparison to the great music of Angel Mo’s religion and Roland’s art. | Connecticut: A Review of ‘Breath and Imagination,’ at Hartford Stage 2013-01-26T01:22:56Z

For a record of a single weekend, this nebulous digital archive is surprisingly unapproachable. It’s Almost 2019. Do You Know Where Your Photos Are? 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Calvin Klein had a slightly more expensive vision of how to be here. The House That Calvin Klein Built 2013-08-30T21:08:57Z

In actuality, Michael Winterbottom lives up to his name with a surprisingly dull film consisting of despondent humping. Five of the worst movie sex scenes 2013-03-26T12:45:01Z

But the apes, who communicate mostly through body and sign language, elevate the story into something surprisingly graceful. 6 Best Summer Blockbusters You Have to See 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z

The first state to outlaw alcohol entirely was, not surprisingly, a Protestant stronghold, the New England state of Maine, which introduced Prohibition in 1851. How Prohibition backfired and gave America an era of gangsters and speakeasies 2012-08-25T23:05:52Z

Back in the ’60s: Let’s Tryst Again For a bunch of desk jockeys, the boys from Consolidated Life are surprisingly athletic. | 'Promises, Promises': Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth Revisit Bacharach 2010-04-26T02:02:00Z

But the film, perhaps surprisingly, also looks at the pros and cons of change and lays blame on both locals and newcomers for tension. Oakland in Their Bones, and in Their Films 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the show's three creators all have somewhat different recollections of what constituted the original. 'Available Light,' a performance art landmark, makes the leap from 1983 to 2015 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z

The book’s cover, with an image of abject squalor, does not do justice to its agile prose, wry tone and surprisingly upbeat theatrics. Books of The Times: Katherine Boo?s First Book, ?Behind the Beautiful Forevers? 2012-01-30T23:08:37Z

Brazil, not surprisingly, is the top market overall with sales to date of $18.9 million. "Rio" rocks box office while "Scream 4" bombs 2011-04-17T18:10:20Z

Mr Zirin interweaves legal analysis with engaging portraits of the court’s surprisingly colourful characters. Courtly love 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z

It’s jarring at first, and then it’s surprisingly endearing. Review | Stop feeling embarrassed by how much you love reality TV 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z

Hardly surprisingly, the Queen strongly identified herself with Richard, the king who looks for a sacred king in the mirror but finds only flesh and blood. This week's new theatre 2011-02-05T00:05:41Z

The company rushed to address the issues, and in surprisingly candid remarks, its C.E.O. conceded that the company wasn’t prepared for the sudden crush of use. The 20 Phrases That Defined 2020 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z

Stylish and surprisingly homey, the building, designed by Philip L. Goodwin and Edward Durell Stone, replaced four old brownstones. With a $450 Million Expansion, MoMA Is Bigger. Is That Better? 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z

But even these career softies caught some of the party’s surprisingly rowdy vibe when each was cheered like he was a member of One Direction. Grammys 2015: Surprisingly rowdy vibe envelops Clive Davis gala 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z

Where kids withdraw and wither emotionally and spiritually in the face of bullying, so can, not so surprisingly, teachers. My students called me gay slurs and worse 2012-09-05T20:51:00Z

The wheelman stood behind Captain Ross, clutching a surprisingly tiny, computerized steering wheel. From Montreal to Minnesota, by Inland Sea 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z

Last fall, Charles Isherwood described the Public Theater production as “keenly observed and often surprisingly funny — but ultimately heartbreaking.” What’s New in NYC Theater 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z

The folding plug isn't just sensible, it's a surprisingly pretty thing to look at. Praise for a god of small things 2010-03-16T22:05:00Z

Since last spring, several restaurants have opened downtown; high- and low-end establishments with surprisingly good wine lists. Off the Slopes in Steamboat Springs 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z

Gill has a surprisingly good facility with these sweaty-palmed adventures high above New York. ‘The Gargoyle Hunters,’ by John Freeman Gill: A love letter to New York City 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the parents have a slightly different view of what happened. Possessed: Better Penmanship, Less Pain 2011-02-05T00:51:47Z

Not surprisingly, the responses agreed that the bride was wrong to take the jar. Greedy bride steals bartender's tip jar, leaves him with just $20 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z

Others are surprisingly mediocre despite their famous names. 10 Sparkling Wines for Leaving 2020 Behind 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z

For an individual designer, there is a surprisingly collaborative aspect to Wiseman's process. T Magazine: The Secret Gardener 2012-10-05T14:00:44Z

The second half of “Montero” is surprisingly downcast, and not all of its offerings are as searing or memorable as “Dead Right Now.” Lil Nas X Reveals Himself on ‘Montero’ 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z

Consider an Older Ship Not surprisingly, the newest vessels command the highest prices. The Cruise Issue: Practical Traveler: How to Find Cruise Line Deals 2011-02-09T16:02:47Z

The winning entries will be framed for posterity at the club and become another part of Australia's surprisingly rich alpine history. The Long Run: Australia's Storied Ski Heaven 2011-08-25T12:20:00Z

Brenock O’Connor, though, remained surprisingly cool when he found himself in a similar position. What’s it like to die on ‘Game of Thrones’? We asked the actors who played Hodor, Ned Stark and more. 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, he developed his musical taste in a bit of a hive. Music: Two Bands Nurtured in a Garden State of Mind 2010-03-13T00:05:00Z

This year's programme highlighted some surprisingly hard-hitting themes. Boost for Iranian cinema at film festivals 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z

Neither were the hulking water buffalo, which appeared surprisingly docile considering they were tied up by rings that pierced their nasal septum. In Indonesia, a Region Where Death Is a Lure 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z

Here, chef expertise meets the chicken part prized for its flavor — and the result is surprisingly simple and elegant. Make skillet chicken that’s company-worthy 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z

It’s the same deal with the current revival of “Hair” at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, which will close in two weeks after a surprisingly robust run of more than 500 performances. Cultural Studies: The Glee Generation 2010-06-11T19:20:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, in view of her childless marriages and rackety life, Kar seems to have been fond of children, and produced some lively family groups, in which all participants seem happily and messily engaged. Portraits of the artists 2011-03-05T00:07:22Z

A 1947 New York Times article with the headline “The Pleasures of Haiti” described it as “fiercely independent, riotously colorful, and surprisingly inexpensive” and recommended hotels, bars and places to visit. In Haiti, Tracing a Paradise Lost 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z

Zeke comes across as surprisingly sympathetic in the film, especially when he has to come to terms with what transpired. "The Death of Dick Long" dares you to love the men who love Nickelback 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the chef is often not native to France. Bites : Restaurant Review: Bones in Paris 2014-02-20T20:16:02Z

Such a sweeping survey has not surprisingly drawn interest from visitors. The Smithsonian’s African-American Museum: A Guide to the Opening 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

It’s a lengthy process, conducted over an hour or two with the aid of an F.B.I. identification book, and it involves questions that are surprisingly difficult to answer. Art Review: Rivane Neuenschwander at the New Museum 2010-06-24T21:43:00Z

Not surprisingly, fans have already begun speculating about what this cryptic exchange meant, with many believing the perpetually creepy maester was referring to the cache of wildfire hidden underneath King’s Landing by the Mad King. Here's What Cersei Lannister May Be Planning on 'Game of Thrones' 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z

The film follows a high-school football team in North Memphis through 2009-2010, profiling three players and their volunteer coach as they weather the surprisingly emotional ups and downs of the season. What TJ Martin wishes he'd said onstage at the Oscars 2012-03-28T03:24:03Z

The four adventurers are wonderfully drawn, their friendship always believable and the ratcheting of the tension – to a surprisingly brutal conclusion – masterfully conducted. World literature tour: France 2011-03-28T11:30:33Z

They run the gamut from blackly funny to apocalyptic, with a few surprisingly cheerful stops along the way. Review | Lionel Shriver’s ‘Should We Stay or Should We Go’ offers many variations on a couple’s fate 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z

The walls are covered in 32,000-year-old, surprisingly expressive and sophisticated charcoal paintings by Cro-Magnon artists of animal species abundant in Western Europe during the last Ice Age. 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams': Werner Herzog's priceless look at 32,000-year-old art 2011-05-05T23:52:06Z

As a crime drama, "Lawless" is surprisingly listless. 'Lawless': Depression-era saga shot down by unlikable characters 2012-08-28T00:02:04Z

The free newsletter, which he has been writing in some form since he was 8, is a surprisingly sophisticated, well-researched summary of the day’s political news. Homework? First I Need to Get to the Bottom of This Comey Story 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the book is at its strongest when it re-creates the location’s most notorious episode. ‘The Watergate’ Review: An Edifice on the Potomac 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z

To the mother with surprisingly impressive upper-body strength despite having lost 15 pounds in two weeks from sheer emotional distress … Why the 'open letter to mothers' trend needs to stop 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z

Chrysler, despite its long odds, is doing surprisingly well under Fiat ownership. Automakers' Report Card: Who Still Owes Taxpayers Money? The Answer Might Surprise You 2012-08-29T15:24:07Z

It took me back to Bombay – a surprisingly powerful burst of nostalgic emotion. Salman Rushdie: ‘My closest brush with the law? During the 1990s, when I needed police protection’ 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z

But your recent work is full of these enormous and surprisingly beautiful portraits of faces. Jenny Saville’s Nudes Bring Renaissance Masters Down to Earth 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z

Tucked in the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which opened Thursday in Los Angeles, is a surprisingly modest exhibit of “significant Oscars.” The Academy Museum Finds Good Intentions in Messy Film History 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z

“He was surprisingly calm,” recalled Mr. Farrell, who still speaks of Mr. McMullan respectfully, even reverently. Unseating the Chronicler of the Night 2011-02-16T22:14:54Z

Even shedding your last name can go a surprisingly long way toward shedding the weight of being yourself. Challenging the Second ?A? in A.A. 2011-05-06T22:42:58Z

Not surprisingly, this got folks talking about Champ, the lake’s own mythical Loch Ness monster. The Pastoral Isles of Lake Champlain 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z

It is in Europe, perhaps not surprisingly, that such antisegregationist political forces have the most sway within governments. Can cities desegregate? 2012-05-28T15:00:00Z

The proliferation of these networks is evidence of America's deep well of nostalgia for older programs, particularly among the baby-boomer crowd — although the audience is surprisingly diverse. Vintage TV shows thrive on broadcast/cable networks 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z

The Shelagh had been trying to get close to the whale for more than an hour before it suddenly, surprisingly, stopped resisting and floated limply in the water. How one man died so a whale might live 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

But I think it will be surprisingly moving. The Big Reunion: from broken dreams to reality stars 2013-02-26T15:46:23Z

They were surprisingly well behaved, more inclined to sit on the banquettes than to dance on them. Boîte: Pink Elephant Night Club Reopens in the Village 2012-08-01T21:51:30Z

For an impressively kinetic show, there is surprisingly little energy in the room. Review: In ‘The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play,’ Clutching to the Past 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z

Roast duck fesenjan There are plenty of fruity reds you could drink with this showstopper, but I’d plump for a rioja, which goes surprisingly well with Indian food. Festive recipes from around the world 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z

“The good news is that surprisingly few works need to be deaccessioned in the current market to raise at least $100M,” Greenhalgh wrote. Corcoran breakup plan backed by District ahead of hearing; critics seek alternative

Gestures were large, playing was bold — at times surprisingly loud — and rarely less than riveting, notably in the symphony-sized Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. Bold and exciting, all-star Chamber Music Society plays a thrilling concert 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z

It was, not surprisingly considering the times, a frequent object of police raids. 'Stonewall Uprising': When the gay-rights movement came out 2010-07-29T21:57:00Z

The ship which keeps a life afloat is constructed of surprisingly flimsy material. The hour you are most alone: how I got trapped by poverty and depression 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z

Pixar has built its vast following through the simple but surprisingly rare tactic of pursuing excellence. Living dolls 2010-06-30T19:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, it’s also Emmy nominated once again, and deservedly so. Smart Watch: “Insecure,” “Disenchantment,” and more top TV picks for this week 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z

Things went surprisingly well until Les spotted a large female moose. TV survivalists: who's the hardest? 2011-07-26T11:43:28Z

Despite a general impression to the contrary among many people, not all—in fact surprisingly few—murderers are high-scoring psychopaths. This is your brain on murder: What the mind of a psychopath looks like 2014-03-09T18:30:00Z

In short, vinyl records are still surprisingly popular—and according to a new study from UK financial comparison service Money.co.uk, no one is more popular on vinyl than The Beatles. The 10 most popular artists on vinyl, according to Discogs 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z

Some of the historical hats are among the most fascinating, and surprisingly ageless. Exhibition of Victoria & Albert Hats 2011-09-15T03:44:07Z

Certain apparently upright characters will be seen to have feet of clay, just as certain other characters who seem made entirely of clay will prove themselves surprisingly complex. 'The Knick' is a bloody trip back to 1900-style doctoring 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z

It’s a masterful psychological novel, full of rich characterization and a surprisingly gripping narrative. Travel to the near future with these sci-fi reads 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z

Away from his job, Off-Duty Jude lives what seems to be a surprisingly normal life, based around family and a large network of friends. | Jude Law 2012-11-29T14:00:21Z

But even from 10,000 feet, the Big Island was surprisingly, strikingly large. Looking for a Bargain Vacation? Don’t Rule Out Hawaii 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

I don't know where her aesthetic quest ends, but so far it has proved surprisingly difficult to change the art in her office. Why modern art is not a class issue 2013-01-15T15:11:01Z

The best works of Sargent’s Impressionist period, not surprisingly, involve the figure. Art Review: John Singer Sargent, a Realist Who Tried Another Style 2010-12-01T07:45:00Z

With its lucid green stems, shocks of fragrant leaves and rich, surprisingly complex flavor, seasonal celery offers the moxie of a main-ingredient vegetable. What’s wrong with the celery you’re buying 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z

She explained that she would stick a plot from a newspaper story into her actual family life; the result, not surprisingly, was that "the whole thing seems weird". Dame Beryl Bainbridge obituary 2010-07-02T12:46:00Z

With zucchini and other squash plentiful in local fields, chefs use the gourds’ delicate flowers to add a grassy note and a surprisingly chewy bite to their dishes. Plate Lab: Squash blossoms are more than a snazzy garnish

Not surprisingly, the iconic mask that movie villain Michael Myers wears in the "Halloween" series is also a top seller this year. Halloween costume ideas for everyone in 2021 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the elements of the play as self-commentary on its slippery theatrical nature are played up by its director, the troupe’s founding artistic director, David Herskovits. | 'The Tempest': Whimsical Winds Buffet Hearts on a Magical Isle 2011-05-10T21:45:55Z

A surprisingly luscious and nimble offering from the Newark rapper Bandmanrill that makes plain the through lines that connect drill music, Jersey club and bass music. Carly Rae Jepsen’s Brand-New Boy Problems, and 7 More New Songs 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z

Sheeran rounds into form when he uses his softness to his advantage, cocooning himself in layers of warm harmony and setting that slippery, surprisingly agile lyricism against slowly building arrangements. REVIEW: Ed Sheeran Multiplies His Appeal on x 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z

Yet the soprano Nina Stemme — who sang the role on Monday, the fourth Turandot in the Met’s lineup this season — managed to render the grisly ice maiden surprisingly vulnerable. Review: In ‘Turandot’ and ‘La Bohème,’ a New Depth of Emotion 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z

Novelties and fashionable scandals are surprisingly not that novel and not that scandalous: fans of the Square keep presenting various bodily fluids and objects created from them as evidence of art’s accomplishments. The Square 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z

It is also a surprisingly prophetic look at how television and commercialism will destroy American life, from our marriages to our essential humanity. 26 films Rotten Tomatoes got 100% wrong 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

Much of the problem, surprisingly, is Stewart’s voice. What Do Xiu Xiu and Nina Simone Have in Common? 2013-12-06T19:47:13Z

In any case they had a surprisingly cordial conversation, despite Helen’s caustic “I loved hearing that” when Alison confirmed that Joanie wasn’t Noah’s daughter. ‘The Affair’ Season 3, Episode 8: People See What They Want to See 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z

The contest in Nashville was “so much fun,” and the baking part surprisingly un-stressful, she said. Another Cuban sandwich named Pillsbury Bake-Off finalist 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z

Post Malone and Khalid were surprisingly snubbed: They both received zero nominations despite dominating on streaming services, radio and the Billboard charts with multiple hit songs in the last year. Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift score 10 MTV VMA nominations 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, heavy drinking was not found to be associated with higher cognitive scores. Study suggests moderate drinking may have benefits 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z

While the networks’ nightly newscasts have declined substantially since the days of Walter Cronkite, they remain surprisingly durable sources of information. Trump gets way more TV news time than Clinton. So what? 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z

But the levels are surprisingly open, allowing players either to storm in loudly for a guns-blazing firefight or to sneak quietly through tunnels and up ladders for a quieter approach. An Alternate 1960 in Wolfenstein: The New Order 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

This time, the Detroit MC fully sings the motivational lyrics, and surprisingly well. Billboard singles reviews: Eminem, Ozzy Osbourne 2010-05-14T23:56:00Z

Despite spending most of her life making movies, however, she’s surprisingly independently minded. Dakota Fanning: ‘I don’t remember people not knowing who I am’ 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

That manuscript remained unfinished, but other writers have shown more initiative — or less restraint — sometimes with surprisingly fine results. Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer are back — and all growed up 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z

They sit, wide-eyed, at the intersection of consumerist kitsch and a surprisingly earnest engagement with current events and history, to say nothing of the meticulous craftsmanship required for their construction. Peeps Dioramas and Their Surprisingly Long Prehistory 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z

As such, it has proved surprisingly prescient; many of America’s current cultural fault lines first became apparent here. The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the vast majority of commenters were upset by the image. Passenger shamed for putting foot in baby’s face on plane: 'Pour water over that nasty foot!' 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z

We can’t leave the area without a visit to the archaeological site of Phaistos, where we find no tour guides but surprisingly informative plaques that help us imagine the Minoan palace in its heyday. Introducing my kids to their grandparents’ Greece 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z

He is, though, surprisingly amusing when the script lets him be. Theater Review: ‘Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth’ at Longacre Theater 2012-08-03T02:00:00Z

But the picture overall gives a sense of a partnership that was surprisingly modern, and it hints, discreetly, that the sex was great too. 2009-12-19T01:15:00Z

For a vast and aggressive army of homicidal eye-gougers, the title creatures of Conor McPherson’s “The Birds” are a surprisingly low-key lot. Review: ‘The Birds’: Less-Than-Fierce-Feathered Nature in Revolt 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z

For a flagging brand looking to shake up its image a bit, the Miyake collection felt surprisingly deja vu. Men in skirts, shiny silks at Paris menswear shows 2011-06-24T00:33:10Z

It’s surprisingly easy to see how certain themes of “Hamilton” might resonate for Trump. Why Donald Trump and Jeb Bush should see “Hamilton” 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z

"Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Virginia home, manages to be both supremely elegant and surprisingly low-key. The grand façade has an almost wonky feel, with little regard to symmetry." AD100 Architects and Designers' Most Inspiring Travel Destinations 2014-04-01T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Prime and Wagyu tie for first, while Select places last. What are they smoking? At a Texas barbecue camp, it’s gotta be brisket. 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

Some of the busiest airports, not surprisingly, made the “worst” list. Here's a new list of 10 best and worst airports in America 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z

When Henry's letters weren't humblebragging about his latest kill, they were surprisingly poignant and vulnerable for a man notorious for settling his disputes in the Tower of London. The sappy, poignant, and risqué love letters of 7 world leaders 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z

Apple wants to exploit that reach — and help market its new music app — through radio, a medium that a decade ago may have seemed endangered by the Internet but has stayed surprisingly vital. Zane Lowe, the D.J. Scratching Out Beats 1 for Apple 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

For a franchise that centers on one person dating about 30 other people, it’s surprisingly prudish about sex. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

“Not Ready to Make Nice” was a linchpin of “Taking the Long Way,” the Chicks’ defiant but surprisingly nonpolitical response to the fray, which has sold two million copies. Two Dixie Chicks Form Court Yard Hounds 2010-04-24T02:45:00Z

The photographs’ renderings of frames within frames create surprisingly persuasive pop-up illusions. Chris Engman’s photographic illusions dazzle 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z

With no new album to focus on, she picks songs from her discography at her leisure, perhaps surprisingly paying most attention to 2003's underrated Worldwide Underground release. Erykah Badu – review 2012-06-29T15:21:57Z

Not surprisingly, then, it’s a strongly British take on Romanticism, rich in Turners, Blakes and Constables but short on some major artists such as Friedrich and his fellow Germans. Review: ‘The Critique of Reason’ Revisits What Romantic Art Means 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z

This alternate reality is, not surprisingly, anchored in place by the right-wing disinformation machine and Fox News. The lie of white “economic insecurity”: Race, class and the rise of Donald Trump 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z

In addition to being surprisingly amusing, this film sees how serious these strange musicians are about their art and that there is something quite magical about Frank and his gifts. 'Frank' gives you something to wrap your head around 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z

Suddenly and quite surprisingly, she reports, she is now making more money than her husband, which is something that her mother worries will alienate him. The Best Jokes of 2018 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z

Spending so much time with this coldblooded killer is often disturbing but, in the end, surprisingly rewarding. A thriller trilogy that thrills 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z

Despite surprisingly mediocre grades, he was nonetheless admitted to Harvard as a kind of legacy student — and nearly flunked out as a freshman. T.S. Eliot’s American childhood 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the 21st Century Consort did them one better; this group reliably offers some of the best and most interesting programming in Washington. Review | Six concerts in search of a composer: D.C. fetes Bernstein centennial 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, that was especially so of the mandolin writing. Music Review: Chris Thile and Mandolin Join Orpheus Ensemble at Carnegie 2012-03-26T22:38:28Z

But in Mr. Steward’s trial in Newport News Circuit Court, prosecutors surprisingly did not introduce the video or any mention of the lyrics, relying instead on witnesses who placed him at the scene. Acquitted of Murder, Rapper Is Convicted on Weapons Charge 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z

That last is the subject of the smart and surprisingly cathartic “Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11,” premiering Wednesday on Vice. Is 9/11 a Day, or Is It an Era? 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z

But surprisingly I really enjoyed reading it and I thought it was really well written! Finding Cherokee Brown by Siobhan Curham - review 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z

The piano parts, not surprisingly for this composer, are often elaborate, with daring chromatic harmonies and wondrous colorings. Two Singers Reveal the Core of Art Song, on Stages Big and Small 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

The script for this opener, however, is surprisingly clunky. TV highlights 22/05/12 2012-05-21T19:00:02Z

Not surprisingly, both bride and groom sported tattoos. Like a Tattoo, This Wedding Favor Is Forever 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z

Most of all, the film is surprisingly nimble at incorporating an emotional core that makes its story more interesting than the adventure itself. ‘Crater’ Review: A Rocking Road Trip 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z

The beloved Twitter persona Duchess Goldblatt is celebrated for her pithy wit and occasionally scathing observations, but this memoir from her anonymous creator is surprisingly poignant. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z

Compared with today’s invective, the 1991 version is surprisingly gentle: Watch your Kids, it reads. My day at Westboro Baptist: “Yes, Jesus hates you” 2013-03-24T11:00:00Z

He’s maintained a surprisingly low profile, earning his living at corporate shows and consulting with David Blaine, a producer of “Inner Circle” who calls Wind “my favorite magician.” ‘He Must Have Superpowers’: Asi Wind and His Sublime Card Tricks 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z

Nonetheless, the only work in “Gloria” to approach the transformation achieved by “Stop, Repair, Prepare” is perhaps not surprisingly the quietest and least assuming: a silent double-screen video projection titled “Half-Mast, Full-Mast.” Art Review: Combining People and Machines in Venice 2011-07-08T16:55:52Z

The supercharged Bartók that followed, not surprisingly, got a huge audience reaction. A night of supercharged Bartok, sparkling Mozart at SSO 2014-03-14T18:08:01Z

For a serious examination of the devastating and incurable disability that is narcolepsy, Henry Nicholls’s book, Sleepy Head, is a surprisingly funny account. ‘Narcolepsy isn’t funny’ – living with a sleep disorder 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z

In one surprisingly jazzy episode, the music breaks incongruously into what sounds like the fragment of a jaunty tune. Music Review: Renée Fleming’s Perspectives Residency at Carnegie Hall 2013-04-28T20:58:38Z

But surprisingly, Mr. Ocean’s newer, postrecognition material felt even more diffuse than “nostalgia, Ultra.” Music Review: Frank Ocean at the Bowery Ballroom - Review 2011-11-29T22:17:45Z

It’s the kind of comment the Irish singer-songwriter hears surprisingly often. Sinead O’Connor: “I couldn’t understand why people liked me” 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z

In its second season, “House of Cards” is just like its main character: clever, ruthless, a bit too self-satisfied and surprisingly powerful. ‘House of Cards’ Season 2: More delicious ruthlessness 2014-02-11T21:21:09Z

T&A TSA.Not surprisingly, the government is part of the gay recruitment agenda. 10 weirdest things the Christian right thinks will turn your kids gay 2014-03-29T12:00:00Z

The best routine, surprisingly, is set to part of Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” Dance Review: At the Irish Rep, Popular Music, Traditional Dance - Review 2011-09-13T21:39:58Z

This oddball charmer radiates warmth and wit from spooky start to surprisingly sob-worthy conclusion. Review: ‘Ride the Cyclone,’ About Teenagers, and Angst, in Purgatory 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z

The Fishermen by Hans Kirk In spite of Denmark´s history as a seafaring nation, surprisingly few of its novels describe life at sea. Carsten Jensen's top 10 seafaring tales 2010-04-14T11:04:00Z

The toilet paper came spooling off a leaf blower to surprisingly poetic effect. The 373-Hit Wonder 2011-01-07T15:27:23Z

“The Queen of Versailles,” a new documentary by Lauren Greenfield about life on the thin, fragile, sugarcoated top layer of the upper crust, captures the tone of the times with a clear, surprisingly compassionate eye. Review: ‘The Queen of Versailles’ by Lauren Greenfield 2012-07-19T16:06:31Z

Speaking of which, here’s Thicke in the surprisingly restrained “The Opposite of Me”: “All that she needs is something that I can’t give her.” Robin Thicke knows no shame on 'Paula' 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z

Considering Atlanta is ostensibly a show about a rapper trying to make it in arguably the most important city for hip-hop in the world, there’s surprisingly little rapping in the show itself. The best TV soundtracks of 2016 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z

But the possibility of solace, if not redemption, hangs tantalizingly close in this tough, honest novel by a surprisingly wise young writer. Book review: ‘Black River,’ by S.M. Hulse 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z

Now, my mom never made it, my grandma has never heard of it and there were no Italians in our orbit but surprisingly it became a go-to dish. Alfredo: Forever and always the hood's favorite 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z

Scott Pilgrim is consistently funny, the action is fantastic and very well done, and the music is surprisingly fun and listenable. Scott Pilgrim vs the adults 2010-08-05T13:50:00Z

There are buyers in all 50 states, with California, perhaps not surprisingly, the top market. The Most Narcissistic Exercise Equipment Ever 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, he named his Cape Cod abode the Elephant House. The Edward Gorey House on Cape Cod is the good kind of ghastly 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z

It’s more like the person you meet at a bar who, on second glance, is surprisingly attractive. Think Like a Man: Men and Women Behaving Bedly 2012-04-19T17:07:29Z

A surprisingly adorable scene of a CG bear as it makes mayhem in the bathroom. Cannes 2014: Weinstein Co. pumps slate filled with notables, questions 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z

She’s an intrepid guide to a surprisingly difficult topic: Travers was extremely private and her personal life, though fascinating, was confusing. Love ‘Mary Poppins Returns’? You’ll Love These Books, Too — No Matter How Old You Are 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z

Crumbled, pan-fried tofu is a surprisingly convincing stand-in for eggs, and a healthier one, too. 15 best tofu recipes to fry, bake, simmer and more 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, tourism is part of that stagnation. Fall of Ruble Benefits Tourists to Russia 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z

He has broad shoulders, a tapered waist, and, like many tennis players, surprisingly slender arms. Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z

On top of that, it’s surprisingly forthright in its structure and momentum, going easy on the red herrings. ‘Wayward Pines’: M. Night Shyamalan’s addictive new effort 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z

Instead of keeping the flower motif as an accent to later looks, the designer surprisingly dropped it in favor of all-white ensembles. Special Report: Fashion: Taking Charge at Kenzo 2011-03-07T19:23:37Z

He is a surprisingly good dancer, though, and could go further than anyone would have expected. 'Dancing with the Stars' Watch: The Season Premiere 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z

This self-proclaimed “microbakery” puts out a surprisingly vast number of sweet treats, including chai custard pie and the bakery’s trademark shortbread cookie. Five Places to Visit in Vancouver 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z

The question of whether a valuable artwork is genuine can be surprisingly fluid, changing over time based on evolving and sometime competing evaluations. Her ‘Chagall’ Is Headed for the Trash. How’s That for Caveat Emptor? 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z

Though this game features an older Drake, he was moving surprisingly well, knocking down an enemy and catching his opponent's gun on the fly. E3: Sony puts a date on 'The Last Guardian,' showcases new 'Uncharted' 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z

Cruise’s own career was a little wobbly at the time he made “Rock of Ages,” so his work here is delightfully self-aware, displaying a wounded vulnerability that makes this a surprisingly personal piece of acting. Stream These 13 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in October 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z

It is a battle between the welfare mother and the bureaucracy of the city, and surprisingly enough it encompasses the yearly battle between the taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service. ‘Power Must Be Taken’: Excerpts From ‘The Anarchist Cookbook’ 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z

When I canvassed for this list, friends were surprisingly eager to share, relieved to reveal guilty pleasures, and grateful for the opportunity to unveil their dorkiness. The 50 dorkiest songs you secretly love 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

One of the reasons for this differential, according to the lead author of the study, was surprisingly simple. How psychopaths take over 2012-10-13T17:00:00Z

The horror spoof “Lake Placid” and the comedy “The Proposal” were marked by her characters’ surprisingly salty language. Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z

Wood explains how the old order was swept away by two world wars, the crumbling of empire and the swift – and all things considered, mostly surprisingly unfussy – rebuilding of Britain as a post-industrial, multicultural nation. TV highlights 10/08/2012 2012-08-09T18:59:01Z

It is surprisingly easy to get lost in what surrounds you, even with a headset perched on your face. ‘Hamlet’ in Virtual Reality Casts the Viewer in the Play 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z

Most surprisingly, the book moved at a slug’s pace. My Stephen King problem 2012-07-06T14:42:00Z

And she has a surprisingly strong belief in the “unsung glory of marriage.” Heather Havrilesky’s “Existential” Advice 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z

The story of how SAM got its big Picasso moment starts, surprisingly, not among the European sculptures and paintings, but in the museum's African and Oceanic art wing. SAM snagged a show that is big for art lovers, could be big boost for museum 2010-10-03T02:07:00Z

But even at those galleries, established South African artists are surprisingly affordable in international terms, and the local gallerists say that South African art is consistently selling well. Scene/ Seen: Art and Artisans Flourish After Apartheid 2011-02-04T12:00:05Z

But while “The Clock” is accurately parsing real time, movie time goes nuts, rushing past in an exhilarating, surprisingly addictive flood. Art Review: As in Life, Timing Is Everything in the Movies 2011-02-03T21:43:44Z

More surprisingly, they seemed genuinely interested in our replies. New York City From a Pint-Size Perspective 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

The recording, not surprisingly, matches the spirit of the show. ArtsBeat: An Offbeat Gallery Show With Its Own Soundtrack 2014-05-05T16:32:52Z

Down the street, there’s a steampunk store called World’s End, which serves a surprisingly substantial niche within the community — there’s actually an annual steampunk festival in Port Townsend. An American Rain Forest and Its Charming Neighbor 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z

It's a fun idea, but the limited nuances of his "controls" means that, as yet, some of RDJ's talents – insane rhythms; surprisingly good tunes – are left largely unexplored. This week's new live music 2012-10-05T23:05:18Z

This work stoppage by otherwise contributing members of their society was causing great hardship among those who were still working, and not surprisingly, they resented their layabout comrades. GOP congressman uses Bible to justify punishing the poor 2013-05-28T17:42:00Z

Not surprisingly, the Canadian best-seller lists overlap a great deal with our own. Around the World With Books: A Peek at Global Best-Seller Lists 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z

Both wines are subtle, nuanced and elegant, sneakily and almost surprisingly intense. 12 Wines From Argentina and Chile to Seek Out 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z

"These sourdough soft pretzels are made with sourdough starter discard and are surprisingly easy to make," says Kyleigh Sage of Barley & Sage. Super Bowl 2022 snack recipes: Try these 5 winners 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z

The Sunday performance was, not surprisingly, sold out, a bittersweet reminder of an earlier time. Death Knell for Opera in San Diego After 49 Years 2014-04-13T21:46:55Z

Lewis’s occasionally blithe humor belies a surprisingly earnest argument. Can Surrogacy Remake the World? 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z

I didn’t think I had to be married, but now that I am, I’m surprisingly happy. Collaborating in Their Artwork and in Life 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z

Brisk and hot-blooded, Hubbard Street’s program was perfect fare for a surprisingly cool summer night. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago whips up a storm at Wolf Trap 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

It is a surprisingly difficult gesture to make, achievable only by using an odd combination of small muscles in the hand known as the lumbricals. Anatomies: The Human Body, Its Parts and the Stories They Tell by Hugh Aldersey-Williams – review 2013-02-28T08:00:01Z

The Big C, subtitled "Time to grab life by the balls", is, surprisingly, given the subject matter, a comedy. Who's afraid of the big C? 2010-09-18T23:06:00Z

Despite the high concept, it's a surprisingly low-brow entertainment, all pretension exorcised from the original script. SXSW 2011: Duncan Jones on Source Code 2011-03-13T17:05:00Z

And now it's been infiltrated by a surprisingly good scripted series. Review: 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce' marries Bravo to good TV 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z

“No matter what they tell you, as women, we are always alone,” she says to Cleo in a moment of desolation that’s brilliantly, perhaps surprisingly, punctuated by a burst of drunken physical comedy. And the winner probably isn't: this season's 11 overlooked film performances 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the executive said he was fine with it. CBS Reveals 'Supergirl' Details: The Costume is 'Awesome' 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z

Smith’s pursuit of money and power and her entourage’s hard partying ways result in a surprisingly high body count for two short acts, all captured by the hackneyed lenses of performers dressed as television cameras. Buxom and Doomed: The Odd Marriage of Opera and Anna Nicole 2013-09-27T14:09:14Z

It helps that despite the full fat content of the milk, the yogurt tastes surprisingly light. Sweet relief: yogurt moves back into the savory realm 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z

But that is turning out to be surprisingly hard. What It Felt Like When “Cat Person” Went Viral 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z

On “Christmas Christmas,” Cheap Trick throws its clanging, power-pop heroics at a selection of songs from well outside the Christmas canon, including three original compositions; the results are surprisingly infectious. Holiday Hits, Christmas Comebacks and Some Jingle Bell Schlock 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z

And not surprisingly, there are several other leading roles in the works. Mahershala Ali Finally Gets the Leading Role He Deserves 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z

His portrait of life under jihadi rule in northern Mali is brutal and shocking, but also gentle, generous and surprisingly funny. The Best Movies of 2015 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z

One work shirt was black, in a silk-cashmere blend, and surprisingly, a little sheer. Critical Shopper: Belstaff, Another Attempt at Upward Mobility 2012-10-09T21:24:12Z

The “Two Cabins” book makes the “Two Cabins” ensemble surprisingly palpable and becomes something of a collaborative artwork itself. Last Chance: Works by James Benning and Others at Artists Space 2014-02-21T23:09:28Z

Not surprisingly, new-music ensembles — particularly groups of young players who grew up absorbing lessons from the pop world — have been the most aggressive about finding colorful names. Classical Groups Get Creative With Names 2010-05-13T14:38:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, according to Oliver’s research, the South is the least segregated region of the U.S. for black students, while New York City is almost the worst. John Oliver Looks at School Segregation on 'Last Week Tonight' 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z

Somewhat surprisingly for a director so adept at probing hidden feelings, Mr. Gold, who lives in Brooklyn with his girlfriend, the playwright Amy Herzog, concedes that he is neither emotional nor sentimental. Awkwardness as the Avenue to Success 2010-10-03T02:00:00Z

There’s something surprisingly uniform and a little reductive in this female reaction. ‘Notes on an Execution’ Isn’t Your Typical Serial Killer Novel 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z

Dress at Midnight Mission was, of course, varied, sometimes surprisingly so, with some members of skid row finely decked out. 'The Messiah' from opposite ends of the economic spectrum 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, much of the media coverage attracted by the study flew under the headline: “‘Hate Circuit’ Found in Brain.” Pop neuroscience is bunk! 2013-06-08T15:30:00Z

Not surprisingly, a bride-to-be doesn’t want to be upstaged on her big day by sports. Guests angry that bride won't let them watch sports during the wedding 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z

The food was so fresh and surprisingly good that we ate past the point of reason, and took the rest home. Tiko Riko: Salvadoran eatery on Greenwood works pupusa magic 2012-11-08T21:05:04Z

One contraption is a heart made of bits of scaffolding, in which Bieber plays surprisingly competent acoustic guitar for "Favorite Girl" – the kind of emotionally explicit swoon-fodder in which teen idols have long specialised. Justin Bieber and Katy Perry live 2011-03-20T00:05:30Z

Not surprisingly, reviewers on Amazon seemed to be more excited about Mr. Bone than the sweater itself. The Kenneth Bone Effect 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z

Birmingham even cites the novel’s very first review in the London Observer — and it is surprisingly spot on: “ ‘Mr. James Joyce is a man of genius,’ Sisley Huddleston declared. Joyce, ‘Ulysses’ and obscenity viewed in page-turner style

The setting: Not surprisingly, palms play a prominent role in the décor, from the carpeting in the narrow, casual dining room to the plants. Thai Palms: Flavors of Southeast Asia in Rainier Valley 2013-04-18T21:58:06Z

Not surprisingly, the concerts are usually packed, as the Sunday afternoon performance by the Amphion String Quartet was. Music Review: Amphion String Quartet in Schneider Concerts - Review 2012-01-10T23:14:47Z

Not surprisingly, a number people plan to finally scale literary classics that have long intimidated them, including “literature that I never got around to, even from the old high school reading list.” Perspective | Conquer ‘Moby-Dick,’ finish ‘Infinite Jest’: Avid readers share their resolutions for 2021 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z

Far from teetering on the edge of the abyss, the generation of 1913 looks surprisingly carefree. 1913: The Year Before the Storm by Florian Illies – review 2013-07-19T09:00:01Z

But when I started asking the internet, my friends, and strangers on the street what they did with their crop of loquats, I found surprisingly little information. Everything you need to know about tangy, floral loquats 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z

Though the series premiered 43 years ago, "Maude" is surprisingly fresh and relevant. Bea Arthur took 'Maude' out of 'Family's' shadow 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z

The house is opaque and guarded as it faces the street and much more open, not surprisingly, toward the beach. Is Craig Ellwood's beachfront Hunt House in jeopardy? 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z

The 2010 documentary, "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work," which shows her offstage and on — and with and without makeup on her overly managed mug — was fascinating and surprisingly touching. Review: Joan Rivers proves she won't be denied at Snoqualmie Casino show 2011-02-13T22:22:04Z

Not surprisingly, the mainstream media are anxious to service these obsessions, and so every launch of a sacred object is lavishly reported. iPhone worship has seen the media lose all sense of proportion 2010-08-07T23:05:00Z

As with Offspring, I find myself surprisingly able to suspend my disbelief and buy into this instagram-ready family, in part because the show's prepared to serve us up some pretty unlikeable characters. Masterchef, House Rules, Time of Our Lives – TV review 2013-07-01T00:21:21Z

After nearly 20 years as a gallery destination, and despite a spate of sleek new apartment buildings, it is still nothing but art, and it still feels surprisingly raw — gentrified but not especially gentled. What?s Blooming Indoors 2011-04-21T22:57:20Z

Not surprisingly, social realism was the reigning style. Part Traditionalist, Part Naturalist, Part Dissident 2010-02-19T21:56:00Z

The concert’s principal work, Tortelier’s orchestration of Ravel’s Piano Trio, was surprisingly effective. A trial by fire for young BSO conductor at Strathmore 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z

Mr. Franco looked a little distracted and even blasé — not surprisingly for a multiplatform performer-writer who is working on an English doctorate at Yale. The Tv Watch: Make It New? Oscar Courts Internet Age 2011-02-28T05:33:01Z

Despite their reputation, clams have a surprisingly high rate of depression. Style Invitational Week 1293: Constitutional unconvention 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z

He is a physical wreck, though he puts on a surprisingly good and vigorous show as, without an audience, he staggers about a stage delivering songs, limericks, innuendoes and reminiscences. Movie Review: ‘Barrymore’ Stars Christopher Plummer; Érik Canuel Directs 2012-11-14T23:24:22Z

Yet for many of those women the “GLOW” experience was surprisingly liberating. In Season 3, “GLOW” Raises the Stakes 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z

Washington found in his writer-director a surprisingly supportive collaborator who was just as concerned about the acting as he was the massive set pieces. John David Washington cements his stardom in ‘Tenet’ 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z

He seemed surprisingly shy, but maybe that’s because there was a critic in the room. An Appraisal: Tony Scott Made Movies as a Maximalist 2012-08-20T21:30:32Z

When she sang “Before the Parade Passes By,” she proceeded gingerly down a surprisingly narrow vocal passageway. Bette Midler and 'Hello, Dolly!': A match that makes for Broadway heaven 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the two Seattle music institutions have some intertwining history. KEXP will play every Sub Pop release to celebrate label’s 30th anniversary 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, however, Lear's career began not with words but with pictures. Two hundred years of nonsense 2012-05-22T07:39:49Z

But the Brad Pitt on screen remains surprisingly elusive. The Oscars: Brad Pitt Discusses ?Moneyball? and ?Tree of Life? 2011-12-30T18:44:10Z

Ms. Scott is also surprisingly self-conscious, about her height, about how people perceive her lifestyle, though she jokes and uses that to her advantage. L’Wren Scott — Fashion, Mick Jagger and Now a Fragrance 2012-12-12T22:49:09Z

Bonheur herself looks surprisingly modern, wearing pants in the 19th century when it was generally against the law in France for women to “cross-dress.” Review | Female artists have been overlooked and ignored. This book wants to correct that. 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z

While the dazzling widescreen footage of the climb will have you holding your breath, the story behind it is well-told and surprisingly affecting. June 11 at SIFF: The festival goes widescreen with 'The Wildest Dream' 2010-06-10T20:53:00Z

The book’s surprisingly accurate marketing copy characterizes it as “ ‘Inception’ meets ‘True Detective,’ ” but it also contains elements of “Solaris,” “Interstellar,” “Twin Peaks,” “Minority Report,” and even “Stargate.” What We’re Reading This Summer 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, she remains unnamed throughout the text. Review | A teenager meets the family she didn’t know existed in ‘A Girl Returned’ 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, he couldn’t do the same with random arrangements on the board: “His memory was no better than that of a beginner, because his chess expertise and database of patterns were of little help.” What You See Is What You Get 2011-07-09T04:13:03Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, given their relative youth, country's next wave dominates the digital sales charts as well. Lady Antebellum leads year-end country charts 2010-12-10T23:56:00Z

Some good people will be there, including a surprisingly large amount of one- or two-person development teams, eager to show the world their dream through the games that they've made. PAX Australia: can it escape controversy? 2013-07-19T00:32:35Z

And even with exhibition and art event calendars planned years — if not a decade — in advance, logistical considerations within the industry remain surprisingly last-minute. Mindful of Its Impact on the Planet, the Art World Aims for Sustainability 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, though, the harshest commentary came from the Parents Television Council. Steamy 'Glee' GQ pics have many, well, steaming 2010-10-21T23:16:00Z

And, not surprisingly, the men’s wear collections just ended here seemed infused with hunger for prosperity. Fashion Review: Italian Men?s Fashion Week Shows in Milan Go Conservative 2012-01-18T23:53:35Z

His cloak-and-dagger adventure novels veered into social satire, the gory and occasionally the supernatural, but his definition of what was truly frightening was surprisingly prosaic. Warren Murphy, Writer and Creator of Remo Williams, Dies at 81 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z

“The Last American Vampire” is far superior and is a surprisingly funny, antic sequel that’s like a delirious mash-up of the Web series “Drunk History” and the gothic 1960s soap opera “Dark Shadows.” Review: ‘The Last American Vampire,’ by Seth Grahame-Smith 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z

But also, far more surprisingly, it’s one of the richest and most satisfying depictions of the vampires-in-the-modern-world conundrum ever concocted. “What We Do in the Shadows”: A hilarious mockumentary on suburban vampire angst 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z

Mr. Palin, perhaps surprisingly to some viewers, also makes a pretty strong case that he is the celebrity you’d want in the foxhole with you if you were ever caught in a real war. Television Review: ‘Stars Earn Stripes’ on NBC, With Gen. Wesley Clark 2012-08-12T21:33:26Z

While "True Grit" is entertaining, it's also surprisingly lacking in emotional resonance, as well as the intriguing sense of ambiguity that so often permeates Coen pictures. Capsule reviews: 'True Grit,' 'Little Fockers' 2010-12-22T18:47:15Z

When fresh and cool, their flesh has a subtly sweet snap that pairs surprisingly well with firm blue cheeses. Your ultimate guide to pairing summer fruit and cheese 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z

Eventually, A&E reversed its decision and Robertson returned to the series, but the controversy surprisingly didn't help ratings. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to appear in 'Duck Dynasty' season premiere 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z

The insult turns out to be surprisingly odious, and Richard and his guys have to skedaddle. 'Silicon Valley' Recap: It's Apple Maps Bad 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z

With its fine style, comfort and friendly staff, the Laslett fills a gap in a neighborhood with surprisingly few boutique hotels. Stylish Comfort in Notting Hill 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z

Brittle Crystal is a broad musical canvas with complex patterns and contrasts, and has a surprisingly good video which makes fun of Pitchfork, Stereogum and Gorilla vs. June's best music from across the MAP 2012-06-13T10:52:13Z

The Vatican is an anachronistic, albeit surprisingly tenacious system, in which pecking orders and an absurd penchant for secrecy and intrigue prevail. Author rattles Jewish leaders 2012-06-21T21:17:00Z

The owner, Hillary Uduh, and his cousin Promise Edoro, who cooks alongside him, opened Hills Kitchen in February, partly because of the surprisingly few Nigerian restaurants in the city. Nigerian Soups and Jollof Rice at Hills Kitchen in Brooklyn 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z

We are less apt to praise them after a pleasant train journey or a surprisingly clear bit of M25. Premium rail product? That's the early morning smell of a stranger's armpit 2013-01-06T00:08:11Z

According to Dowdy, a lot of the options are surprisingly similar to meals we eat on Earth. Ever wondered what’s on the astronauts’ menu? 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z

"But I think, in the end, it has worked surprisingly well." Fish tales: new art show at Two Temple Place trawls Cornwall's past 2013-01-25T17:45:35Z

Photograph: Rex Features The snubbed British film director Michael Winner as – surprisingly – he failed to be acknowledged in the 85th Academy Awards' traditional In Memoriam section. Oscars snub Michael Winner 2013-02-25T04:33:22Z

Judging by the color of the wine, just beginning to fade around the edges from ruby to brick, it was, not surprisingly, the most evolved. Rioja Gran Reserva, a Wine Beginning to Be Shaped by Time 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z

Trading cards, hot in the 1980s and early ’90s before yielding to countless technological advancements, have again become especially coveted, and somewhat surprisingly so. Tech destroyed trading cards. Then tech (and the pandemic) brought the hobby back. 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z

Mr. Dulli is a blowzy, heartfelt storyteller, a sex symbol for the down and out, and a prodigious and surprisingly respectful coverer of R & B standards. The Week Ahead: May 20 ? 26 2012-05-20T08:00:06Z

Before long Mr. Reed, a self-described shy man, became known for his subtle, surprisingly sympathetic characterizations of Gilbert and Sullivan’s buffoons. John Reed, Master of Gilbert and Sullivan?s Patter Songs, Dies at 94 2010-02-28T04:19:00Z

This role-reversal is surprisingly common and indicates that children are far more attuned to their bodies than we think they are. What terminally ill children taught this doctor about how to live 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z

The Big Al, however — Diet Coke with coconut syrup and lime — was surprisingly tasty. Becoming a Salt Lake City Convert 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z

He's a fine Brahms conductor, but he's also, rather surprisingly, a slow one. RLPO/Vasily Petrenko – review 2012-07-08T14:46:27Z

He slopes in, long and loping, in a white T-shirt, dark jeans and jacket, trainers and shades, blingtastic lion medallion hanging down his chest, patchy Rasta beard, and surprisingly beautiful. Snoop who? 2013-04-06T08:00:00Z

There were three great and surprisingly suspenseful movies this year about known historical events, Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty and Argo. Mary Pols’ Top 10 Movies of 2012 2012-12-20T14:00:34Z

Their conversation is one that I hear surprisingly often. No photos, please! Families of my dying patients shy away from taking pictures in hospice, but why? 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the soundtrack from the 1954 American romantic comedy "Three Coins in the Fountain" was played in the background at the presentation in Rome's city hall. Rome Trevi Fountain, symbol of Dolce Vita, to get big facelift 2013-01-28T19:09:31Z

Not surprisingly, Elizabeth's joy in her late-found happiness is mixed with reminders of early hardships, and the notional rejection the form seems to demand produces some heavily mournful Victorian postures in many of the sonnets. Poem of the week: Sonnets from the Portuguese, No 43, by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 2010-05-24T14:28:00Z

Miller’s urgent tale about the ties between technology, race, gender and class privilege is also surprisingly heartwarming. The 5 best science fiction and fantasy novels of 2018 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z

The answer is, surprisingly, the Atlantic, since the canal runs more or less north to south but on a slant. Simon Hoggart's week: a stalking horse from the same stable 2013-02-01T15:39:43Z

I feel surprisingly alert, and my mood is much improved by a Haydn piano sonata on Radio 3. Therapy lamps tested: ‘The optical equivalent of freezing cold shower' 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z

But, more than that, Silicon Valley also functions as a surprisingly tight drama. Silicon Valley: the best and only comedy you should be watching 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z

“I Contain Multitudes” is surprisingly autobiographical in parts. Bob Dylan Has a Lot on His Mind 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

Despite all the glitter, the sneakers are surprisingly wearable. Festive Footwear and Other Whimsical Duds for the Holidays 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z

For conjunctivitis, glandular fever and tonsillitis, the recommended time off school is – surprisingly – none. Should I send my sick child to school? 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z

Meanwhile, the usefulness of surprisingly stiff Ref Tom Papa seemed to fade with every passing moment. Seinfeld's "Marriage Ref" worth a few giggles 2010-03-03T08:07:00Z

Given those folk tale origins, "Princess Kaguya" not surprisingly begins with that hard-working bamboo cutter chopping away in the forest he lives in. In 'Princess Kaguya,' a wondrous parable about what matters 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z

Linen closets and tidy storage areas are surprisingly common in Asian horror films, which may have cultural ramifications that go over the heads of moviegoers in the west. Joe Queenan's guide to horror film cliches 2010-10-22T11:00:00Z

But as the rain increased, the crowd at Seth Troxler’s headlining Pink Tent set remained surprisingly sparse. Hard Summer fest: A$AP Mob, Flosstradamus, Skrillex with Diplo 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z

I am a planner — perhaps not surprisingly, given my occupation. Perspective | Life is about to get busier again. Here’s how to keep your time — and mind — organized. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z

"I could say almost surprisingly, because it's not the kind of vocabulary that I've grown up with. The whole piece is a big meditation on tides of existence." Seattle conductor Ludovic Morlot at the helm of the L.A. Phil for 'Become Ocean' 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z

The evening’s highlights were not surprisingly the zesty, signature Pink Martini numbers, many equipped with an infectious Latin beat that made you want to get up and rumba. Pink Martini, a sweet and sour cocktail | Concert review 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, such a prospect is fuelling scientists' appetites for a return mission to Titan. Welcome to a new Eden ? two billion miles from Earth 2010-05-08T23:06:00Z

It's brilliantly directed and surprisingly subtle, with the episode's themes – identity, ambition, loneliness, responsibility, the death of innocence – handled beautifully. Skins bows out with grown-up drama 2013-06-29T05:00:00Z

“Getting a character from a sofa to a window is surprisingly difficult,” he said. Your Book Editor Just Snagged Your Spot on the Best-Seller List 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z

The surprisingly touching rapport between Darren and Lucy is one instance of the play’s thoughtful and affectionate treatment of characters who, in a shallower work, might be dismissed as nerdy social misfits. Despite able performances, ‘Agents of Azeroth’ needs a reboot 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z

But Nirvana’s appeal is still surprisingly fresh, as evidenced by the reaction to Deervana, a temporary side project of the Rhode Island indie folk band Deer Tick in which the band channeled their flannel-wearing idols. ArtsBeat: Video: Deer Tick Channels the Band's Inner Grunge to Play Nirvana 2011-06-24T19:45:29Z

Not surprisingly, his new album — entitled "George Harrison" — was awash in good vibes. George Harrison's spectacular comeback: What 1979 meant for his post-Beatles career 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z

Katie Derham presents and interviews the composer about the inspirations for his works, one of which, surprisingly, is a painting by Picasso. TV highlights Christmas Day 2012-12-21T10:09:43Z

Not surprisingly, the message didn’t go over well, and the “bill” was never paid. Bride demands guests 'gift' more money the morning after the wedding 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z

Soaked dried dates and shredded coconut made for a surprisingly effective crust in the Key lime pie. The gluten-free force is stronger, thanks to two new cookbooks 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z

Breaking the news of Darcy’s demise to Firth, who starred opposite Renee Zellweger in the film adaptations of “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” was surprisingly tough. Bridget Jones is Back in ‘Mad About the Boy’ 2013-10-14T14:44:34Z

But here is a sparkling shiraz from South Africa that is also extremely food-friendly and surprisingly good — surprising because it doesn’t fit any paradigm. 4 wines plus a cider that belong on your Thanksgiving table 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z

Research literature on the question of whether sugar is addictive and thus a nutritional variant on a drug of abuse is surprisingly sparse. Is sugar the world’s most popular drug? | Gary Taubes 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

And watching the slow, cautious courtship between Victoria and Albert is so pleasurable, so surprisingly not-boring, that it doesn't matter how much of the ending we already know. 2009-12-19T01:15:00Z

The psychoanalytic profession has, in the meantime, done surprisingly little to defend itself. The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz – review 2013-01-27T07:01:24Z

They are light and airy on the inside, deliciously crisp on the outside — and surprisingly easy to whip up for a crowd. A tender homage 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, an area of particular interest for Bill is impotence. 'Masters of Sex' recap: Researchers go from observing to healing 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z

Gluck’s 1774 “Paris version” score, rich with tuneful arias and orchestral interludes, came to life in the hands of conductor Stephen Stubbs, who gave a warm, well-paced, and surprisingly zippy account of the music. Imaginative ‘Orphée’ melds period authenticy, innovation 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, women often find this sexual hypocrisy baffling and logically inconsistent. "Cheating’s OK for me, but not for thee" — inside the messy psychology of sexual double standards 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, social media has played a crucial role in building the businesses, with new followers daily. How Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Has Become a Role Model for Other Celebrities 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z

Having built a live reputation with well-crafted, pun-heavy stand-up, his debut solo show breaks up the spoken material with surprisingly tuneful, gently eccentric songs. This week's new live comedy 2011-04-01T23:06:01Z

It’s surprisingly hard to be restrained in that area, I might add.” Trent Reznor contemplates the future, the road 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, she got caught up in the McCarthy hysteria. 'A Covert Affair': Julia Child and Paul Child in a true spy story 2011-03-23T23:02:03Z

But the film goes wildly rogue in its a surprisingly current view of trauma. 25 years ago, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" told the future of teen trauma 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z

“Our world is in many not very subtle ways, but in some surprisingly subtle ways, really transforming underneath us.” ‘The Peripheral’ Isn’t Really About the Future 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z

Such a simple symbolic act seems to have surprisingly powerful cathartic effects. Burning Man highlights the primordial human need for ritual 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the audience leapt to its collective feet for a standing ovation. Review: Yefim Bronfman pushes boundaries of what’s possible on piano 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z

It all looks as though your favorite granny took a design degree, but the end result is stimulating and surprisingly warm. The Luxury of Roughing It 2010-02-25T07:55:00Z

What she learned is that temptations fade surprisingly fast. It’s Not That Hard to Buy Nothing 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z

Towers of books teetered throughout; but the space was surprisingly airy and light-filled. Ian Buruma on a New Era at The New York Review of Books 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z

It’s a surprisingly chauvinistic argument, and factually untrue, given Emily’s wide reading of Romantic literature — in English and German. Perspective | Two centuries after her birth, Emily Brontë’s gifts keep giving 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z

They decided to visit one another’s hometowns for the first time and film the experience, which proved surprisingly emotional for some members. Backstreet Boys, all grown up and ready for movie redemption 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z

A few cuts came surprisingly close to purist techno, unwinding long bass patterns that subverted club music while obeying all its basic rules. Aphex Twin's 'Syro' lines up the faithful at Complex in Glendale 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z

She said social justice, not surprisingly given the year’s events, was a repeated preoccupation of directors. London film festival to be 'most accessible yet' as lineup unveiled 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, music by Bach was prominent, ending each half of the concert. Music Review: Visitors Lift Up Their Voices to Bach and More 2011-05-24T21:09:19Z

Their portrait of Paris is surprisingly beautiful, touched less by the artists’ painful circumstances than by a longing for respite from bleak lives. For Homeless Photographers, Pride of Place in Paris 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z

But interspersed among the vintage hits every night will be tunes from Springfield's last several studio albums, all surprisingly strong. Rick Springfield can rock a sci-fi novel too 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z

It’s also a surprisingly successful get for the streaming platform. How ‘The Kissing Booth’ went from a teenager’s passion project to a Netflix sensation 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

Ms. Coonrod’s attempt to solve the problem of Shylock by multiplication is surprisingly effective. Review: A Flock of Shylocks Transforms ‘Merchant of Venice’ 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Mr. Puts excels in the more romantic scenes. Review: ‘The Manchurian Candidate,’ Eagerly Awaited, Has Premiere in St. Paul 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z

Tears have had a surprisingly prominent place in the history of the novel. The Meaning of Writerly Tears 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z

Although it only takes visitors up to the Middle Ages, the themes feel surprisingly modern. In a prison that once housed Jews, a new museum devoted to Italy’s Jewish experience 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z

An ironic thing about the "desert blues" of Saharan musicians such as Tinariwen and Terakaft is that, for all the conflict of their origins, they can sound surprisingly slick. This week's new live music 2012-11-24T00:05:34Z

It is a language surprisingly rich in endearments, given its history. How I Taught My Son to Speak Russian 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z

By contrast, I found the show surprisingly authentic and saw it as a cathartic opportunity to share with the world my beloved country’s tragedy. “Narcos” isn’t “Breaking Bad”: How season 2 betrays Pablo Escobar’s victims 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z

Sweet potatoes are often roasted for salads, but boiling them peeled and whole works surprisingly well. Here’s how to make the best potato salads this summer 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z

Cut through the fuss, and what’s left is a surprisingly dull exercise in bruised ballad singing. Album review: Lana Del Rey, 'Born to Die' 2012-01-27T03:44:00Z

Indeed, it’s taken a surprisingly long time for Flipbacks to make a splash in the United States. John Green wants you to read tiny books 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z

The Weeknd and Luke Combs were among the artists surprisingly snubbed this year. Grammy Nominations 2021: See the List 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z

Season 3 of this surprisingly robust revival continues to bring familiar faces back to the “Karate Kid” arena, this time drawing mostly from “The Karate Kid Part II.” How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z

Even with his tall, hefty physique, Mr. Maestri, a compelling actor, is surprisingly light on his feet. Review: ‘Don Pasquale’ Returns to the Met, With a Bravura Aria and More 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z

He won't say how much he earns, and although it's reportedly in excess of £10m, he insists, surprisingly convincingly, that wealth hasn't separated him from his childhood friends in Sussex, who remain his closest confidants. Working Piers 2011-01-17T08:00:05Z

The performances, in every case spirited and vital, survived amplification and the elements surprisingly well. Review: The Knights Are Spirited in Central Park, Despite Soggy Weather 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

Auction officials have spoken of the difficulty of assembling sales this season following a year of surprisingly buoyant results that saw prices recover from recessionary lows, enhancing the appeal of fine art as an investment. Christie's art auction falls short of estimate 2011-05-05T07:45:40Z

Mr. Williams came to fashion relatively late and, not surprisingly, by a circuitous route. Is All Fur Bad Fur? 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z

Each surprisingly sturdy plastic page shows a layer: a leaf or two, an acorn, ants and a leaf, a grasshopper and two leaves. Board Books That Let Toddlers Join the Action 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z

As an Amazon pilot — it’s one of two, along with “Casanova,” going up on Friday — it looks kind of ordinary, surprisingly like a broadcast network drama. Review: In ‘Sneaky Pete’ and ‘Casanova,’ a Fast Talker and a Smooth Talker 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z

While this may not be to all tastes, it's an intriguing read, with a bold and surprisingly moving ending. Crime fiction roundup – reviews 2012-07-13T21:43:00Z

Troubled times continue on the tiptoeing “Talking at the Same Time”, Waits delivering a grim outlook with a surprisingly smooth falsetto that never hints at cracking like on previous efforts. Tom Waits Goes Back to the Well on Bad As Me 2011-10-25T09:00:51Z

Laura Zwicker, a lawyer who specializes in estate planning, told the wire service that not having a will is surprisingly common. Aretha Franklin died without a will, leaving her estate’s future uncertain 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z

At its best, it's a well-acted, surprisingly clear-eyed look at the inconsistent relationship between passion and enduring love, and the innovative ways in which people bend their own rules to accommodate their need for pleasure. 'Satisfaction' and 'Rush' sound a bit familiar 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

As a result of the Met’s new presentation, “Reimagining Modernism: 1900-1950,” lots of surprisingly powerful labor-themed pieces are now up on the walls, seeing the light of day for the first time in years. Where Blue-Collar Art Is Having Its Moment 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

The Museum of Modern Art, for example, was a surprisingly good choice. The Frugal Traveler in San Francisco With His Year-Old Daughter 2010-03-13T03:49:00Z

Other than a brief cameo in “Furious 7,” he hadn’t appeared in a “Fast” movie since, but surprisingly enough, he’s back for “F9.” Wait, Who’s Fast, Who’s Furious? 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z

Yet while the series has, over the years, made surprisingly cogent arguments about everything from gun control to mental illness, its true dedication has been to its own flavor of nonsense, and to itself. The Comforts of Watching “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Eat Itself 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z

And from past experience, he has a surprisingly simple test to determine when that has occurred: Employees start to answer the phone. Can Britain’s Top Bookseller Save Barnes & Noble? 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z

If “neurosurgeon” sounds like surprisingly scientific territory for a novelist whose primary interest lies in the supernatural, consider this point that Rice made in an interview with The Times in 2021, shortly before her death. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Finding Your Roots’ and ‘Mayfair Witches’ 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z

On the outside it’s sweet and gorgeous and bright, but when you bite inside it, it’s surprisingly hollow. Amazon's new pilots: Sevigny shines in standout show The Cosmopolitans 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z

Amy Ryan is quickly resonant in a deadpan role, and the script offers a surprisingly unforced amiability, emotional clarity, and deft espionage entanglements. The Good and the Bad in “Central Intelligence” 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z

Yet he remains surprisingly on the fringes in the orchestra world. Miguel Harth Bedoya and L.A. Phil have special chemistry 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z

In its 20th year, “South Park” offers a pointed and, surprisingly, still-potent platform for commentary on current events. ‘South Park’: After Two Decades, It’s Still by the Seat of Their Pants 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z

Given that it hasn’t been used since the early 19th century, when the British abolished slavery, it looks surprisingly sturdy. On Slavery’s Doorstep in Ghana 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, considering Hansen's interests, he found Clinton's nonverbal communication indicated he wasn't being completely open about what he knew about Area 51. Will Jimmy Kimmel get Obama to talk aliens? 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

They explained the criteria of what does and does not constitute harassment, criteria that I discovered are surprisingly vague. I took Fox News’ sexual harassment class 2013-06-04T11:45:00Z

This is a very surprisingly emotionally charged time, so people like me, I think, are very relevant and necessary in sorting through all this information and emotional content. Dave Chappelle to Embark on U.S. Comedy Tour this Fall 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly for a record born from the heartbreak of divorce, “Chemistry” is at its most distinct when it abandons the weight of pathos and allows Clarkson to get loose. Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Chemistry’ Draws on Familiar Formulas 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z

As the best raconteurs do, Mr. Cutrone treated facts as flexible elements, although surprisingly often the tall tales he related turned out to have been true. Ronnie Cutrone, a Man of Another, Cooler City 2013-08-02T22:08:34Z

Readers, not surprisingly, had mixed feelings about these polarizing wines. Manzanilla Sherry: Singular, Saline and So Polarizing 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z

What would have otherwise been a passing joke got serious later in the day when Albright surprisingly responded with, "I'm considering going as hunky Conan O'Brien -- but that might be too far fetched." Conan O'Brien ignites Twitter war with Madeleine Albright 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

I am reminded that the stranded astronaut in the novel and film, “The Martian,” was, not surprisingly, saved by his ability to cultivate the not-so-humble potato. The Humble Potato Is Exalted in the Mountains of Peru 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z

That may sound heavy-handed, but it works surprisingly well. ‘The Song’ Follows a Wayward Singer to Redemption 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z

The surprisingly intimate pictures of the river, in particular, suggest just how much our attitude toward it and toward the private pool have in common. The swimming pool, symbol of Southern California, takes a dip 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Barclays has undercut the Garden’s prices for performers, which are among the highest in the industry. Barclays Arena Rivals the Garden’s Glow 2012-09-27T16:12:33Z

Mr. Eschenbach and Pinchas Zukerman, the soloist, offered a surprisingly tepid reading of this emotional work. Music Review | New York Philharmonic: At Avery Fisher Hall, Modernism and Egyptian Mythology 2010-03-19T22:13:00Z

But a surprisingly eclectic selection of Oscar nominations threw some stones in its path today. Oscar nominations: Lincoln campaign pays off 2013-01-10T13:55:00Z

For a book about resetting gender stereotypes, this one clings surprisingly tightly to them. Stephen King and Son Team Up for a Novel About Women Whose Sleep Should Not Be Disturbed 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z

But, he added, the music is so confident that he was surprisingly little bothered by the obscurity. Your Guide to the Met Opera’s ‘Exterminating Angel’ 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z

“Far from teetering on the edge of the abyss, the generation of 1913 looks surprisingly carefree.” Your weekend reading: JK Rowling, literary prizes and Australian short fiction 2013-07-21T00:22:47Z

It’s an odd combination that perhaps not surprisingly doesn’t quite come together. Review | Can a thriller also be a feminist social critique? Lisa Lutz gives it a try in ‘The Swallows’ 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z

All the major characters in “The Matchmaker” address the audience directly, and some of their reflections have surprisingly sharp relevance in today’s economic climate. Theater Review: ‘The Matchmaker’ at Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2012-08-26T21:36:37Z

What does this have to do with “Watchmen”? The HBO series takes an entirely new and surprisingly effective approach to puzzling out this fraught history. In “Watchmen,” just as in real life, feelings about Vietnam remain uncertain 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z

It was hard to imagine even a grandmother making a better version: the tender meat encased in pasta tubes and topped with a creamy béchamel was deeply flavorful but surprisingly light. A Catalan Christmas 2011-12-16T18:49:33Z

The answer is, perhaps surprisingly, more insight to the concurrent theme that joining a cult could happen to anyone. The cult continues: what does another series on Nxivm add to the story? 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z

Yet here Aerosmith are, apparently the best of friends again, introducing a surprisingly young crowd to the finer points of rocking out in tight silver britches. Aerosmith 2010-06-16T21:20:00Z

Inspired in part by some Hubble Space Telescope photographs in which the interstellar void appears surprisingly sensuous, the eight pictures in “Moments of Grace” are squares that seem barely to contain semicircular gestures. Review | In the galleries: Autobiographical pieces prevail at the Trawick Prize 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z

But now, with a newborn at home, he sounds surprisingly ambivalent about his two-decade career, calling himself the king of the “near sellout” and wondering aloud about his passion for performing. Stand-Ups Get Experimental in Five Adventurous New Specials 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z

And now that we have, The Killing and other European crime dramas have started to feel like a perversely English occupation – slightly eccentric, but pursued in private by a surprisingly large number of people. Will Spiral become your new favourite Saturday night Euro cop drama? 2011-04-01T14:30:00Z

Harris then segued, not surprisingly, to a song. Academy Awards telecast is all too predictable 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z

South African retailers this year surprisingly reported alcohol performing better than grocery items in an otherwise depressed environment where consumers are spending less. South Africa slings back the fynbos-flavored gin 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z

Walter Palmer, the U.S. dentist who shot and killed Cecil the lion while on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe is, not surprisingly, facing a barrage of hate, threats and shaming on social media. Cecil the Lion, Walter Palmer and Online Shaming 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z

The most common sound is the surprisingly loud complaining of the river when it drops over and around the various contrivances of the engineers. 2010-01-07T18:26:00Z

It is evergreen and slow to present its new season’s growth but is surprisingly tolerant of hot, dry sites. Fronds with benefits: A guide to ferns 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z

Roman, Jewish, Christian: Josephus’s footsteps lead us through the time and place where these three spheres aligned most exuberantly, most surprisingly. Rome, Through the Eyes of Flavius Josephus 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, it has been circulating a great deal of late. Review | Zoe Leonard speaks straight to your soul 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z

Still, as a song like The Howl shows, just like his influences Canning has a way of making even dark and gloomy sound surprisingly engaging. July's best new music from across the MAP 2011-07-18T08:26:00Z

It takes surprisingly little action to telegraph simple plot points. 3-Minute Masterpiece 2014: Tips for digital filmmakers 2014-03-19T21:36:26Z

Not surprisingly, the level of support from one city to the next varies. Kimbal Musk takes the tech entrepreneur ethos and applies it to food 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z

The second Klan was national in scope, with a surprisingly small footprint in the South — its highest per-capita state memberships were in Indiana and Oregon. The Ku Klux Klan’s Surprising History 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z

In spite of its terrible premise, the story is surprisingly tranquil and matter of fact. Read Your Way Through Tokyo 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z

The reaction to this odd combination has been surprisingly positive. Cookie Puss beer is coming back 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z

His final year or so in office was surprisingly effective: He pared down his list of priorities, concentrating in particular on helping guide an earlier phase of the transit expansion. The Garcetti Decade* 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z

He can, and he did, and it makes for a surprisingly engaging, oddly moving work about love, commitment and missed opportunities. ‘Illusions,’ a Tale of Two Couples Who Are Lifelong Friends 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z

The action in the premiere begins with Marc’s telling the camera: “I’ve got to say things are going really well for me right now. And surprisingly, I’m O.K. with it.” Critic’s Notebook: ‘Maron’ Returns for a Second Season 2014-05-07T21:05:06Z

Eventually, you’re led to one of the communal dinner tables, where you’re fed a surprisingly robust meal of beef ribs, lobster or suckling pig. Has Theater Lost Its Mind? Queen of the Night and Other Immersions 2014-02-13T18:55:19Z

More surprisingly, so are art gallery exhibits featuring tattoo artists and their skin work. Tattoos conquer modern art as needles and ink replace brushes 2011-01-23T00:07:11Z

Even with the de rigueur locavore cafeterias and in-house yoga studios, the atmosphere, not surprisingly, feels about as chill as a Department of Motor Vehicles. San Francisco Repurposes Old for the Future 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, London, Paris and Rome are at or near the top of the popularity list for all four cities. Frugal Traveler: Crunching the Numbers to Find the Best Airfare 2014-04-29T17:40:37Z

Everything about Kem is more impressive live than on record — he’s a dancer, he’s funny and most surprisingly, he’s a robust singer. Music: Kem and Jos? James Perform in New York 2010-08-10T22:28:00Z

For a social shift of this magnitude – and for the preventive role they fill – there is surprisingly little financial or moral support available to grandparent-led families in the US. Parents again: the growing number of Americans raising their grandkids 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z

There's surprisingly little hitting, except at the beginning and the end. TV review: Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: 17th Century History for Girls; Hit & Miss 2012-05-22T22:00:01Z

But, surprisingly it wasn’t Jimmy Kimmel behind it this time — but rather, the pranksters over at Funny or Die. That Dennis Quaid meltdown was totally fake 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly he was fired after about a year. Andrew Masullo Paints His Way to Whitney Biennial 2012-03-25T04:07:06Z

But beyond that I think I would be believed, and that is something surprisingly, powerfully new. 'It's always high drama. It's somebody's life at stake': inside British rape trials 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, her finest moments are when she's dancing solo, especially when Medora herself is at her most spirited – dressing up as a corsair and swaggering among the male pirates. Le Corsaire 2010-08-03T20:30:00Z

I'm surprisingly an introvert and I don't trust everyone, but I have a big faith in what we can all achieve. In comedy-thriller "12 Hour Shift," blood and chaos reigns as a murderer terrorizes a hospital 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z

In the small park in the center of the street during early mornings, surprisingly flexible elderly residents practice Tai Chi. Special Report: Travel Asia: Savoring Taipei’s Food Scene 2012-09-02T14:39:12Z

She was referring, surprisingly enough, to her namesake shoe label. Taking a Hard Spill in Designer Shoes 2012-08-01T20:19:05Z

That’s about the rate at which this surprisingly long, wildly ambitious, thoroughly ludicrous crime thriller delivers its own big scores. Review: In ‘Den of Thieves,’ Gerard Butler Trails a Former Marine 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z

Adam Hills does this all the time, and it's surprisingly effective. Michelle Obama: here's how to handle the hecklers 2013-06-06T12:06:00Z

That said, the difference is surprisingly slight, so I would be very interested to hear other people’s thoughts on the matter. How to cook the perfect marshmallow 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z

This is, after all, part of the joy of live performance, and I have found it surprisingly liberating to put down my notebook for once and chuck bread at strangers. Go on, make an interactive idiot of yourself 2011-08-18T11:56:31Z

Haunted by his past and twisted by power, he was a surprisingly sympathetic character, considering that he kept trying to wipe out humankind. 'Avengers: Age of Ultron': James Spader and the supervillain upgrade 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z

Our family of four piled in and moved surprisingly quickly through the streets; friendly hecklers shouted the same joke: “Do you sell gelato?” Journeys: A New Way to See Sicily 2011-05-06T20:15:00Z

“PYD” is a surprisingly astute collaboration with R. Kelly — though, given Mr. Kelly’s personal history, a slightly risky one considering Mr. Bieber’s audience. Justin Bieber’s So-Watched Life 2013-12-20T20:45:07Z

But, on the basis of this series, and extremely surprisingly, I don’t hate everything. Bow down to the vulva! Why Gwyneth's Goop Lab isn't all bad 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z

Her voice is strong but surprisingly chilly: almost no vibrato and little lyricism in the upper register. Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita: One Sings, the Other Doesn't 2012-04-10T12:00:32Z

But the season tends to offer surprisingly little familial music of any real significance. A fresh recording of 'Long Christmas Dinner' serves plenty to be thankful for 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, there is a cultural divide between American and British actors regarding the self-promotion associated with new media. Gina Bellman on Leverage: 'Fandom is a world with no prejudice' 2013-02-02T17:00:00Z

But Lee, who was calling from his home on the Upper East Side, was in a surprisingly exuberant mood. Perspective | Spike Lee on his role as an artist in tumultuous times: ‘I’m built for this’ 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z

Her mother stayed in LA, carrying on her duties as on-set chaperone to Fanning’s sister, Elle, who is four years her junior and upon whom, somewhat surprisingly, Fanning hasn’t pressed a lot of advice. Dakota Fanning: ‘There was an expectation – to fail, to succeed’ 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z

The ordeal of the past year is now part of her act, of course; when American cities canceled, she tried it out abroad, where she found a surprisingly warm welcome. The White House correspondents’ dinner doesn’t draw stars anymore. So Kathy Griffin had it to herself. 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Bernie talks his way out of the situation with the local police but still needs a lawyer to deal with his involvement in the heist. Review | The late Philip Kerr’s left behind a colorful new novel. It won’t be his last. 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly it also reveals that the most memorable moments surfaced when he and his characters suffered through their worst times. | 'Beyond Words': ?Beyond Words,? One-Man Show by Bill Bowers - Review 2011-10-19T23:04:39Z

He is, not surprisingly, opposed to the idea. ‘Fred Won’t Move Out’ memorable but a little too real 2012-12-13T22:23:51Z

Searching for the commonest film title sounds simpler, but it's surprisingly hard to find a conclusive answer. Awakening to the commonest film title 2010-12-29T13:24:00Z

And yet “Greyhound” is a surprisingly ordinary picture, given the star’s prior track record in war movies and television shows. ‘Greyhound’ Review: At Sea in World War II, With Tom Hanks in Command 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z

There's even a product called agar gel, which is surprisingly quite firm! Everything you should know about agar-agar — and how to cook with it 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z

"That Hair" may not offer the most linear storytelling — and in fact, every digression is dense with meaning and tangents — but what emerges is a surprisingly beautiful feeling of connection and rootedness. March to the shelves for these new books: Recommended reading for spring break and beyond 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z

The fourth installment of the “Insidious” horror franchise scared up a surprisingly strong $29.3 million at 3,116 sites for Universal. Box Office: 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' roars past 'Star Wars: Th 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z

The graininess made for a spread with more heft and substance, that was surprisingly spreadable at room temperature. We tasted 10 vegan butters in the name of science 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z

Veganism was proving surprisingly easy – until a friend invited me to a dinner party. 5am ice baths and a strict vegan diet: my year of living (very) healthily 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z

Morisseau spins a nice riff on this, even if she doesn’t always reveal surprising information surprisingly. It’s the 1960s, baby. Who do you love? 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z

I showed up at the chef Carlos Gaviria’s apartment in Bogotá, Colombia, fully expecting to bite into something surprisingly delicious, but I did not expect to have my mind blown. A Colombian Chef Shares His Secret to Better Empanadas 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z

Low ratings sank the show after two and a half seasons, but it has enjoyed a cult following and surprisingly robust DVD sales. Arts & Leisure: The Team Player Who Blends Into the Comedy 2011-06-30T15:23:03Z

Ed Sheeran, fresh from a No 3 single, was also on surprisingly early, but the likable acoustic troubadour proved immensely popular. Latitude festival - review 2011-07-17T15:36:16Z

Safety belts, surprisingly, are the object of some controversy among circus professionals. My trapeze-flying adventure: Better than an orgasm 2013-03-16T20:00:00Z

Another popular item is, not surprisingly, heart-shaped boxes of candies. Valentine's Day candy study reveals what each state prefers – and what it doesn’t 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z

We all plodded off to the car, but my mother looked surprisingly cheerful. A Brief History of Death 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z

Even a positive review in the Los Angeles Times noted that the movie was surprisingly enjoyable considering that it’s based on a “blithely sexist” book. Think Like a Man Too Has Very Little to Do With Thinking Like a Man 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z

Lane added: “There have been many comparisons to David Sedaris, and he certainly lives up that, but he is also his own man. Brilliant and hilarious and surprisingly, shockingly at times, intimate.” 8 Things to Do This Weekend 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z

And whatever that thing is, it is surprisingly appealing. The Tv Watch: Celebrity Chefs on ?The Chew? on ABC 2011-10-02T22:01:29Z

If you are in the market for a satisfying, thoughtful and surprisingly relevant documentary — which I always am — this is your jam. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z

Perhaps this new chapter will be surprisingly similar to the old. Pete Doherty may enlist Carl Bar?t for Babyshambles album 2010-12-01T13:52:00Z

There are coloring books for every imaginable interest group, including “Game of Thrones” and “Harry Potter” ones, Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump versions, and, in a new and surprisingly durable trend, “sweary” coloring books. We’re Buying Paperbacks, Audiobooks and Coloring Books — but Not E-Books 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z

While my daughter wanted to spend more time with her father, my son was surprisingly thrilled when I asked if he wanted to move into the hotel with me. Motherlode Blog: Mom, Admit It, We’re Homeless 2013-06-30T12:14:45Z

This is surprisingly new territory for McKibben, the environmental journalist who raised the alarm about global warming with “The End of Nature” way back in 1989. Of course Bernie Sanders endorsed this novel about a rebel in Vermont 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z

The result is a superb example of cultural history and, given its themes, a work surprisingly relevant to this plague-ridden, watershed year. Review | If ever there was a moment for Richard Wagner, it is 2020 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z

After he purchased the other fragments for the museum, von Bothmer surprisingly found shards in his own private collection that nearly completed the piece, including the final fragment he gave to the Met in 1994. The Kylix Marvel: Why Experts Distrust the Story of an Ancient Cup’s Rebirth 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z

But he is wilier than that, curious and surprisingly puckish. Review: ‘9 Circles,’ a Soldier’s Story (and the Damage Done) 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z

Which led you to paint a surprisingly sympathetic portrait? Motherlode: A Baby With Three Mothers 2011-07-20T16:05:54Z

I’m the child of an overbearing, conservative father who was surprisingly free of bigotry of any kind. This Week in Fiction: Thomas McGuane on Running Away to Sea 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, “it takes a village,” the African proverb at the center of Clinton’s previous book, is the underlying message here. Hillary Clinton has a new children’s book. You may recognize its message. 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z

Just before Mr. Deacon began his refreshingly intimate and cathartic performance, Mr. Patrick took to the microphone to address a crowd frustrated but surprisingly unbowed by the festival’s myriad problems. Roughing It and Rocking It at a Mexico Festival 2010-03-23T21:28:00Z

Not surprisingly, given his unique education, his latest album references at least a century of song. Elvis Costello 2010-10-16T23:04:00Z

But that, surprisingly, is about it when it comes to romance in the film. Welcome to Skull Island: on set with Tom Hiddleston and the biggest King Kong ever 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z

In other words, today's young people and the surprisingly significant number of decent people on the internet are exceedingly crafty and astute. Why “Shrek” memes shutting down anti-abortion snitch hotline are just the beginning 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z

For a modern matinee idol, he projects surprisingly little sensuality. Cheyenne Jackson at Café Carlyle 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z

On Salon des Amateurs, meanwhile, Hauschka trades in his usual genteel, prepared piano miniatures for something surprisingly banging. There's nothing new in genre-mixing 2011-02-24T22:32:01Z

Rihanna performed four times over the course of the night, in four different modes — her reggae set was a block party, and her ballads were surprisingly strong. MTV Video Music Awards, a Playground for the Next Generation 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z

Yet for an opera that is primarily a brilliant entertainment, there's surprisingly little laughter in the house. The Love for Three Oranges 2010-06-18T22:40:00Z

Perhaps most surprisingly, newspapers were just as likely to do so as traditional celebrity news outlets, with the Times and the Washington Post taking clear leads, followed by E! Beyonce’s sister marries Beyonce’s sister’s fiancé: All the news coverage of Solange Knowles’ wedding, ranked by mentions of Beyonce 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z

The streets are lined with old shade trees and are surprisingly quiet little patches of ordinary community life in the center of the vast city. Delving into the hutongs of Beijing, chopsticks at the ready 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, hysteria sweeps through the hospital and community. One play’s weirdness has meaning; the other just seems to be fooling around 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z

The movie, an adaptation of a play and starring Kate Winslet and Jodie Foster, was warmly received by critics in the Italian canal city, but surprisingly won no awards at the festival. "Better late than never": Polanski gets his award 2011-09-27T21:27:15Z

It was, like so many things in Rodin’s oeuvre, both a throwback to an older system of making art and a surprisingly contemporary organization of the production process. Exhibit review: In Virginia, a Rodin show changes how we see the sculptor 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, many first-timers are worried about traffic safety, Hall said. Planning an overnight cycling trip? You have a wealth of resources to choose from. 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z

One of his own ways of dealing with anosmia, surprisingly, has been through cooking. ‘I’ve been told bacon smells lovely’ – life without a sense of smell 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z

It happens surprisingly seldom — once every few years, on average — but occasionally someone writes a letter to the editor complaining about this column. Style Invitational Week 1245: Call us reprehensible ... 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly the music reveled in rhythm and texture. Music Review: Subtleties No Recording Could Catch 2011-06-01T22:20:06Z

Late fall and winter are surprisingly rich times for bird-watching in New York, where several species remain year round, and others, from farther north, settle here for the season. Bird-Watching at Prospect Park Audubon Center 2011-12-02T00:11:23Z

The institution's publicity firm, Hollywood power player Sunshine Sachs, had helped bring out a surprisingly star-studded crowd for a Saturday afternoon reading at a children's museum. 'Primates of Park Avenue' author leads the pack east 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z

Even as Olivia emerges as a complicated character — an accomplished novelist with sympathy for her students as well as a surprisingly perverse imagination — she never quite sheds her remote cosmopolitan sheen. Review: ‘The Workshop’ Plunges Into a Class Divided 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z

It's this last area where the new "Party Down" surprisingly shines. Are we having fun yet? “Party Down” addresses the pandemic the way few shows have 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z

The orchestra’s journey to Pyongyang in 2008 was surprisingly emotional and quite moving for all of us. 10 Treasures, Unearthed From the New York Philharmonic’s Archives 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

But this villainess — who carries on her black wings a complex history of women and power — has a surprisingly avid fan base of outsiders and eccentrics, beginning with the movie's 38-year-old star. The baby-cursing Maleficent gets to show a softer, less-wicked side 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

In a trice she can shift registers, though, and her candor and keenness of eye translate surprisingly well to tenderness. ‘Heart Berries’ Shatters a Pattern of Silence 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly Parnia, who was trained in the UK and moved to the US in 2005, is frustrated that the medical establishment seems slow and reluctant to listen to these figures. Sam Parnia – the man who could bring you back from the dead 2013-04-06T21:00:01Z

Not surprisingly, everyone didn't appreciate this kind of humor, and after losing an audience one night at the Comedy Store, Kader sat in the back of the room and watched the headliner, Paul Mooney. Palestinian comic wrestles with current events in Mideast 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z

But, surprisingly, Adnan says the U.S. gangsta look is accepted in his neighborhood. US military legacy rubs off on Iraqi youth 2011-11-23T16:54:13Z

“I was surprisingly comfortable with being unemployed,” she said, sitting in her West Village apartment. Up Close: Kim France, Former Lucky Editor, Turns Blogger 2012-05-30T17:13:29Z

Smooth blond wood, dim lighting and simple orchids create a comfortable, surprisingly unpretentious atmosphere. Star-Rated Spas 2010-06-29T22:35:00Z

Investigative reports like these take time, and not surprisingly, sometimes journalists get frustrated as well. Did NBC News pass on another major #MeToo story uncovered by one of its journalists? 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z

It was surprisingly not bad, even when Clare and her mum arrived in 1975 to find a crow in the bedroom. Rewind TV: Mary and Martha; Lightfields; Food Glorious Food; Heading Out – review 2013-03-02T22:50:00Z

But "Conviction" is very much a product of its time, which makes it surprisingly stark and realistic, at least in patches, but also means that its inspirational message comes loaded with asterisks. "Conviction": Oscar bait, dosed with gloom 2010-10-14T18:15:00Z

Ms. Tepper said that many of the songs are surprisingly relevant to today’s political landscape. Rarely Heard Jonathan Larson Works Will Be Performed at 54 Below 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z

Now there is a plan to do just that, and it is surprisingly convincing. Architecture: Plan Calls for Rebuilding Haiti Away From Port-au-Prince 2010-03-30T22:02:00Z

We were surprisingly close to Marin County’s Muir Beach when we saw our first humpback. Great white sharks abound at a marine sanctuary just off the San Francisco coast 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z

That is, not surprisingly, how Mary Trump and the New York Times see the former president’s latest suit. Trump just sued the New York Times and his niece. If history is a guide, he probably won’t win. 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z

The guy was doing surprisingly well, which made me feel depressed. Sex in a hospital bed 2013-05-28T23:00:00Z

Countertenor Iestyn Davies's compelling singing of Es Ist Vollbracht reinforced the anguished heart of the passion, where its additional portrayal of Christ as the victor forms a surprisingly animated central section. St John Passion – review 2012-07-26T15:43:26Z

This happens when custard overheats, and is surprisingly simple to sort if you happen to have a stick blender to hand. Help! my turkey won’t fit – quick fixes for Christmas dinner disasters 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z

The app joins a surprisingly cluttered lineup of mobile software from established companies and newcomers. App Smart: When in Rome, Let Your Smartphone Do the Translating 2011-02-16T22:30:24Z

The clips, from unnamed nudist-camp “documentaries” to classics of the genre like “Scum of the Earth” and “Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS,” are consistently diverting and sometimes surprisingly artful. | 'American Grindhouse': Exploitation 101 2011-02-04T01:23:01Z

The cast and creators are scheduled to tease season two and talk about how surprisingly similar it is to our current world. The Comic-Con TV Shows We’re Most Excited About 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z

The event, perhaps not surprisingly, has had its critics. Wearing Paint Instead of Clothes on the Streets of New York 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z

Among the missing, not surprisingly, was Woody Allen, whose “Midnight in Paris” is nominated for four Oscars, including best picture. Oscar Nominee Luncheon Attracts Big Names 2012-02-06T22:59:12Z

And Last: Pseudonice: What the Empress was being when she said your entries were surprisingly good. Style Invitational Week 1422: The Collaboratory 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z

But in the second season, Emily — still in Paris! the internet marveled — gets better at speaking the language, and surprisingly, the show gets better too. "Emily in Paris" is aging well 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z

In a mesmerizing and surprisingly comical turn, Melville gleans every ounce of nefarious gusto from Richard, eliciting hoots and hisses from an appreciative audience. A rocking, rollicking 'Richard III' kicks off Griffith Park Shakespeare festival 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z

Getting stars to attend if they’re not nominated is surprisingly difficult, producers of previous Oscar shows say. The Carpetbagger: Oscar Tries Going for the Laughs 2012-02-21T19:41:25Z

And in an era of dutiful brand extensions and pointless revivals, it turns out to be history that’s surprisingly worth repeating. Review: ‘History of the World’ Repeats, as Farce 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z

Holger A. Klein, a curator of the Cleveland show, said that Vatican officials “were surprisingly open to the idea” of lending. Antiques: Shahn Art Collection and Home Are for Sale 2010-10-14T21:46:00Z

It’s also surprisingly serious on set, where, Lynch observes, “Wacky things don’t happen.” Under the Giant Heads of Mascots Live Absurd Humans Just Like Us 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z

In many ways, it was surprisingly low-key for a series opener. Doctor Who recap: series 34, episode one – Deep Breath 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z

He is hand-stitched from velvet and satin and stuffed with foam, making him surprisingly lightweight despite his bulk. That Pig Couch on Craigslist? Not for Sale. (Also, Not a Couch.) 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z

With sugar, chocolate and whipped cream involved, the wine contributes only a mild boozy note to this surprisingly good dessert. 7 Ways to Make Bad Wine Drinkable 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z

Watching Sutherland’s performances helps you develop those mental ears, and to appreciate his complex but often surprisingly beautiful assaults on the way we live now. A Radical Poet in the Age of Google and Guantánamo 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z

But Zhang, rightly so but also surprisingly so, would have very little of that. An L.A. Phil reminder that but a mile, and fate, separate Disney Hall from skid row 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z

They’re becoming like venerable Broadway plays, trotted out with different casts and directors on different occasions, proving themselves surprisingly flexible to new ideas, new stars. The Amazing Spider-Man: An Unnecessary, Yet Exhilarating Reboot 2012-07-02T12:00:31Z

To work through these books is impossibly, and surprisingly, personal. T Magazine: Harlem Revisited 2011-02-04T14:00:12Z

It crept into grocery bills, the cost of diapers, a surprisingly expensive order of Thai takeout. Our Prices Are Going Up, but We’re in This Together 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z

Northwest Passage is surprisingly disgusting on this point, and thereby true both to the novel and to history. Northwest Passage: a tough portrayal of frontier warfare blighted by racism 2013-03-13T10:11:55Z

It's a surprisingly simple setup of chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese, and tomatoes, wrapped in a soft corn shell. National Taco Day: What your shell style reveals about you 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z

Related: Gods of Egypt review – ridiculous, offensive and tremendously fun The top five was rounded out by impressive newcomer Eddie the Eagle, surprisingly picking up a US audience despite its Brit-centric subject matter. Deadpool still on top as 'whitewashed' Gods of Egypt sinks at US box office 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z

Both men are surprisingly happy to answer my increasingly probing questions. 'As a black woman I'm always fetishised': racism in the bedroom 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z

A surprisingly dowdy Posh Spice stood apart, nervously balancing her jacket on her shoulders, as though waiting in line to be bullied. Viva Forever! – review 2012-12-16T00:05:46Z

“Gang Related,” a surprisingly muscular crime drama premiering Thursday night on Fox, is as good a test case as any to see if it matters anymore when something is on. ‘Gang Related’: Walking the line between the law and la familia

In “Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood,” Tarantino’s soundtrack is surprisingly lightweight, focussing on AM pop-radio hits that lack much hint of the era’s utopian fantasies, or its lurking menace. Charles Manson’s Musical Ambitions 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

Over time, he began building his performances around music and spoken-word sections that address his religion and cultural background — “which can be surprisingly jarring and political to the audience,” he said. The Scion of a Pakistani Political Dynasty Comes Out 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z

Despite the variety of articles, the view of the magazine seems surprisingly insular. What Does W Stand For? 2010-08-13T16:18:00Z

“It was a surprisingly frequent request,” Mr. Williams adds. ‘Spalding Gray,’ the Color? It’s a Long Story 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z

However, when scientists investigated social media echo chambers, they found surprisingly little evidence of them on a large scale – or at least none on a scale large enough to warrant the growing concerns. Don’t be too quick to blame social media for America’s polarization – cable news has a bigger effect 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z

And so they start grabbing, breaking into the surprisingly unprotected homes of the beautiful and glamorous and making off with whatever catches their eye: shoes, dresses, handbags, watches, objets d’art, rolls of cash. Movie Review: A ‘Bling Ring,’ Lusting After Celebrity Trinkets 2013-06-13T21:29:34Z

The odds would seem to favor “Lay the Favorite,” directed by Stephen Frears and based on Beth Raymer’s vivid, easygoing memoir of a surprisingly wholesome life of vice. Movie Review: ‘Lay the Favorite,’ Directed by Stephen Frears 2012-12-07T00:55:30Z

A surprisingly thoughtful travel article on rethinking cities, particularly in regards to transportation and food production. Detroit: The Most Exciting City in America? 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the most commonly injured body part is the back. 7 Hacks to Help Your Body Cope With Winter 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z

It's surprisingly good fun and encourages you to capture a new face for each game, leading to an amusing collection of friends' slightly distorted noggins to pump full of cartoon lead. Games special: Nintendo 3DS launch 2011-03-26T00:06:00Z

Despite the wide variety of relationships on display in Shelly Oria’s “New York 1, Tel Aviv 0,” this debut collection provides a surprisingly compelling argument for monogamy. 'New York 1, Tel Aviv 0,' Stories by Shelly Oria 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

These are enacted in dialogue that, by Mr. Bartlett’s standards, often feels surprisingly banal, as if recycled from a century’s worth of country house dramas. On London Stages, Britain Considers Its Divided Soul 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, many of the photos find the bandmates lounging about hotel rooms with a quiet confidence that is tempered only by their shared sense of youthful abandon. Paul McCartney’s photo collection, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," captures Beatlemania on the rise 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z

Arthur is rescued from loneliness by a tiny yet surprisingly frank housemaid, Yolanda. 'Heft': longing to shatter the shell of loneliness 2012-02-08T22:16:07Z

Online bidding before the live auction was surprisingly brisk. Design royalty is all atwitter about the Prince of Chintz auction 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z

There’s surprisingly little guidance about how to approach the grand moments that shape our futures. How Do We Make the Long-Term Decisions That Matter? 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z

For all his wisdom and self-made wealth, Pacino’s character is surprisingly one-note, more of a presence than a marquee attraction; everyone else, including Olin as “the Colonel,” is at risk of lapsing into caricature. Review | Caught between a comic-book tone and Holocaust horrors, ‘Hunters’ struggles to hit the target 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z

Paganini also played godfather to two compositions for three violins — that, too, a surprisingly rare configuration. Music Review: Bargemusic Labor Day Festival Features Four Premieres 2013-08-30T23:22:02Z

"Team America" is loud, fast and in-your-face but also surprisingly level-headed and a great visual achievement. `Klown' inspires list of 5 inappropriate comedies 2012-07-27T16:10:10Z

For reasons that are surprisingly similar, Ms. Steinem’s mother also looms large. Review: ‘Gloria: A Life,’ Starring Ms. Steinem and Her Audience 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z

He also endeavours to remain completely friendless – something his obsession with statistics makes surprisingly easy – as he has read that most murders are committed by people known to the victim. The Norm Chronicles by Michael Blastland and David Spiegelhalter – digested read 2013-06-09T18:45:01Z

Not surprisingly, the high-speed Dyson was found to be slinging viruses the furthest. Hand dryers v paper towels: the surprisingly dirty fight for the right to dry your hands 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, they denied my request and are offering me an e-credit. Another rescheduled flight has yet another would-be traveler fighting for a refund | Travel Troubleshooter 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z

The dialogue includes spoken stage directions — a surprisingly workable device. Review: 'The Brothers Size' at Seattle Rep, wrestles with the passions, the perils of brotherhood 2011-02-10T21:57:04Z

And not surprisingly, “Obama has to clean up everything.” “Ridiculously, earth-shatteringly stupid”: “Daily Show” unloads on GOP’s anti-science, climate-denying brigade 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z

If that ending is surprisingly hopeful, it’s never false, and it dares to satisfy us in a way that stories of an earlier age used to. In ‘Manhattan Beach,’ Jennifer Egan’s heroine dives deep for family secrets 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z

Prices range from surprisingly affordable to surprisingly astronomical. Here’s what to expect from the huge Seattle Art Fair 2019 — and how you can join in 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z

Images of fellow leftwing thinkers such as Beatrice and Sidney Webb are there and, more surprisingly, a photograph of Shaw chatting with the Prince of Wales and Mrs Simpson. George Bernard Shaw photographs uncover the larky private man 2010-09-08T10:22:00Z

And, surprisingly, given Lloyd Webber’s public insistence that pandemic theater can and must be done safely, there was no vaccination or testing requirement for the audience. Hope (and Ian McKellen) Lured Me to Britain. Was It Worth the Risk? 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z

It is surprisingly beautiful, its belly striped with iridescent gold and green. 10 stomachs, 32 brains and 18 testicles – a day inside the UK's only leech farm 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z

The Wishing Table proved surprisingly mainstream in décor and menu. A Berlin Hotel Inspiring Grimm’s Fairy Tale Dreams 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z

On Monday afternoon in Times Square, the audience for "The Help" was surprisingly packed and unmistakably diverse. Why "The Help's" critics are all wrong 2011-08-16T15:59:00Z

The other two works were Arlen's surprisingly sensual look at ancient times. 'The Poet in Exile' at the Wallis lacks full picture of Walter Arlen 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z

This audacious hulk of a building is surprisingly adaptable. Lancaster's Dukes theatre: the great outdoors 2013-07-04T14:13:02Z

Not surprisingly, there is little attempt to depict real Africans. Review: Barrymore can’t save Sandler’s ‘Blended’ 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

But overall it proves a surprisingly good read and fills a gaping void on the presidential bookshelf. Was Jimmy Carter the Most Underrated President in History? 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z

Now Morgan is asking us to spend ten more hours in the Queen’s company, with the sumptuous and surprisingly engrossing Netflix series “The Crown,” which premières today. Peter Morgan Serves the Queen, Again 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z

There’s a wistful tenor to McCarthy’s take on the Brat Pack, though the lack of rapport with his contemporaries leaves the book surprisingly short on its nominal topic. Review | In ‘Brat,’ Andrew McCarthy looks back at his younger self — a sheepish outsider, torn between ambition and art 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z

But Jolie's dilemma is a surprisingly familiar one -- how do you fit your own unique, amazing, curious children into our increasingly rigid, test-oriented modern system?  Angelina Jolie, education reformer 2011-06-03T19:30:00Z

Irrigation varies by where and which type of crop is grown and not surprisingly, the drier states — like California and Colorado — generally have more irrigated acreage since farmers can't rely on rainwater. Crop irrigation has changed, according to a new study 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z

My surprisingly roomy yet somehow streamlined handbag, of course. The Phantom Handbag 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, a disproportionate number of entries are written during July and August. 'The Folded Clock' an engaging portrait of a woman's sense of identity 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z

A surprisingly simple brass-frame bed is one of the few furnishings in the bedroom. AP PHOTOS: Papal summer residence reopens to visitors 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, homes around Seattle contain spaceship models, alien costumes and far-out weaponry. 'Icons of Science Fiction' show at EMP|SFM blasts off 2012-05-30T22:34:05Z

But Satter was drawn to the choppy, stilted nature of transcribed speech, which, when her actors remain rigorously faithful to it, is surprisingly rich. An F.B.I. Interrogation Becomes the Verbatim Script of a Play 2019-01-15T05:00:00Z

It’s also a surprisingly touching look at how people, especially parents and their kids, forgive one another when trauma is a parasite with sticky fingers. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z

In these early films, the subjects were, not surprisingly, often anonymous. ‘Always Jane’ Is Part of a New Generation of Trans Documentaries 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the great Rosalind Plowright is an utterly riveting Princess, the cruelly unforgiving aunt who wreaks havoc when she visits the erring Angelica in the convent after ignoring her for seven years. Singers, not spectacle, at heart of Seattle Opera double bill 2013-05-05T17:27:55Z

It wasn’t as emotionally effective as the last few episodes, but it was, surprisingly, neat. American Horror Story Finale: They Really Are a Screa-um, the Harmon Family! 2011-12-22T13:47:17Z

Even today, feral Prunus persica is surprisingly common, appearing along roadsides and fence rows, in suburban backyards and old fields throughout the Southeast and beyond. Peaches are a minor part of Georgia’s economy, but they’re central to its mythology 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z

The sequence is surprisingly consoling, even though its culmination — “September 11,” the elegiac, supple exhibition at PS1 — contains little art that pertains specifically to Sept. Critic?s Notebook: 9/11 Exhibitions Rekindle Grief in 3 Ways 2011-09-10T00:00:13Z

Halo 4 and Black Ops II both qualify as very good new shooters, though in surprisingly different ways. Critic’s Notebook: Call of Duty: Black Ops II and Halo 4 2012-11-13T08:01:23Z

The latter is surprisingly catchy; it’s like an eerie version of “Rockin’ Robin.” Beyond The Monster Mash: What To Play At Your Halloween Party 2011-10-28T21:22:42Z

The audience, surprisingly large given the inclement weather, responded with gusto, applauding each song, including those within the Shostakovich cycle. Music Review: Singing the Romance in the Russian Soul 2010-03-02T22:22:00Z

It is surprisingly easy to follow the plots and characters within these stories framed by stories framed by stories. Review: Reliving Those Arabian Nights in ‘Pay No Attention to the Girl’ 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z

Relationships can get surprisingly far on food, sex and the mutual consumption of content alone. Forget cat ladies: the real tribes of modern dating, from fantasists to routiners 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z

Along for the Ride: Good things are surprisingly durable. Carolyn Hax: Would grad school lead to breakup? 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z

The new version is far more chaotic and disturbing than the original, which was warm and surprisingly approachable. Critic’s Notebook: Ratking’s EP ‘Wiki93’ Is Thoroughly New York 2012-11-06T22:30:05Z

Not surprisingly, he was also attracted to England’s actual horses, and to the work of English artists, such as George Stubbs, who preceded Géricault in giving horses center stage. ‘Mutiny: Works by Géricault’ Review: Equine Passions and Anxieties 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z

When the donor she chose fell through, she was surprisingly relieved. How Long to Find the One? Five Minutes on a Dating Site 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z

The plane is rigged in all sorts of ways to record what happens, some of them surprisingly low-tech. Television Review: ‘Curiosity’ Episode on Plane Crash, on Discovery 2012-10-05T22:04:52Z

It’s surprisingly difficult to tell which corruption is happening in New Jersey and which is happening in New York — just ask Jon Stewart. Name that scandal! Jon Stewart shows that in the corruption contest between NY and NJ, everybody loses 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, some traditional forecasters are suspicious of a data-driven approach. How to Tell the Fashion Future? 2013-08-26T10:48:07Z

The action of the crumb tray is surprisingly smooth. Kitchen gadgets review: the Selfie Toaster – ‘a boasty-toasty aberration’ 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z

Teller is surprisingly levelheaded and grounded, thanks in part to his family. Miles Teller Does not need weed, is not ready for marriage 2014-03-12T21:49:33Z

Based on the story behind the best-selling Christian song, “I Can Only Imagine” earned a surprisingly strong $17.1 million at the domestic box office, bringing its total up to $38 million. 'Pacific Rim Uprising' conquers 'Black Panther' at weekend box office 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z

And, perhaps not surprisingly, Ms. Tillyard’s historical characters are often more interesting and convincing than her invented ones. Books of The Times: Stella Tillyard?s ?Tides of War,? Napoleonic Novel - Review 2011-12-21T21:56:44Z

Many guys whose profiles are absolutely ridiculous end up being surprisingly sweet. What I've learned about men from countless hours of Tinder 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z

And children can be surprisingly quick — and fickle — critics. Test Driving Disney’s New Cars Land 2012-07-19T19:44:12Z

“If you do or say something surprisingly nice, early on, your family will respond to that.” 'Allocate a chill-out zone': how to keep the family peace at Christmas 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, by premiere's end, Sherlock and Watson have reconnected professionally, if not emotionally, with Kitty offering the possibility of a nice long back story to frame the weekly crime-solving. TV Picks: 'Olive Kitteridge,' 'Elementary,' 'Death Comes to Pemberley' 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z

His big argument, made in surprisingly digestible prose, that “the rich get richer” is no mere throwaway line in the have-nots’ lyric of resentment but an iron law of the free-market system. Cultural Studies: Thomas Piketty, the Economist Behind ‘Capital in the Twenty-First Century’ Is the Latest Overnight Intellectual Sensation 2014-04-25T23:51:03Z

Wright, not surprisingly, would have designed every square inch of the development, including the boats to get there. 10 Places That Define New York City, Reimagined 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, I can’t look at a pasta salad without thinking of Julia, and she was at the top of my mind when I put together the accompanying recipe. This pasta salad will transport you to the French Riviera 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z

“It was surprisingly easy to slip back into that time,” he said. David Tennant, a Former Doctor Who, Dons a Monarch’s Crown 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z

And he seems refreshed, bearing surprisingly little resemblance to the battered, kohl-eyed pirate Keith Richards who looks like 50 miles of bad road. Arts & Leisure Preview: Keith Richards, With Memories to Burn 2010-10-21T13:44:00Z

Perhaps too lubricated by the wine and professional self-affirmation, the crowd seemed to dwell surprisingly little on how tough business has been. Japanese Architects Receive Pritzker Prize on Ellis Island 2010-05-19T21:48:00Z

Despite some dropouts, the group has remained surprisingly intact. Movie Review: ‘56 Up’ Adds to Michael Apted’s Documentary Series 2013-01-03T23:33:57Z

His first recording for Nonesuch, devoted to the gamelan, the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia, sold surprisingly well. David Lewiston, Who Recorded Indigenous Music Far and Wide, Dies at 88 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z

De Leon wanted to show her gratitude to the tech that saved her life – so she reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook and said she got a surprisingly fast response. Apple Watch saves Arizona woman's life 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z

Some Melting-Pot Law Office: Newcomer From Next Door Brings Culture Clash The title is terrible, and so is the accent, but surprisingly, the new CBS drama “Made in Jersey” as a whole isn’t. | 'Made in Jersey': ‘Made in Jersey,’ With Janet Montgomery 2012-09-27T21:46:10Z

Not surprisingly, advance ticket sales have been brisk for the upcoming "Sweetener World Tour," which will include a headlining stint at Coachella in April. Ariana Grande and the Beatles have even more in common than sales records 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z

To the show's credit, they don't just rehash the source material and there are some surprisingly deep moments. "Stranger Things" and the frustrations of nostalgia 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z

And as anyone who’s ever bedazzled a denim jacket knows, rhinestones create big visual impact but are surprisingly easy to wield. Nail Art Is Now Hand Art 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z

August Strindberg’s heated drama about the combustion that occurs when a footman and a count’s daughter spend a tempestuous night together has remained surprisingly present on both stage and screen. ‘Bastards of Strindberg,’ Four Short Plays at the Lion 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, “the dollhouse” was a place many men dreamed of. Waking up to New York: secrets of the world's most famous women-only hotel 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z

Social comparison proved a “surprisingly effective” motivator, the researchers concluded in their summation, published in Preventive Medicine Reports in 2016. The spin instructor’s ‘love yourself’ approach didn’t motivate her. So what would? 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z

Behind the scenes, however, Mr. Carlin was a surprisingly methodical person. George Carlin’s Belongings Find New Home at National Comedy Center 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z

As he discusses in the video above, telling the heart-wrenching story of a group of friends facing a devastating crisis proved, not surprisingly, to be a taxing experience. Taylor Kitsch: Working on The Normal Heart Was "Gutting" 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z

Despite its focus on a subsequent chapter of black experience, it’s a surprisingly different kind of novel. Review | In Colson Whitehead’s ‘The Nickel Boys,’ an idealistic black teen learns a harsh reality 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z

"I'll just tell you what other people said about the movie, which is that they find it to be very funny and surprisingly moving," he added. Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea' 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z

But these terrible fancies proved surprisingly easy to dismiss in the astonishing peacefulness. Scuba Diving in Thailand: A Balancing Act 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z

It may be a self-aggrandising concept, but Watch the Throne is a surprisingly minimalist production. Jay-Z and Kanye West ? review 2012-05-20T16:24:58Z

Not surprisingly, safety seat advocates dismiss this argument as beside the point. Practical Traveler: Onboard, a Lap or a Safety Seat? 2010-11-23T19:42:00Z

The Old Vic has been reconfigured as a surprisingly intimate theater in the round, with the front row on the same level as the stage. ‘The Crucible,’ by Arthur Miller, Plays at the Old Vic 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z

It turns out he’d made the same trip last year and found it surprisingly easy. How to avoid crowds on your spring break or summer vacation | Travel Troubleshooter 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z

The clothes may have been fancy but they were surprisingly wearable, even when coats and dresses were decorated to the hilt. Fashion Review: Dolce & Gabbana Create a Fashion Fairytale 2014-02-23T18:36:19Z

Spend enough time on any of them, and you may find that a surprisingly large number of sellers are operating in South Asia, and Malaysia in particular. How Malaysia Got in on the Secondhand Clothing Boom 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z

Winning third place in the family film face-off is yet another animation, Alpha and Omega, which targets younger infants than Zach Snyder's surprisingly scary owl picture. Paranormal Activity 2 exorcises ghosts of Blair Witch on UK opening 2010-10-26T15:57:00Z

"It is a surprisingly short list of languages and doesn't even include Welsh," said O'Dornan. Amazon backs down over Cornish-language children's book 2013-04-08T09:26:16Z

The stories, sketches, and photographs reveal Eiffel's satisfyingly—and perhaps surprisingly—diverse style. A New Book Provides Unique Insight into Gustave Eiffel’s Life and Work 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z

For all its queasiness, the figure of the serial killer has long been a fixture in popular culture, at once enormously profitable and surprisingly tenacious. ‘Notes on an Execution’ Isn’t Your Typical Serial Killer Novel 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z

The results take his work in an exhilarating and surprisingly contemplative new direction, if also a logical one for an artist who has always treated his subjects as collaborators. Ryan McGinley’s Introspective Collection of His Friends’ Self-Portraits 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z

James Newton Howard is no stranger to the music world, but surprisingly this is his first appearance on the Hot 100. Jennifer Lawrence Nabs Her First Top Twenty Hit 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, it was a little awkward at first, but he assured her that their relationship wouldn’t change. Daddy left Mommy for Tommy, or what to do when a parent comes out as gay 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z

The satiric opening song provided a startling counterpoint to the surprisingly tragic stories that followed. Anonymous Oscar ballot: Publicist gives "Roma" 7, "Vice" 3, "Can You Ever Forgive Me" 2 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z

In this way, Future is surprisingly well-suited to the album format — he’s best consumed in wide gulps. Future and the Art of Flooding the Market 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z

As is so often the case, it's surprisingly prosaic. Introducing the Science Museum's pet particle physicist 2012-07-11T11:06:00Z

Hands reach in from the sides to create the illusions, which are surprisingly lyrical. Exhibits at Hirshhorn, Kreeger museums offer a break from the bustle

Like a beached armada of razzle-dazzle cruise ships in the desert, Las Vegas’ casino hotels are relatively homogenous and surprisingly affordable if there’s not a major convention in town. A Seattleite’s Las Vegas itinerary for people who think they hate Las Vegas 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z

Stand Up Guys tries to be all three, but not surprisingly, these three disparate moods don’t mesh. Scent of Doomed Men: Al Pacino and Christopher Walken Team Up for Stand Up Guys 2013-01-31T12:59:25Z

Not surprisingly, a lot of people are searching for various wings recipes, along with a wide variety of different dips. The most searched for Super Bowl food terms, according to Google 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly for an advocate of the eternal upgrade, he believed death, nature’s built-in obsolescence, to be “life’s greatest invention”. Steve Jobs: the afterlife 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z

We discovered that the saying heard in pearl shops, “You don’t choose the pearl, the pearl chooses you” is surprisingly true. Bucket-list trip to Bora Bora: It’s not just for celebrities 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z

Odenkirk as Jimmy/Saul/the man in the Cinnabon is hard to not love, steeped as he is in charm and vulnerability and a surprisingly soft heart. “Better Call Saul” keeps getting better: Romance keeps Jimmy’s dark side in check — but his Cinnabon future still looms ahead 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z

It is a canny self-observation, about work that is surprisingly quiet, and thus all the more poignant in its insistence and clarity. Perspective | Painting Michelle Obama brought Amy Sherald fame. Now, the artist wants to make works ‘to rest your eyes.’ 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z

Studies that have shown that simply touching currency can elevate people’s emotional states, and a Swing sofa or chair invites sitters to immerse themselves in cold, hard — though surprisingly comfortable — cash. Newly Minted Work by a Change Artist 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z

Reef At Reef, which opened in 2007, Bryan Caswell and his design crew have managed to transform the huge space into one that is electrifying and surprisingly intimate. 2010-02-06T04:46:00Z

Not surprisingly, it won the 2015 Prix Goncourt, France’s most prestigious literary award. ‘Compass’: Mathias Énard’s brilliant dark night of the soul 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z

“Thank you all for being nice to my dad. He was excited to hear all the surprisingly nice things the internet said about him,” TJ tweeted the next day. 'Hot Costco Dad' goes viral for his joy over shopping deals 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Mr. Salinger turned him down, saying he had “borne all the exploitation and loss of privacy I can possibly bear in a single lifetime.” 2010-01-29T13:57:00Z

Not surprisingly, the tourist industry and Hollywood prefer to highlight the pirates of the Caribbean. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, returning to a changed but resilient St. John 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z

But in the show over all, surprisingly little tension builds; ideas and emotions are diffuse. | 'Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century': ?Henri Cartier-Bresson,? a Retrospective at MoMA 2010-04-08T22:08:00Z

The effect was surprisingly moving, as were some other musical interludes in the Infinite Love Party. It’s a Sex-Positive Party, Not a Play 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the adjutant, normally a most amenable figure, ordered me to get the hell out of his office. Philip French: my life as a stammerer 2010-12-26T00:05:05Z

Nonetheless estimates seem to be surprisingly all over the place, from unrealistically high because of sellers’ ambitious expectations to artificially low, a familiar ploy to encourage bidding. Art: A Bouquet of Offerings to Test Uncertain Waters 2011-10-30T04:00:12Z

Hollywood may always have had a ferocious appetite for sequels, but one genre, the musical, has surprisingly been left relatively untouched. Here We (Let It) Go Again: ‘Frozen 2’ and Movie Musical Sequels 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z

The atmosphere was surprisingly tame, said several women who worked the event. ‘A married man’s fantasy’: The unapologetically sexist, wildly successful Fight Night changes course 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z

Progress City is surprisingly in step with current ideas of urban planning. Tomorrowland: how Walt Disney’s strange utopia shaped the world of tomorrow 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z

Two to try: the gin, infused with sage and osha root, and the unaged malt whiskey, surprisingly complex and tequila-like. 36 Hours in Santa Fe 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the band’s new songs notch up the tempos to approach the manic, articulate power-pop of its debut album. Music Review: A Return to Power, Properly Punctuated 2011-02-02T22:24:02Z

Walking against a crush of visitors now plowing down Route 66, we saw a Cars Land as Disney imagined it: deep lines for the Racers and Luigi’s Flying Tires and at Mater’s surprisingly exciting tractors. Test Driving Disney’s New Cars Land 2012-07-19T19:44:12Z

I think that the drop biscuits and the fried chicken surprisingly is a good chapter, because it teaches you how to make a good drop biscuit. "Oprah, you need to try this": Chef Kenny Gilbert on fusion food and his famous fried chicken 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z

But the Shed, often criticized for its blandness, serves as a surprisingly suitable convention center, and there are gems among the cautious displays. Frieze New York, First Live Art Fair in a Year, Kicks Off at the Shed 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z

For anyone who still finds Ivanka to be a cipher, “The Trump Card” provides a surprisingly clear indication of her instincts, particularly when she discusses her childhood. Ivanka Trump’s Terrible Book Helps Explain the Trump-Family Ethos 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the landscape thread is a thin one, and little effort has been made to dig into the history, definition and evolving understanding of landscape as a genus. A Microsoft billionaire gives the public a rare view of his art 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z

“Money Monster” begins with a jolt of satire, proceeds through a maze of beat-the-clock exposition and lands on a surprisingly gentle, sentimental note. Review: In ‘Money Monster,’ a Broke Investor Holds a Grudge and a Gun 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z

My voice was surprisingly soft as I offered the answer again and again. In a virtual escape room, a family finds clues for getting through the pandemic 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z

Yet surprisingly, she achieves this effect by using the most high-tech artist’s tools. Karin Schminke: High-tech tools, simple beauty 2013-08-08T19:39:51Z

There is a serious-disease element in “Class,” and that development is both written and played with surprisingly soft focus for a contemporary story about tough showbiz people. | Stony Point: A Review of ‘Class,’ at Penguin Rep Theater 2013-05-24T23:56:26Z

Large and dense, the works at Mitchell-Innes & Nash are tangled and mind-bending and also surprisingly painterly. The Expansive Provocateur Pope.L, in Smaller, Potent Doses 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z

Something that was surprisingly hard to find among young actors. The J.J. Abrams Interview: Inside Super 8 2011-06-06T10:25:00Z

In recent years, Bay Area a cappella comedians the Bobs have turned up at the Moisture Festival for three- or four-song sets on a surprisingly regular basis. The Bobs, now Seattle-based, celebrate 30th birthday 2012-08-22T23:14:03Z

Not surprisingly, there are different words for red and yellow wine in different countries. We Are Scientists present ? the rules of wine 2010-06-16T12:30:00Z

But he turns surprisingly brooding while playing, closing his eyes and leaning close to the keys. Music Review: Gilles Vonsattel Performs at Bargemusic 2014-04-20T21:33:19Z

A buffet table offers the opportunity for “indulging in the sensory experience of wine tasting,” offering surprisingly effective examples of different aromas and textures, and the opportunity to test your nose if so inclined. A Museum Bridges the Divide Between Two Bordeaux 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z

The best of them is Beach House, a surprisingly popular duo from Baltimore. In Praise of Beach House 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z

Given its early success, and longevity, surprisingly few other shows tried to duplicate its austerity and emphasis on form over character development. The TV Watch: ?Law & Order?: Soon to Be Gone but Not Forgotten 2010-05-16T21:40:00Z

Where to eat Deli Restaurant and Bar has a cool bar downstairs, and chic restaurant upstairs – and a surprisingly sophisticated take on Greek food for such a small island. 20 Greek islands … you may not have heard of 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z

These meanders came with an unexpected bonus — surprisingly personal conversations with complete strangers. Walking and talking in Nova Scotia, a small province with sweeping vistas and welcoming locals 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z

One project that Weaver recently said yes to, rather surprisingly, was a cameo in the long-running ITV comedy drama Doc Martin. Sigourney Weaver: 'I’m asked to play awful people all the time' 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z

Their second album Burning Your House Down is a blunt instrument, but it can also be a surprisingly versatile one. This week's new live music 2010-10-08T23:07:00Z

Not surprisingly, Zweig and Sigmund Freud were friends and mutual admirers — Zweig even delivered a eulogy at Freud’s funeral — and one of his eternal themes was the workings of the human mind. Stefan Zweig, Austrian Novelist, Rises Again 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z

Yet the film is also surprisingly tender: At its heart is a relationship between a woman and a young boy whose lives intertwine through tragedy. A Quiet Word With Italy’s Master of Horror 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z

Given the size of this building, there is surprisingly little shopping to be done. At Hudson Yards, One Mall for the Rich, and One for Everyone Else 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z

Life of Pi won two awards – best cinematography and, not surprisingly given that they had to get a tiger, a zebra, an orangutan, and a hyena on the same small boat, best special visual effects. Baftas: stars dress for show not snow as awards hail director Ben Affleck 2013-02-10T21:57:39Z

Sadly his little bird rejected his offer – but their surprisingly tender scene provided a brief respite amid the death and destruction. Game of Thrones: season two, episode nine – Blackwater 2012-05-28T18:08:00Z

The dining table is long, and set with English china and Mexican glassware, wonderful odd serving dishes, chairs arranged surprisingly close, in a way that suggests warmth and conviviality. In Chile, Where Pablo Neruda Lived and Loved 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z

"It is surprisingly nice," said Vijay, an Indian Singaporean visiting with his two kids, and wearing a Florida Universal Studios t-shirt. Universal Studios Singapore courts 8 for lucky launch 2010-03-18T15:16:00Z

Spoiler Alert: But that, surprisingly enough, wasn’t the evening’s worst look. On the Runway: On Project Runway, Bird Seed and Hamster Bedding 2011-08-05T17:57:39Z

This was, surprisingly, Mr. Hall’s first interpretation of one of the canon’s most beloved comedies. 5 Shows That Sealed Peter Hall’s Stage Legacy 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z

Men’s hairstyles “became more clean-cut and edgy,” according to him, with the adoption of metrosexual styling tools like gels and waxes; he singles out pre-long-hair Brad Pitt and, perhaps more surprisingly, Josh Hartnett. Cultural Studies: What Will We Miss When It’s 2033? 2013-01-04T20:48:00Z

Her resting-face frown may suggest dour determination, but her moments of levity are surprisingly generous. ‘Lumière’: An Actress Destined to Be in the Light 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z

Perhaps not surprisingly, the influx has already led to disturbances. The Bachelorette Party Comes for Scottsdale 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z

The gameplay is complex, but well-balanced and paced, and the narrative surprisingly captivating, making this a perfect entry point to the long-running series that may yet find a new audience here. Fire Emblem: Awakening – review 2013-04-27T23:04:06Z

Not surprisingly, Conan is perhaps the closest to Letterman in the curmudgeon department. David Letterman’s secret weapon: How being TV’s biggest grump made (and maybe even saved) his career 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z

But over the past few days, I've rummaged through prior seasons of "South Park" looking for duds and have found surprisingly few. How the "South Park" guys became an American institution 2011-06-15T16:12:00Z

But High Fidelity was a surprisingly successful transfer of Nick Hornby to America, and Dirty Pretty Things was another artful look at the underside of Britain. David Thomson on Stephen Frears 2010-09-02T21:05:00Z

The men working the surprisingly intense — and potentially lucrative — competition circuit aren’t in on that joke. Don’t call them impersonators: Inside the jumpsuited world of Elvis Tribute Artists

Not surprisingly, everyone learns the true meaning of the holiday. Spare Times for Children for Dec. 19-25 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the students preferred the popcorn to the apple slices. America’s obesity cure: Laziness? 2014-02-26T12:50:00Z

The Broadway revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” will close on September 16 after a surprisingly short six-month run. ‘Carousel’ Will Close on Broadway in September 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z

But it’s also at times a surprisingly earnest story about estranged friends who are reunited under strange circumstances. The Obama-Biden Bromance Continues. This Time in a Mystery Novel. 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z

It is a surprisingly sad text, and the setting for a small chorus and string quartet is hauntingly effective with vocal lines intoned on few pitches over a narrow range. L.A. Master Chorale caps its 50th season with three new works 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

The film, directed by Nick Read, is full of sumptuous images — it’s more attractive than illuminating — yet despite the tabloid-bait subject matter provided by recent scandals, it’s surprisingly short on drama. Review: ‘Bolshoi Babylon,’ Russia’s Famed Ballet Troupe in a Scandal’s Glare 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z

One that comes up surprisingly often: “Did you write your book as a cathartic act?” She Ate and Ate, and Never Felt Satisfied 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, many of the entries contained various forms of the f-word. Style Invitational Week 1242: That was then . . . — give us a then/now joke 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z

“Red Tails,” a period action drama inspired by the Tuskegee airmen, finished a surprisingly strong second, with an estimated $19.1 million in ticket revenue, according to Hollywood.com, which compiles box-office data. ArtsBeat: 'Underworld Awakening' Leads at the Box Office 2012-01-22T19:40:32Z

Not surprisingly, Anna is the designer sent home this week. 2010-02-12T15:13:00Z

She grasped the writer’s hands in her own, which were surprisingly warm, and whispered, “You didn’t pronounce the ‘S’ at the end of ‘asterisks.’ Grammar and Punctuation in Hiram, Ohio 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z

The sheer, silly kitsch meets pop culture meets couture combination works surprisingly well. Barbie and Balmain Want to Make Toys the Next Big Fashion Frontier 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Kennedy's outburst has infuriated some of his targets. Nigel Kennedy accuses fellow violinists of destroying Bach's legacy 2011-08-13T21:56:11Z

Dude had one song, "The Blame Game," where he merged a rap, a poem, and a stand-up comedy skit together, and surprisingly, it worked. Top 10 rap albums of the decade 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z

“It went surprisingly well,” Asner says of the first day of shooting. Three suburban guys had a crazy dream: To make a sitcom. Then Ed Asner signed on. 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z

His quest turns the book into a surprisingly gripping mystery. Ethan Canin's 'A Doubters Almanac' is a blazingly intelligent novel 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z

Yes, restaurant-quality brisket can be made at home, with surprisingly few ingredients and not that much prep time. Brisket for Beginners 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z

Everything about the build-up to the crater – the billboards, the gift shop, the museum – is wonderfully kitsch, but seeing the 1.2km-wide crater itself is a surprisingly powerful experience. 10 of the best US road trip stopoffs – readers’ travel tips 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z

He takes a car crash that happened in an alternate-universe origin and cleverly reconfigures it to serve as the centerpiece of the show’s engaging, surprisingly moving first episode. Review: Marvel Moves to New Orleans for ‘Cloak & Dagger’ 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z

The manager was surprisingly calm about the whole thing, much calmer than his hippie enforcers had been. The night Ryan Adams said “f**k you” to the Fillmore 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z

Perhaps surprisingly, there are also schemes for several unrealized skyscrapers, the very icons of the cities he held in such noisy contempt. | Frank Lloyd Wright’s Love-Hate Relationship With the American City 2014-01-29T20:24:54Z

This cookie is salty, sweet, and surprisingly complex. Chewy, salty brownie cookies will change your mind about black licorice forever 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the vow to lose weight tops the charts, with exercising more and getting healthy making the top five. Clear away the diet fads: Here are 4 food resolutions really worth making 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z

As a result, the series, whose new episodes all debut on Friday, gets off to a surprisingly sluggish start. Season 3 of ‘House of Cards’ Starts With More Policy Than Chicanery 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z

This week's episode is titled Victor and surprisingly, to me at least, it began with a flashback to the little fella's death. The Returned recap: series one, episode four – Victor 2013-06-30T21:10:00Z

Even faltering, it was clear that the young doorman had been doing this all week, had little deli napkins at the ready when I found myself suddenly, surprisingly tearful. The day my therapist killed himself: shock, tears and then came a revelation 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z

"I don't find writing easy," she admits surprisingly, given her prolific output. Ruth Rendell: a life in writing 2013-03-01T10:00:01Z

Dig deeper, and there is surprisingly little hard evidence that Johnson’s behaviour specifically alienates female voters. Does Boris Johnson’s government have a women problem? 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the biggest clutter offender in offices is often paper. Perspective | The top clutter culprits in every room — and how to deal with them 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z

Somewhat surprisingly, not a whole lot of bad happens at home. Movie Review: ‘Palo Alto,’ About Adolescents Stumbling Toward Adulthood 2014-05-08T21:44:34Z

Not surprisingly, given its New England home, it has one of the world’s great collections of Hudson River School landscapes. Temple of delight 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z

The colors in the George I armchairs, upholstered in 18th century petit-point needlework, are as vibrant as ever — not surprisingly, as they hadn’t been uncovered since their purchase in 1925. Clark collection tells the story of a privileged and peculiar life

And I was like, this is really stupid of me, because the attacks are surprisingly common. Thieving monkeys and felonious caterpillars: Mary Roach’s research for ‘Fuzz’ was full of surprises 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z

Not too surprisingly, given this hoot of an encore, the concert drew 9,922 picnickers -- a high for a Classical Thursday. Simone Porter, Ludovic Morlot a star combo at Hollywood Bowl 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z

Padilla’s tortilla chips are made to order and offered with a surprisingly light guacamole, best ordered “spicy” with jalapeño. Tom Sietsema’s 8 favorite places to eat right now 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z

It seems our protein choices have become a surprisingly loaded issue. Plant-based meat sales are stagnating. Could amplifying its green benefits help change that? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z

And yet interviews with nearly a dozen dealers across the country reveal surprisingly robust sales that suggest a resurgence of at-home music-making just as the live concert scene vanished. Concerts Disappeared. Piano Sales Survived. 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z

The resulting hybrid, a police procedural with elements of contagion thriller and vampire tale, is handled so adroitly that it requires surprisingly little suspension of disbelief. TV Shows to Watch From Hong Kong, Brazil, Sweden and More 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z

While that might sound like the back story for a lavish collection, the designer was surprisingly restrained with his opulent embellishments. Fashion Review: The Princess Principle: Spring/Summer 2012 in Paris 2011-10-03T18:24:57Z

But he prefers to record, surprisingly, first thing in the morning. Arts & Leisure: Tom Waits?s New Album, ?Bad as Me? 2011-10-20T11:01:09Z

Perhaps surprisingly, resorts are making sure that runs higher up the mountain aren’t always more difficult. 5 Things Skiers May Not Know About the Trail Map 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z

Levine still speaks ambiguously about the accusations against him as he does about his life in general..not surprisingly he is a victim of the era in which he spent most of his life. With James Levine Fired, Should We Rethink Maestro Worship? 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z

But unlike Lear she is a mother; Colin, though often rough and gross, is in Nick Holder’s wonderful portrayal surprisingly babyish and dainty underneath. Review: Holding Hands With the Homeless, in ‘Love’ 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z

This is a really tricky situation, but that number is so surprisingly high. Ask Amy: Aunt’s nose is out of joint over new baby 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z

There is also one distinctly 21st-century touch: CT scans showing — sometimes surprisingly — what is really inside those containers and linen wrappings. Ancient Egyptian Animals Had a Place in the Afterlife. Here’s Why. 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z

Many thin places are wild, untamed, but cities can also be surprisingly thin. Cultured Traveler: Thin Places, Where We Are Jolted Out of Old Ways of Seeing the World 2012-03-09T21:51:17Z

Crofts’s style is plain and factual, but surprisingly effective, as we see alibis established and then, gradually, inexorably, dismantled. Review | When the world was too much with me, here’s what I read for some R&R 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z

As an absurdist 1940s radio play, done on a shoestring budget, it worked surprisingly well. My favourite film aged 12: Gold 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, Beck praised the Black Panthers, in spite of the contempt local members showed him. The Fires That Forged Iceberg Slim 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z

Everyone I had ever met who had been to the Oscars had assured me that the theatre and the whole event was surprisingly tacky and naff, like going to a cinema in a shopping mall. Wrongbestfilmgate was a moment of pure chaos – my night of shocks at the Oscars 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z

“Grease: Live” is the Surface of TV musicals, right down to the surprisingly brilliant technical aspects covering up a kind of mediocre product. “Grease: Live”‘s technical triumph: A dazzling production almost makes up for lackluster leads 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z

By the end, every nuance is yours for the taking: it's a surprisingly democratic art-form which needs no expertise or elitism for effect. Ring cycle day four: every one of my preconceptions has been proved wrong 2013-07-29T16:37:59Z

The text and images are embossed on soft paper; it is surprisingly readable. Irma Boom’s Library, Where Pure Experimentalism Is on the Shelf 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z

And not surprisingly, the urban planning challenges have changed, too. City planners are increasingly aware of health benefits of clean, living landscapes

Everything is pretty much next to everything else in this surprisingly hilly town. Delaware is famous for corporations, chemicals, chickens — and now, finally, a president 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z

There are surprisingly few stinkers and a high percentage of classics in the Hoffman catalogue – as well as the aforementioned, there are All The President's Men, Little Big Man, Marathon Man, Kramer Vs Kramer. Dustin Hoffman: facing down my demons 2012-12-14T23:00:18Z

His boss’ response is surprising, and surprisingly optimistic for such a biting sendup of our world.  'Women Laughing Alone With Salad': A playwright's raucous riff on sexism and body shame 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z

Those who support it include Steven Spielberg and, surprisingly, Martin Scorsese. In an Era of Streaming, Cinema Is Under Attack 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z

For her years, de Havilland is in surprisingly good health, and has a keen sense of humor — even calling her interviewer a "rascal" for one too probing question. Olivia de Havilland Talks About Her Sister 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z

Considered separately, though, most of the pieces leave an impression not of anger but of subtle and surprisingly memorable grief. With ‘Eyes on Iran,’ Artists Bring Protests to Roosevelt Island 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z

"Rare Exports" is surprisingly languorous, allowing plenty of room for moody apprehension as the camera prowls around its remote surroundings with a minimum of cheap thrills. 'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale': Better watch out, evil Santa is coming to this town 2010-12-09T20:41:00Z

Not surprisingly, Snider forewent the make-up when he testified before Congress in 1985. Short List: A Queensrÿche moment — best metal hair 2013-06-20T18:54:17Z

We ferried the boys across one at a time on our backs, moving slowly through the surprisingly crisp, knee-deep water that bridged the exposed and isolated raft of yellow sand to the thin Tasman coastline. How to travel the world with 2 little kids: Teach them that every step counts 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z

“Step Up: High Water” is a surprisingly mature and textured extension of the dance-movie franchise, “Foursome” an amusing iteration of the standard AwesomenessTV teenage sex comedy. On Paid YouTube, Sci-Fi Comedy and the Grown-Up Karate Kid 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z

A gorgeous retelling of “King Lear” unfolds through the story of Arthur’s life and Kirsten’s attempt to stay alive in this surprisingly beautiful tale of human relationships amid almost total devastation. The ten best books of 2014

It’s an Age of Aquarius curio, based on a 19th-century study of witchcraft and featuring alternately flowery and surprisingly graphic depictions of sex. Japan Cuts Film Festival at Japan Society Emphasizes the Eccentric 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, artists delighted in depicting some of Odysseus’ less fortunate crew members. Art Review: Those Greek Heroes, Sometimes Behaving Badly 2010-10-21T20:45:00Z

Many people snapped photos of their food first before eating, not surprisingly. Music, food fans get their fill at Food Network in Concert 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, considering Neville’s earlier design work for New Socialist magazine, political and social agendas were frequent themes, and this was long before First Things First 2000 was drafted. The Fuse box 2012-06-13T00:00:00Z

Taking on a role memorably embodied by Ron Leibman and Al Pacino, among others, he provides a fresh-as-toxic-paint interpretation that embraces extremes — of viciousness and, more surprisingly tenderness — without stripping gears. Review: An ‘Angels in America’ That Soars on the Breath of Life 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z

Not in a surprisingly weak year for the best actress race, where nearly all of the contenders, aside from Scarlett Johansson, will be hailing from films just outside the best-picture bubble. The Oscar Field Has Narrowed. Who’s on Top and Who’s in Danger? 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z

The Met’s move toward deaccessioning immediately encountered some resistance, surprisingly from its former director, Thomas P. Campbell, who on Saturday posted on his Instagram account that he was “disconcerted” by the news. Facing Deficit, Met Considers Selling Art to Help Pay the Bills 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the redo has drawn great interest. Carrie Is Back: The Resurrection and the Life 2012-03-05T14:35:27Z

South central Puget Sound in the Tacoma area opened for hatchery chinook, and was surprisingly good for those who ventured out with an average of one fish for every seven boats. South central Puget Sound king bite good during this past Sunday's opener 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z

For a museum that’s emphatically contemporary, the art inside is surprisingly not so. Seeing Mexico City, Guided by Architects 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z

But the far-flung earth that Mr. Hanks will present in a new Internet-based animated series called “Electric City” will be a more complicated one and yet — not surprisingly, given its creator — an optimistic one. Tom Hanks Uses Web to Plot the Future 2010-10-01T23:21:00Z

Like the classic, it delivers a surprisingly complex, weeknight-friendly bowl of pasta with just a few vital ingredients. Cacio e Pepe, Hold the Cheese 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z

A surprisingly unimaginative nightmare, that, as we near the end, seems to have repeated itself. How Stephen Colbert's defiant honesty helped me navigate the madness of 2020 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z

Tin House somehow resembles your beautiful ex-girlfriend who lucked her way into the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is doing surprisingly well there. Books of The Times: ‘MFA vs NYC: The Two Cultures of American Fiction’ 2014-02-25T20:27:31Z

A founder’s soul is a surprisingly common discussion topic in the tech world, often as a defense of a particularly egregious news cycle. Want to Do Business in Silicon Valley? Better Act Nice 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z

Star power, after all, is what judges add to TV talent shows that otherwise feature unknowns whose performances can range from surprisingly good to stunningly awful. Who will replace Lopez, Tyler on 'American Idol'? 2012-07-14T17:01:06Z

Yet when you look at their filmographies, you see surprisingly few awards and nominations next to their names -- especially from mainstream organizations. Ten underrated actresses we'd watch in anything 2011-08-19T23:30:00Z

The moment is surprisingly wistful, and not entirely played for humor. My streaming gem: why you should watch Road to Bali 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z

His are Poe, Kafka and, perhaps more surprisingly, Chesterton. A brief survey of the short story part 27: Jorge Luis Borges 2010-07-22T10:59:00Z

Not surprisingly, given this endeavor, the book includes some Golden Shovel poems. Claudia Rankine on the Legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z

"Mad World" also sprang from a surprisingly commercial place. Tears for Fears' "The Hurting" at 40: An enduring, mature and fearless debut album 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z

Buffets Don’t be put off by the slop common to all-you-can-eat American buffets: heavy competition in Brazil means these lunch spots often offer surprisingly high-quality food, and the salad bar is almost always excellent.   Frugal Traveler: Lunching in S?o Paulo 2010-11-17T21:20:00Z

A low, loud whisper caused by air pushing off their broad wings announces takeoffs and landings at surprisingly close range. Explorer: Luxury in Chile?s Ancient Atacama Desert 2011-10-14T18:55:00Z

The performances were everywhere wonderful, though with surprisingly little reveling in the subterranean bass notes that all Russian choirs cultivate. Music Review: Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir at Carnegie Hall 2012-10-17T22:12:44Z

French onion dip is rich, satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. French onion dip for Thanksgiving from Mississippi chef: Try the recipe 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z

Now the “Soul Train” archives, particularly from its first decade, are a nostalgia trove of flamboyant and awful 1970s fashion — those lapels! those bell-bottoms! those eyeglasses! those fabrics! — and of surprisingly durable dance moves. An Appraisal: Don Cornelius, Smooth Operator on Behalf of Soul 2012-02-01T22:59:47Z

Not surprisingly, the Tuskegee experiment of the 1930s came up. African Americans are more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer’s. Why? 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z

But “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” also manages to comment on contemporary ideas about celebrity, status and success in a surprisingly interesting way. What I learned from Kim Kardashian’s new smartphone game 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z

Not surprisingly, the narrator is talking about Hell. Billy Bragg’s Railroad Songs 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z

In Vienna they spend time with Sigmund Freud, who, in a surprisingly charming turn, unearths memories that haunt Colette’s brother — and her too. Books of The Times: Brimming With Clues That Are Hard to Link 2011-02-03T00:08:48Z

Watching “Rainbow” isn’t always a pleasant experience, but it is a surprisingly illuminating one. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Punished By Fame 2011-02-25T16:44:55Z

For a group watching their best friend appear on stage, just two weeks from Election Day, they were surprisingly calm. Debate-Watching With Hillary Clinton’s BFFs 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z

It’s surprisingly moist and delicious on its own or dusted with confectioners’ sugar, but in times like these, a layer of buttercream frosting and a rainstorm of colored sprinkles are a very good idea. A Cake to Bring Comfort (to Parents and Kids) 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z

The process is surprisingly painless, and remarkably convincing; like the hair-replacement system, tattooed eyebrows were a happy improvement on my own. How to get through chemotherapy: Decca Aitkenhead on cancer treatment 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z

In rehearsal, the simplicity was, surprisingly, both riveting and deeply moving. Taking ‘Fun Home’ to Orlando, for a Catharsis Onstage and Off 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z

Some were surprisingly welcome and some were surprisingly off. The Golden Globes TV Nominations Are Out. Don’t Get Too Excited. 2013-12-12T15:20:27Z

Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career American diplomat suddenly and surprisingly named ambassador to Britain. ‘The Diplomat’ Review: Save the Marriage, Save the World 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z

This book includes surprisingly down-to-earth chapters about Christmas holidays spent driving to visit in-laws and a honeymoon spent on a cruise ship. Books of The Times: Tina Fey Is Greek and Also Teutonic, but She Isn?t a Troll 2011-04-03T21:52:49Z

Smack in the center of Southern California’s spectacular coastline, the county is surprisingly rural. 36 Hours in Santa Barbara County 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z

“Driving on the Rim” also features, not surprisingly, some gorgeous wilderness landscapes and a hunting dog who is as lovingly described as any of the human characters. Back at the Ranch, Thomas McGuane Has a New Novel 2010-10-20T16:23:00Z

Sure, I daydream about the pies, casseroles and turkey with all the trimmings, but, maybe surprisingly, the part of the dinner I look forward to most is the bread basket. The muffin that’s made for your holiday bread basket 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z

Dylan posted the track on his website, employing a surprisingly delicate vocal on the hyper-romantic ballad based on a central musical motif from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. Bob Dylan posts 'Full Moon & Empty Arms' track from new album 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z

Mayonnaise is effective as well — not surprisingly, since it is a yolk-stabilized emulsion. Here's how to emulsify anything 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z

But while evolution is a fantastic creator, adding almost whatever is needed, it is surprisingly lazy at tidying up after itself, at pruning what is no longer required. Touring the brain 2012-09-01T20:00:00Z

Mr. Govan, the museum’s director, said the gala’s success is largely attributable to its cross section of attendees, especially given the surprisingly fragmented way in which the Los Angeles creative class tends to socialize. Eva Chow, the Culture Queen of Los Angeles 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z

The parallels to world politics here are surprisingly strong — after all, sovereign states are a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, so national polities also possess some immaturity. Stop comparing everything to “Girls”! 2013-05-17T22:45:00Z

But watching as a Noob, you have the advantage of seeing Gotham night as Batman Jr. but as what it mostly is: less a superhero and -villain saga than a surprisingly fresh, dystopian cop show. Review: Gotham: No Batman? No Bat-Problem! 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z

Given the thousands of objects that passed through Sonnabend’s hands over five decades, and the rich store of them that became her collection, the objects chosen for the MoMA exhibition are surprisingly unsurprising. Art Review: ‘Ileana Sonnabend: Ambassador for the New’ at MoMA 2013-12-19T22:57:15Z

With a fuzzy bear Busby Berkeley number, a "Breakfast Club" homage and impassioned courtroom speeches that could be delivered by Atticus Finch, "Ted 2" is also surprisingly earnest. 'Ted 2' is overstuffed and absurd but wickedly funny 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

She grew up, cleaned up and reinvented herself as a surprisingly sophisticated fashion expert. Kelly Osbourne, From Party Girl to Fashion Sage 2014-02-26T23:11:52Z

But not everyone stuck close to familiar territory on the second day of men's fashion week Sunday: Giorgio Armani presented a surprisingly edgy and militaristic/borderline S&M line for next summer. Alexander McQueen sticks to British roots 2010-06-20T16:24:00Z

More surprisingly, and to his credit, he saw the problems of equity and was aware of the phenomenon where more affluent White people snag vaccination appointments in poorer communities of color. Perspective | My mother and her friends couldn’t get coronavirus vaccine appointments, so they turned to a stranger for help. He’s 13. 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z

For example, the final work at Hauser & Wirth is a large pyramid of stacked rolls of white toilet paper that is surprisingly eye-popping. Last Chance: Martin Creed’s Solo Shows at Gavin Brown and Hauser & Wirth 2013-12-17T22:13:14Z