| 单词 | topical |
| 例句 | Once we bought the wax and some topical medicine to numb the inside of my nose, we marched back out of the store. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z They are certainly an urban adaptation of the fundamental Karhidish institution of the Hearth, though lacking, of course, the topical and genealogical stability of the Hearth. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “How topical. Well, why not share this secret with us? Now. In a nice loud voice.” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Tweaking a tiny totalitarian state and its dynastic leader is — or was probably intended to be — a way of striking a provocative and topical pose while still playing it safe. ‘The Interview,’ With James Franco and Seth Rogen, Is Back On 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z Ms. Alexander, who is white, was responding to that reality, yet didn’t intend the sculpture to be narrowly topical. Art Review: Jane Alexander’s Work at St. John the Divine 2013-04-25T20:34:53Z Listen to me, serial tweet-favoriter: I didn’t jam those two unrelated topical news stories together for a favorite. Dear serial tweet-favoriter: You are a coward 2014-05-08T15:30:00Z Churchill's play emerges as a highly topical piece of living history, as vacuous arguments about the Big Society are used to camouflage the reinforcement of economic injustice. Light Shining in Buckinghamshire 2010-07-21T21:15:00Z "There are a few things in there that are very topical," Rudd said. T Magazine: Leap of Faith 2012-11-27T14:00:16Z Hoppe has tried to make PBS more topical, ordering a lengthy examination of guns in America that ran a month after the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. PBS: Acting like a network as well as service 2013-07-29T13:11:18Z On the same night, meanwhile, Showtime debuts the strenuously topical House of Lies, which makes dark comedy out of how the rich continue to get richer in post-TARP America. TV Weekend: Scenes from the Class Struggle, with Downton Abbey and House of Lies 2012-01-06T16:54:11Z It remains to be seen how viewers react to a traditional broadcast drama addressing topical issues more common to cable and streaming fare. ‘S.W.A.T.’ dives into Black, police conflict in season debut 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z For more topical parenting tips, sign up for TIME’s free weekly parenting newsletter. How to Talk to Your Kids About Bruce Jenner 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z I'm all for topical satire, but this 75-minute comedy on the MPs' expenses scandal adds little to our understanding or the gaiety of the nation. Stiffed! 2010-04-18T20:30:00Z He became best known for his role on the BBC's daily topical programme, The Tonight Show. 2010-02-15T14:21:00Z It's very experimental in that she uses a lot of different forms – diary comments, fiction, topical stuff. The artists' artist: graphic novelists 2011-07-13T20:59:02Z He rose to prominence with self-deprecating takes on his disability during the Friday night topical chatshow The Last Leg, which began as part of Channel 4’s coverage of the Paralympics in London. 'What if my kids are scared of me?': Alex Brooker on life as a disabled dad 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Also in Bristol, the annual Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory season begins on Thursday; Andrew Hilton directs the very topical Richard III. What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips 2013-02-08T15:48:00Z Not that Mr. McClelland, a native of Lansing, Mich., who now lives in Chicago, set out to write a topical book. ‘How to Speak Midwestern,’ Edward McClelland’s Regional Guide 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z In his 16 years as host of Comedy Central’s nightly satirical newscast, Stewart brought political savvy, journalistic rigor and bite to the old pastime of topical satire on late-night TV. The New Politics of Late Night 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z He encourages ad-libbing and topical references, which are sort of funny, but also sort of stale — skinny jeans, Kardashians, the Internet. ‘Twelfth Night,’ From Shakespeare in the Parking Lot 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z The drummer Susie Ibarra makes intimate music that doesn’t sound like it’s about anything topical or social or even particularly personal. The Playlist: The Hold Steady Get Revved Up and 9 More New Songs 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z It’s topical, and he likes to do that as well. Chloe Sevigny adds fuel to the anti-vaxxing autism panic fire: “I could see people being afraid of vaccinations. There are many unknowns” 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z Its appeal is that of a crafty short story with lurid topical resonance. Review: Jennifer Haley’s ‘The Nether’ Explores the Dark Side of the Web 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z He and Lloyd both suggest that radio, with its fleetness of foot, can be better at taking topical shots. Political satire 2010-04-17T23:08:00Z With cyber threats from “rogue states” and the Arab Spring in the news, Wilson’s supernatural and sociopolitical thriller couldn’t be more topical. 25 best books of 2012 2012-12-13T00:31:12Z There's even a topical reference to the intractable politics of the union, "the flag that failed", in which MacGregor is forced to concede that the playwright "on the whole evades the question of Britain". Shakespeare's Restless World by Neil MacGregor – review 2012-09-29T23:05:08Z Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian As long as there has been comedy, there has been topical comedy. Edinburgh fringe's amateur comedians turn headlines into punchlines 2012-07-23T14:26:47Z But it’s not only topical grievances that are being aired. Review: Partying to End the Patriarchy in a Dionysian ‘Girls’ 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z “Everybody does a topical show to a certain degree,” Colbert told reporters at the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour. Stephen Colbert Hopes Donald Trump Stays in the Presidential Race 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z “A Different World” didn’t create the topical sitcom — Norman Lear blazed that trail in the 1970s — but the show was groundbreaking in its own way. How ‘A Different World’ dealt with the L.A. riots and set the stage for a more political TV 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z But given the Savoyard tradition of topical updating, a modern production of “The Mikado” is only partly a 19th-century work. Music Review: Nanki-Poo, Yum-Yum And Rest of the Gang In Glories All Effulgent 2010-12-30T21:34:04Z Netflix’s previous efforts at the talk genre have all been topical and political and flopped. Norm Macdonald’s Talk-Show Plan: No Monologue, No Band, No Political Commentary 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “SNL” and Baldwin’s impressions of Trump the Candidate made its politically topical cold open must-watch late night television for the laughs. How can "Saturday Night Live" parody a farcical administration? 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Comedy Central, which helped to redefine late-night satire with “The Daily Show,” its topical 11 p.m. series, continues to struggle in its efforts to find an 11:30 p.m. companion for that program. Comedy Central Cancels ‘The Opposition With Jordan Klepper’ 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z It will again be highly topical as it will coincide with London's 2012 hosting of the Olympic Games, another pillar of classical Greek culture. Free drama of popular protest rocks London stage 2011-08-31T12:37:39Z The novel is still for sale, and I often wonder what teenagers now make of that clunky detail, which seemed so topical. Planned Obsolescence 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z The jury said they admired "his exceptional dedication to making a work which speaks about the construction of value and meaning in ways that are topical and compelling". Duncan Campbell wins Turner Prize 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z That the bricks used for the Met piece were manufactured in, and brought from, Mexico — trucked across the border and driven to New York — adds a topical dimension to Mr. Zamora’s wall. What’s That on the Met’s Roof Garden? A Big, Beautiful Wall 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Despite her use of arnica in a topical product, Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas remains concerned about long-term oral use. Skin Deep: Arnica Becomes a Celebrity Favorite - Skin Deep 2011-09-14T23:46:24Z If safe enough, they could soon be trialled as a new topical treatment in volunteers. The new growth in hair loss research 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z "We're trying to make it topical and just show the way two men of the same gender, who love each other, live their lives," Brad says. Actor-activist George Takei takes command in cyberspace and beyond 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z And, yes, you may infer contemporary parallels if you choose, though Mr. van Hove surely had no idea that of how topical his “Angels” would feel this week. Ivo van Hove Brings ‘Angels in America’ to BAM 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z If the spooky grandeur of its deep-sea setting is somewhat shortchanged by the home viewing experience, the movie compensates with many topical terrors — such as characters’ arguing about the need to self-quarantine. ‘Sea Fever’ Review: A Timely but Derivative Contagion Thriller 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z And after the racial reckoning of 2020, he is also reconsidering how Ailey can be part of topical political conversations, “not because somebody expects us to but because it’s our mission.” Robert Battle on Running Ailey: ‘This Is My Choreography Now’ 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z This month, the host Matthew Love will oversee a topical debate on fact vs. fiction. Comedy in NYC This Week 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z The central subject of the play, directed with sharp finesse by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, could hardly be more topical: mandatory vaccinations for children. Review: Opinions Collide in the Explosive Comedy ‘Eureka Day’ 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Traditionally, Saturday Night Live always led with their smartest, most topical sketch. Saturday Night Live: Scarlett Johansson gives political jokes some bite 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z So I’m asking you if you can remember instances – at home or abroad – of topical theater that seemed so disturbingly of the moment that it was truly dangerous and heroic. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: When Political Theater Feels Truly Dangerous 2011-01-12T23:37:21Z The bill mixes big names and newcomers, giving them a chance to do topical material that might not fit into their own show. How Edinburgh standups are dealing with the riots 2011-08-10T19:00:02Z But talk shows are meant to be topical, so that approach may not work with Handler. Netflix signs Chelsea Handler to talk show deal 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z For a half-century, she stayed current by taking topical roles in films dealing with social justice and women’s rights. Faten Hamama, Actress Hailed as ‘Lady of the Arabic Screen,’ Dies at 83 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z The Lear touch is evident on the new “One Day at a Time,” which weaves the topical and the familial. Norman Lear put his foot down — and Trump’s White House flinched 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z When the keyboardist Kris Bowers performed his song “#TheProtestor” in Harlem two years ago, it featured a bracing topical digression by the vocalist Chris Turner. A Cri de Coeur From Jazz Musicians in a Black Lives Matter Age 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z Subjects of obvious topical immediacy are few in “Secret Life of Humans,” the brooding new play of ideas at 59E59 Theaters. Review: A Species on the Brink in ‘Secret Life of Humans’ 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Netflix is ending one of its first forays into the topical talk-show genre, and with it, the number of female hosts in this space will be reduced by one. Chelsea Handler, Ending Netflix Show, Says She Will Focus on Political Activism 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z Frank Skinner's Opinionated will be a weekly topical show discussing issues in the news "from Frank's unique perspective," the channel said. Frank Skinner back on BBC Two 2010-02-22T15:03:00Z On almost any day, on almost any topic, social media disgorges tens of thousands of not-quite-funny, not-quite-insightful exercises in topical vitriol. Is Satire Possible in the Age of Trump? 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z "We're just trying to tell a love story, and what people will do for love. That it happens to be set on the border is what makes it topical and eye-opening." Eva Longoria shows passion for acting, activism and philanthropy 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z On Chortle, the journalist Jay Richardson investigates the effect of Twitter – considerable, it would seem – on topical comedy. Rory Bremner sees the funny side of Scottish independence 2013-04-03T14:16:43Z I felt bad about it in a topical way — we had to start watching something else, so thank god for “True Blood.” Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Unfair: even if it was a mistake, what a superbly topical neologism. TV review: Coming Here Soon; Imagine: Paul Simon's Graceland 2012-07-03T23:04:01Z Reviewing for The New York Times, Bosley Crowther called it “a honey of a topical musical film” that was “sure to have wide appeal.” On DVD, an American in Paris (and in the Soviet Union) 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z The growing number of accounts of sexual misconduct by prominent men gave “Saturday Night Live” plenty of topical grist this week. For ‘Saturday Night Live,’ No Shortage of Targets, Including Louis C.K. and Roy Moore 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z This international collection of shorts, which range from 12-38 minutes in length address topical issues that resonate. Riz Ahmed rapping and a dark comedy about prison: A look at the Oscar-nominated live action shorts 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Knowing when to quit is this week's topical subject. In praise of … Tamara Rojo 2013-02-14T22:50:38Z As indicated earlier in this story, no streaming service has found enough success with the topical talk variety format to support a show on a long-term basis. Why women really don’t get to host late-night TV 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z There are an awful lot of last-minute changes these days at late-night comedy shows that thrive on topical humor. Get Me Rewrite! Now It’s Late-Night Hosts Keeping Up With News 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z Given that so much of the topical comedy landscape is dominated by middle-class white guys, it's great to hear current events being cut down to size from a different perspective. This week's new live comedy 2012-10-05T23:05:20Z The most salutary and topical lesson of all in this amiably didactic vaudeville may be that, like so much else in this world, screens are usually big fat liars. Review: ‘Penn & Teller on Broadway’ Explores the Illusions of Technology 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z It received critical acclaim for its nuanced handling of topical cultural issues like homophobia. In 2019, Netflix and Amazon Set Their Sights on India 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z It was more topical, celebrity-obsessed and wavering in its comic voice than “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Has the Most Exciting Comics (and the Silliest) 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Self-agency resulted in a canon of remarkable consistency, despite myriad topical concerns and a gradual evolution toward simpler surfaces and interpretive liberty. Critic’s Notebook: Robert Ashley’s Work Lives On at the Whitney Biennial 2014-04-14T21:19:51Z I observed to Mr. Billington that I hadn’t thought of the American theater as being as topical as the British theater, in regularly engaging in conversation with the daily headlines. What’s in a List? Two Critics on Theater’s Special Relationship 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z This topical hook doesn’t sink very deep, admittedly; like a lot of action flicks, “Prince of Persia” exploits the headlines for familiar genre high jinks. | 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time': Jake Gyllenhaal and Ben Kingsley Take Up Swords 2010-05-27T21:50:00Z He has succeeded, by my estimation, chiefly by treating the topical not as a bid for relevance but as a yearning for commonality, mutuality, something to share. In Don DeLillo’s New Novel, Technology Is Dead. Civilization Might Be, Too. 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z That reflects Keshavarz's smoldering, art-house-friendly pictorial sense and immense ambition, but also the circumstances under which the film was made and its strikingly topical story and setting. Steamy lesbian sex -- in Tehran 2011-08-26T20:50:00Z For many obvious and topical reasons, it’s not fashionable or logical to pity them. Emma Cline on the Movie Business 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z In a press release issued ahead of the conference, the comedy troupe promised to perform "some of Monty Python's greatest hits, with modern, topical, Pythonesque twists". Pythons reunite for London show 2013-11-21T14:53:17Z Mr. Rickles did not tell jokes with traditional punchlines, did not make topical comments about the news and did not use crude profanity. Don Rickles, lightning-fast launcher of comic insults, dies at 90 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z It reminds us that the references in her subsequent topical work has been broad-based, ranging from the war in Vietnam to poverty in America. Adrian Piper: The Thinking Canvas 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z An opening monologue featured topical issues -- chiefly the Olympics, which also happen to be airing on NBC -- and a chat with Smith touched on the actor's recent adventures skydiving, and more on the Olympics. Jimmy Fallon takes helm of 'Tonight Show', brings it back to New York 2014-02-18T05:03:20Z A: Glycerin is a clear, odorless, sweet liquid that is used in topical and oral pharmaceutical preparations. Halting chronic migraines with a gluten-free diet 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z “I’m proud of the material on the show we’re talking about, which is very topical,” says Fowler. Is this man the future of US comedy? Say hello to Jermaine Fowler 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z I hope you’ll enjoy these topical “best of” questions and answers while I’m away. Ask Amy: Young love 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Too much of this material is simply disposable, filled with topical humor and genre parodies that make the films feel more like extended skits than complete narratives. DVDs: On DVD, ?Bob Hope: Thanks for the Memories Collection? 2010-06-05T02:15:00Z Directed by Kenny Leon, Christopher Demos-Brown’s topical play is more pedagogical than dramatic, schooling the audience in the life-threatening dangers facing black men. The Broadway Shows to See Now 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z “With the new showing on Netflix, it’s suddenly become very topical again because of the current situation,” he said. What Netflix's The Platform tells us about humanity in the coronavirus era 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z Thought For The Day allows a variety of religious speakers from various faiths to present topical thoughts and reflections. 2010-02-17T16:19:00Z That script, a series of rhymed couplets barnacled with topical quips, “was so impenetrably difficult,” she said. Uma Thurman, Ready to Be Tested 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z With attendance topping that of the 10 professional New York and New Jersey sports teams combined, Broadway is booming, never so much as when it takes on topical issues. Race, sexual politics and the underworld in spotlight at Broadway's... 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z Similarly, ingesting lactic acid hasn’t been shown to improve skin the way topical versions found in serums, exfoliators and masks could. Beverages With Benefits: Do They Really Work? 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z When did you realise how topical the material about the gangsterisation of US politics was? Martin Scorsese: ‘Maybe The Irishman is the last picture I'll make’ 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z It's topical, sharp satire on a hipster icon. An Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: Easyjet gags get a hip-hop upgrade 2012-08-08T15:15:16Z This week, I’m rerunning topical Q & A from 10 years ago. Perspective | Ask Amy: Tolerating political differences is an evergreen issue 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z “So many topical creams just totally don’t work,” she said. Wildfire Smoke Is Hurting Your Skin 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The overall effect of these and many other more or less urgently topical, invariably well-made images is ultimately numbing. Art Review: The Fully Engaged Lens 2011-05-12T21:57:40Z We are talking about a range of compressed tube salves, intended for topical application before a workout, in order to maximise its benefits. The Face Gym training stick: does anyone really need a face decongestant? 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Your fiction is often politically or culturally topical. This Week in Fiction: T. Coraghessan Boyle on the Ethics of Disease 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z But Nigel was a bundle of contradictions: he took many things seriously and railed fearlessly against religion, homophobia, bad hairstyles or whatever was topical that day. Nigel Charnock obituary 2012-08-07T14:06:41Z But not since 9/11 have the likes of "The Daily Show," "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show" and other topical comedy stalwarts been forced to contend with a crisis on par with this pandemic. Live from their homes: Late night hosts are back to show we're all in this together 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z Keep in mind that sunscreen is just one of many topical products whose potential health effects are not completely understood. Answers to All Your Burning Questions About Sunscreen 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z He doesn't swear; he does not express political opinions; he does not do adult material; he is rarely topical, so his shows don't date. Comedy gold: Jerry Seinfeld's I'm Telling You for the Last Time 2012-06-14T11:38:33Z "A Young Patriot" is just one film from the Chinese mainland to address topical issues at the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival, which wraps up Monday. Hong Kong film festival offers view of a changing China 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z While the writers decided not to include the pandemic for logistical and practical reasons, a number of topical references help to ground the show in the present. ‘The Upshaws’ Is a Throwback Sitcom With Modern Views 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z While the emergent sound of Cuban hip-hop provided a topical spin on the crisis, Desandann reached back to the resistance songs of their ancestors as a more oblique form of comment. The Creole Choir of Cuba: the a cappella aid agency 2010-08-19T21:15:00Z Freshening the cocktail, Morton frequently gooses things with topical and local gags. Review | Morton sings the hot pants off ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ songs 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Ultimately, I think that the environmental satire “Don’t Look Up” prevails because of its topical, urgent subject matter. Oscars 2022 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress? 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z But for those still watching, the show has reached a sustainable tone as a work of entertainment and topical comment. Perspective | HBO’s ‘Girls’ goes out as the one thing it always wanted to be: A good TV show 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z A desire to mix politics and performance amid the crises of the pandemic and the social justice movement resulted in his creating a series of topical video interview projects, often with strangers, often outside. In Search of the Meaning of Life? Meet Me at the Monkey Bars. 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Each show will open with topical editorials by both hosts. Parker, Spitzer aim for ideological center on TV 2010-10-05T01:35:00Z These five non-fiction films grapple with topical issues with sensitivity and compassion, and the short format generates immediate emotions. Five documentary shorts vying for Oscar, from bullies and the houseless to an amazing ball player 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Like “Dreams of Flying,” which merged themes of Wall Street corruption and environmental apocalypse, “Yellow Hour” pushes topical fears into creepy, Götterdämmerung fantasy. Theater Review: Adam Rapp’s ‘Through the Yellow Hour,’ at Rattlestick 2012-09-28T02:00:00Z Nine years after she said her last "XOXO," "Gossip Girl" returned this summer to wreak havoc on a whole new generation of Upper East Siders in a fizzy, topical series reboot. "Gossip Girl" boss: "It's class warfare with one dictator … I could write this show every 15 years" 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Now it seems not merely topical but increasingly urgent, and theatrical from top to toe. Hamlet; A Number; Enlightenment; Faust 2010-10-09T23:07:00Z From an early overemphasis on taped interviews with celebrities, the show is looking to be more topical and respond to breaking news. Egyptian crisis leads viewers to sample CNN 2011-02-11T14:55:20Z The subject matter is urgently topical, the themes raised eternal and universal. Of Gods and Men ? review 2010-12-05T00:05:00Z The novel's theme is remarkably topical in the light of events unfolding in Japan. The Age of Miracles, the earthquake novel that has shaken the publishing world 2011-03-18T13:00:48Z “Blurred Lines” was commissioned by the National Theater for the Shed, the barnlike, provisional structure that has been set up in the National’s courtyard as a home for experimental works of topical immediacy. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Blurred Lines’ and ‘The Pass’ in London 2014-02-04T18:25:15Z One of the things that really bothers me is the idea that people have been talking about how alarmingly relevant this film is, how topical this film is. "40 Years a Prisoner" confronts the police we're supposed to trust "telling bold-faced lies" 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z While the tone is lighthearted and cheeky, Steinkellner doesn’t avoid topical notes. Which Kind of Witch Should She Be? 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z So if you are currently running out of entertainment options and suddenly decided you want thought-provoking documentaries or topical dramas, perhaps with subtitles, I can't help you out. Comfort food for your eyes: Here are 7 easily bingeable sitcoms you haven't seen 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Netflix has touted its ability to get viewers to binge on its content in lengthy doses, but has no track record with topical shows. Chelsea Handler: Impulsive, Provocative and Streaming on Netflix 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z They are famous for putting the show together at the last minute to make it sharply topical. South Park censored after threat of fatwa over Muhammad episode 2010-04-22T20:16:00Z Because talk-shows are so very topical, they’re stale almost soon as they air—every day requires new material, mined from the news cycle of the day. Larry Wilmore’s challenge: Why he could be the black late-night host who makes it 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z The witty, topical supertitles by Jonathan Dean identify the principal singers as “ladies from Seattle” and “gentlemen from Portland.” Seattle Opera puts a zesty 21st century spin on ‘Cosi fan tutte’ 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Rich people are fantasy figures; the country’s continuing economic woes make them topical, and their sorrows generate vicarious joy. ‘Arbitrage’ and the Rich and Troubled Bad Guy 2012-09-02T07:27:26Z This FDA-approved, topical treatment is sold in liquid and foam generically and under the brand name Rogaine. Yes, women experience thinning hair, too. Here’s why, and possible treatments. 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The ensemble brings such a sure touch that the spell lasts a long time, even if by the end it’s a surprise how much this clever, absorbing drama hedges its topical bets. Backstage with Jesus and Hitler in Ruhl’s epic ‘Passion Play’ 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z At the same time, out on Long Island, William Sidney Mount was embedding topical commentary on race and Jacksonian economics in seemingly laid-back genre pictures. Art Review: Metropolitan Museum of Art?s New American Wing Galleries - Review 2012-01-16T04:58:27Z And in an election year, we're sure to get stories about various late night talk shows and topical comedy shows featuring interviews candidates and analysis of their role as kingmakers. Samantha Bee teases big election coverage, from presidential harassment to a strategic joy offensive 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Meijer-van Mensch said she wanted the display to be the first in a series that brought topical objects quickly to the museum. Posters, banners, boarding passes: Museums try to get a head start on history 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Sometimes a book grabs you because it’s especially topical, or relevant to your life. 12 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Still, even here he’s frustratingly limited in his topical range. Music: On ?Recovery,? Eminem Reasserts His Core Values 2010-06-21T22:24:00Z In general, topical comedy lives and dies by the quality of the news. Is it good news that there's so many topical comedy shows? 2011-03-25T11:24:18Z Taking up what is a sadly topical theme, which will no doubt continue to inspire writers for some time is Austrian novelist Arno Geiger's beautifully titled book about a father's descent into Alzheimer's. New Europe: reading up on Germany's bestselling books 2011-03-14T17:54:11Z The weeknight topical format personified by the network shows, with the show-opening monologue, recurring bits and celebrity interviews, are all patterned after Carson's "Tonight Show," an era that began in 1962. Why women really don’t get to host late-night TV 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Her act — hard-hitting, topical and dense with punch lines — anticipated the future of comedy better than most if not all of her peers. The Comedy Master Who Hasn’t Gotten Her Due: Elayne Boosler 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z Can Daisey gain perspective, reboot and make other topical pieces that are not written off as hoaxes? Analysis: Mike Daisey meant well, but lost his way in 'Agony' 2012-03-19T21:37:03Z Producers are amalgamating two productions with harrowingly topical stories for a run on alternating nights at the Lyceum Theatre. Perspective | After a devastating lull, theater is coming back big 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “The Afterlife,” Ms. Berg’s longest work yet, an hour, was also topical and pop-culture-referential. Joyce Unleashed Features SuperGroup and Laurie Berg 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z While Allen's comedy is still as broad as his grin, the jokes were still gentle and, even when offered up as topical, they clearly qualified for landmark status. Comic Marty Allen is 94, but who's counting? He's laughing 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z It was a heady conversation about a topical issue. What the heck does Steve King do all day? 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Nobody writes songs about sitting on the edge of the tub while a man applies topical antibiotics to your oozing skin graft. Modern Love: A Second Embrace, With Hearts and Eyes Open 2014-03-13T19:16:35Z And altogether the audience, the show, and the topical material can enjoy an hour or so of low-impact togetherness. Our new late-night wars: How Hillary, Bernie and the Donald are battling it out for bedtime TV dominance — and who’s winning so far 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z The show is at its most unsure with topical material, a problem that may become more serious when presidential campaigns really get going. ‘Saturday Night Live’ Gears Up for an Anniversary 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z When boiled, the shaggy red bark of the gumbo limbo tree yields a healing topical ointment. Wildlife galore in the Bahamas, where the whole world’s a park 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Appalling men have been getting away with murder, literal or otherwise, since time immemorial; if McDonagh’s film seems topical, that’s because the fury driving it is both ancient and eternal. How female vengeance powers Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z "You've got the backdrop of The Interview, the Sony hacks and the global issue of freedom of speech. It's the most topical one and I think it will win." British hopefuls ready for Baftas 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z It’s as committedly topical as anything the center has done, with six thematic sections focused on climate change, immigration, gender issues, racial turmoil, terrorism and the 2016 presidential election. Art and Museums in NYC This Week 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z There's an introductory "cold open" at the head and the topical "Weekend Update" in the middle and a couple of musical performances for excitement and relief and keeping things young. At 40, 'Saturday Night Live' is still in its prime 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z In common with most of Ms. Anderson’s best work, “Landfall” has a topical facet: Hurricane Sandy’s arrival in the New York area last October. Music Review: Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet at Montclair State 2013-05-12T21:34:28Z An arc was planned in advance for the whole season; then certain topical subjects were threaded into individual episodes. Always brash, “South Park” gets brave: From kids with guns to the P.C. principal, this was their most compelling — and self-aware — season 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z “Powerhouse” is largely a series of direct quotations strung together in more or less chronological and topical order. Power, Ambition and Betrayal in Hollywood: James B. Stewart on ‘Powerhouse’ 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z These subjects are among the many topical themes that are hashed out, with a nostalgic swoon, in the characters’ op-edifying dialogue. “Non-Fiction,” Reviewed: A Vacuum-Sealed View of France’s Culturati 2019-05-03T04:00:00Z Over the next three years, the Underground Museum will display one to two Davis-curated exhibitions a year — some of which are more abstract; others more topical. An unassuming storefront. A major museum. A collaboration that takes museum art to the people of L.A. 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Why did you decide to explore that topical issue? "Indemnity" director on his unique South African action film: "What if trauma can be weaponized?" 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z She also predicted a surge in eyebrow topical treatments, akin to Latisse for the lashes. On the Runway Blog: How Now Full Brow? Try Tattoos and Transplants 2012-08-06T19:46:37Z Your last two records are the most topical you’ve ever done. For Ry Cooder, a Dog’s Life and a Deal With the Devil 2012-08-24T17:43:15Z Despite its aspiration to topical relevance and the trendy allusion to Baldwin, this collage of dance theater is as thin as most postcards, and as banal. Review: A Message-Heavy Bill T. Jones Dance-Theater Collage 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z You Cannot Be Serious! will feature clips, impressions and topical sketches based on the week's sport. McGowan to host ITV1 sports show 2012-02-09T12:26:40Z But the terrorist attacks on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo made National Lampoon and the risks its editors took in the 1970s instantly topical. Sundance 2015: Documentaries Suddenly Made Timely 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z A storm is brewing in Starz's gritty new series "American Gods," as deities old and new gear up for a battle that reverberates with topical issues in the real world. 'American Gods' reflects real world issues in modern mythology saga 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Laura Wade's new play is highly topical: it is about the sense of entitlement to power of a privileged, wealthy, public school and Oxbridge elite. Posh 2010-04-16T00:58:00Z So Hope pioneered topical monologues - copied by many comedians since - and suddenly the presidents were fair game. US library pokes fun at politics with Bob Hope 2010-06-11T23:31:00Z Its driving force may seem topical, but the story’s heart is timeless: the harmony between longtime friends, and Veronica and Bailey throw themselves into even the most fraught situations with giddy enthusiasm. ‘Unpregnant’ Review: Friendship Is a Long and Winding Road 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Throughout her career, which covers more than four decades, this British playwright has proved herself without peer in creating expressly topical works in which form and function are one. Theater Review: ‘Love and Information,’ by Caryl Churchill, at Minetta Lane 2014-02-20T03:00:14Z That kind of chilling effect could also extend to late-night talk shows, which routinely feature topical jokes as part of the hosts' opening monologues. 'Interview' fallout no laughing matter in comedy world 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z Their messages were by turns romantic, topical, admonitory and devout, while the music was hypnotically danceable. William Onyeabor, Reclusive African Electro-Funk Pioneer, Dies at 70 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z It reflects a time when a handful of shows were expected to provide moral guidance on a full range of topical issues. The Only Hollywood Abuser I Want to Hear From Is a Horse 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Seeger was a longtime mentor for topical songwriters. Pete Seeger, 1919-2014: A Folk Revivalist Who Used His Voice to Bring Out a Nation’s 2014-01-29T02:31:11Z He’s apologized in advance of this year’s ceremony, promising to once again get wasted and offend folks, though he did tell the Hollywood Reporter that his humor would be both “topical” and “justified.” Everything You Need to Know About the 2016 Golden Globes 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z These last will be the real test, including as they do Russell Brand's new topical comedy show, Jack Dee's new entertainment show, Julia Davis's new black comedy and Adam Buxton's TV version of Bug. Does Sky Atlantic push two-tier TV? 2012-06-26T17:32:00Z With topical references to Liverpool and the Rolling Stones, the song is very much of its time, but retains the rough and ready charm characteristic of its genre. Old music: The Barbarians – Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl? 2012-05-28T11:07:20Z When asked to comment, a Loose Women spokesperson said the show was "centred around topical debate and frank discussion" and included opinions "from a mix of viewpoints". Finnigan apologises for rape comments 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Set in an alternate universe during the 2008 primaries, as she fights for survival against a charismatic upstart, it was a comic tragedy, and it couldn’t have been more topical. Hillary Clinton Lost. The Play Won. 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Mentioning skirmishes between youths and the police, it is the most overtly topical installment and suggests a nightmare in plain sight. Review: ‘collective:unconscious,’ the Stuff of Dreams Reinterpreted 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z The film, inspired by true events, addresses the topical issue of climate change; a title card states that every year, 60,000 wildfires destroy 10 million acres of land in the U.S. alone. "The last thing we wanted to do was start a fire!": Peter Facinelli on his wildfire survival film 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Murray was talking to promote his Radio 5 Live topical comedy show 7 Day Saturday, of which he said: "If someone expresses a point of view, I say, no opinions allowed on this show." Al Murray: comedians should never express political views 2013-06-04T13:41:55Z Some 3 million people watch "The Late Show," according to ratings data, which has challenged the genial formula of topical jokes, games and celebrity guests seen on NBC rival "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon. Crude Trump-Putin joke triggers attacks and support for TV's Colbert 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z "Once you've opened the window on topical material, it's very hard to close it," she said. The Carpetbagger: Bigelow on the Offensive 2013-01-24T18:02:50Z The play's topical urgency was no less vividly captured in the Ralph Fiennes movie, but this production has the merit of making us feel we are in the thick of events rather than detached bystanders. Coriolan/us – review 2012-08-10T17:08:20Z "Zero F**ks Given" even raises a topical issue about unfair working conditions when Cassandra and her fellow flight attendants are approached by employees on strike. "Zero F**ks Given" embodies the willful tedium of a depressed flight attendant 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z Whenever an awards show takes place in the midst of a charged political climate, it's always the topical speeches that define the night. Every Political Moment at the 2017 Emmy Awards 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Coming not long after Stephen Colbert finished his virtuosic run on “The Colbert Report,” it’s also the end of an era of incredibly sharp topical nightly television at Comedy Central. Jon Stewart, Seamlessly Mixing Analysis, Politics and Humor 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z "Unfortunately, the story is topical," says Corbijn of the film, which opens Friday. No one wears a white hat in the uncomfortably real 'A Most Wanted Man' 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Maybe there’s no way for topical comedy to succeed on streaming TV and maybe Minhaj is doomed before he starts. Can Hasan Minhaj Make Topical Comedy Work on Netflix? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z In a time when Black and Jewish communities are pitted against each other by entertainers like Ye and others, this movie feels exceedingly topical and depressing. When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Some take on topical subjects, such as President Trump’s election and political unrest on college campuses. A new collection of John Ashbery’s work and other best poetry for September 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z "All These Sons," which has its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, considers the topical issue of gun violence and its impact on Black communities in the South and West sides of Chicago. Saving "All These Sons" from gun violence in Chicago 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The show, which begins with the two comics telling topical jokes riffing on pop culture and ends with an interview, is shot in the channel’s Times Square studio. ArtsBeat: Comics Get a Second MTV Season, and They Hear the News From Katie Couric 2013-04-19T13:18:56Z All 24 episodes will be available to download through Wednesday, Aug. 17, including the topical episode “Hope,” which deals with police brutality. How You Can Download Every Episode of 'Black-ish' Season 2 For Free 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z The caption acknowledged the risk by winking at it: Who, us, making topical commentary? ‘M*A*S*H’ at 50: War Is Hell(arious) 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The air around his cypresses remains thick with opposing approaches, from the metaphysical to the earnestly botanical to the suddenly topical question raised by the Case of the Embedded Pebbles. Van Gogh and the Consolation of Trees 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z As topical as her strips were, many feel like they could have been written today, including ones that commented on issues like the ongoing debate over abortion and police shootings of unarmed Black men. A Trailblazing Black Cartoonist’s Work: ‘It’s Unapologetic, and It’s the Truth’ 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Their presence complicates the plot, and amplifies the film’s hectic, hectoring gestures toward topical urgency. ‘Athena’ Review: Oh Brothers, Where Art Thou? 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z This week, I’m rerunning topical Q&A’s from 10 years ago. Perspective | Ask Amy: Husband forgets anniversary, but who is to blame? 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Cronenberg’s apocalyptic film is perhaps best appreciated not for its topical links to the real world but for giving form to the nightmares of our age. Film: ‘Cosmopolis,’ Cronenberg’s Take on Don DeLillo 2012-08-03T16:00:00Z Some of his most celebrated works addressed topical events with a tabloid newspaper’s relish for street-level human drama that, in Mr. Mason’s hands, assumed an unusual gravity and universality. Raymond Mason, Sculptor Who Focused on Street-Level Drama, Is Dead at 87 2010-02-25T05:42:00Z But eventually the women separate from the men, and topical meanings rise. Review: Taking a Chance on Merce Cunningham 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z The latest installment of Lifetime’s holiday programming touches on a topical phenomenon: the decline of the American department store. What’s on TV Sunday: The American Music Awards and ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas suggests topical treatments and sometimes performs a laser treatment, which restricts vessels to reduce swelling and discoloration. Skin Deep: Skin Creams Capture the Eyes of Men 2012-09-26T22:53:46Z Both view the desert as an ancient, wide-open expanse harboring topical secrets. International art invades the suburban Coachella Valley: The best of 'Desert X' 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z The one-man show is constantly being tweaked to add or remove topical elements. Jerry Seinfeld finds himself a Broadway director 2010-10-12T19:47:00Z Instead, the weekend-long event was billed as a salon — a term for gatherings of often like-minded individuals to discuss and analyze topical issues, often over food and drink. Smarty Party 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” always uses topical and local references written just for the cities where it plays. What’s Your City’s ‘Newly Annoying’ Neighborhood? Ask Hedwig. 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z The filmmaker's movies may not be overtly topical, but topicality is never far from his mind. Cannes 2014: Nuri Bilge Ceylan's slow-burn Palme d'Or, and career 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z There’s nothing wrong with that, necessarily — jokes don’t always need to be abrasive or topical — except that the movie isn’t quite silly enough either. ‘Little’ Review: Too Much Caution and Not Enough Regina Hall 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z First, the introductory caper hits a topical 99% theme about unequal opportunities and social stratification. TCA: Can Agents of SHIELD Step Out of the Movies’ Shadow? 2013-08-05T09:30:33Z Its songs, some of which are topical, draw on the rhythms and incantations of voodoo, the trumpeting of rara carnival music and hearty call-and-response vocal harmonies on their way to galloping, exultant dance grooves. Globalfest Showcases the Sounds and Traditions of World Music 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Their songs and skits frequently referred to topical events and were sometimes racist and sexist. Pierrot troupes could play role in revitalising seaside resorts 2010-07-14T15:16:00Z And “Hungry,” a work in which nothing much happens beyond some contemplative pre-dinner chatter, may well be the most resonantly topical and emotionally engaging play of this presidential election year. Review: ‘Hungry’ Portrays a Mourning Clan in Election Year 2016 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z The morality and effectiveness of torture are topical subjects, and Crystal Skillman’s play takes great pains to connect present-day torture techniques with the barbaric methods of the 16th century by juxtaposing them. | 'The Vigil or the Guided Cradle': Crystal Skillman on the Art of Torture 2010-04-30T23:37:00Z And that is the last topical note of this finely crafted hour of minor-key observational jokes. Four Specials Take Outdoor Comedy in Unexpected Directions 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z In a break with recent tradition that perhaps reflects how much McKinnon has meant to the show over the years, “S.N.L.” did not start this weekend with a topical cold-open sketch. ‘S.N.L.’ Says Goodbye to Multiple Cast Members 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The often scabrous Sarah Silverman becomes the latest comedian to take on a weekly topical series, promising monologues, interviews and field segments focusing on what she calls “un-like-minded” people. The New Season of Television: On Netflix, It’s an Age of Marvels 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The Emmy awards is likely to take a political twist this year, as stars and winners have often used awards show stages to make passionate speeches on topical issues. Sean Spicer wheels into Emmy Awards spotlight 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Despite the topical subject and talented cast, however, early reviews say the film suffers from the same problem as its characters: It just can't connect. 'Men, Women & Children' fails to connect, reviews say 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Golem, a Jewish theater company, describes the show as a political cabaret, with topical jokes and live music, that aims to lampoon hatred using dark humor. A Cabaret in Hungary Asks a Horrific Question: What if Jews Vanished? 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Seeger and his fellow folk revivalists freely adapted old songs to new occasions, using durable old tunes to carry topical thoughts, speaking of a “folk tradition” of communal authorship and inevitable change. Pete Seeger, 1919-2014: A Folk Revivalist Who Used His Voice to Bring Out a Nation’s 2014-01-29T02:31:11Z It will be set at a barbershop on Ninth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan — not far from the theater itself — and include topical humor. "Shear Madness" Opening in New York for the First Time 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z A visibly upset Ali, who remains the firm favorite to win an Oscar next month, delivered an emotional and topical speech about acceptance. SAG awards: Hidden Figures and Stranger Things win big as actors get political 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z There was a 14ft wall opposite the main bar and I filled it every week with topical cartoons: political rants, scandal, whatever got a reaction. The afternoon Lenny Bruce and I spent cutting out newspaper pin-ups 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z The setting, historically accurate, would be as wildly unfamiliar as it is weirdly topical. For William Gibson, Seeing the Future Is Easy. But the Past? 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The Emmy awards is likely to take a political twist this year, as stars and winners have often used awards show stages to make passionate speeches on topical issues. Sean Spicer wheels into Emmy Awards spotlight 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z So the movie, which involves a government squad protecting the Silk Road, may be a resonant, topical metaphor — or not. Review: ‘Dragon Blade’ Features Jackie Chan, Romans and a Lot of Mayhem 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z But the heart of show was topical humor. Why "All in the Family" still matters 2011-01-12T15:01:00Z From a comedy fan’s point of view, the worst-case scenario would be to lose “The Colbert Report” and gain just another show with a topical monologue and celebrity chat. Critic’s Notebook: Gauging Stephen Colbert as a ‘Late Show’ Host 2014-04-09T21:36:11Z It rises above the topical, and I recommend it most highly to new readers of Vargas Llosa. In Politics if Not Art, Realism Trumps Magic for Mario Vargas Llosa 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z “Inherently, it’s also criticism of SeinfeldToday, because their ideas were so timely and topical that I was sort of trying to do a heightened version,” Mr. Richards said. A Show About Nothing Begets Something You Can Play Online 2014-05-04T21:24:06Z But as dramatic entertainment, it's often touching and amusing and through its sensitive handling of topical subjects it means to do some good in the world. Amusing, sensitive 'Immediate Family' tackles sexual orientation, race 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z If that’s not possible, I go by word of mouth and my own mood — sometimes I just hanker for a book that’s deep and dark; other times I want something droll or topical. Susan Orlean: By the Book 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z Timely and topical as concerns over the strength of the economic recovery grow, Stone said he, like others, was confused about whether he thought capitalism was a good or a bad thing. Oliver back on Wall Street with bank crisis drama 2010-05-14T11:32:00Z The competitions often include traditional components like walking in an evening gown, exhibiting a talent and answering topical questions. What Does It Mean to Be Crowned ‘Miss Juneteenth’? 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z He covered several Guthrie tunes on his early albums, and Guthrie was in his mind when he started writing topical songs in 2007, spurred by stories of returning soldiers who received inadequate care. Occupy Wall Street Protest Lacks an Anthem 2011-10-18T22:24:02Z Ann Sinclair, 39, the owner of the Fig Tree in Chicago, said that the choice to sell topical ornaments, dark as they may be, was a “no-brainer.” ’Tis the Season for Toilet Paper Ornaments 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z “Alec Baldwin’s voice is recognizable, in general. But he’s so topical now because of some of the other things he’s doing right now,” said Aronson. Boss Baby trumps Beauty and the Beast to top US box office 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z From its topical concerns to its appendix of historical notes, “Berlin” screams Important Graphic Novel. A Long Visit to Weimar-Era Berlin Through an Epic Graphic Novel 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z She might well have been thinking of a commercial she made in the 1970s for Lanacane, a topical ointment. Joan See, Who Acted in TV Ads and Helped Others Do That, Dies at 83 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Writing upbeat topical comedy during the least amusing week in recent memory is just plain stupid. Is it good news that there's so many topical comedy shows? 2011-03-25T11:24:18Z And the idea that the work could be taken as a topical satire featuring Melania Trump proved to be something of a red herring. Opera as lively art — or not-so-lively 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z "The Morning Show" is a series about a morning talk show, so incorporating newsworthy real-world events fits within its narrative structure even if there's no obligation for the show to actually be topical. Between the measles and COVID, "You" makes a bizarre creative decision that doesn't make sense 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Back then his work was less metaphysical and more topical. Pearl Jam poster artist Brad Klausen has a new book: 'From a Basement in Seattle' 2010-11-28T05:01:00Z Marxism Today – arriving at a time of fees protests, debates about free schools and ideologically inspired tweaks to the national curriculum – couldn't feel more topical. Fastest! Tallest! Marxist! The visual art of Phil Collins 2011-02-06T22:29:00Z Burns concluded: "Solzhenitsyn told the ambassador that he continues to work actively in the archives, and it was clear from the topical references sprinkled throughout his conversation that he followed current events actively." WikiLeaks cables: Solzhenitsyn praise for Vladimir Putin 2010-12-02T07:30:00Z Just as David Letterman raised the ambition of comedy in late night, Mr. Stewart proved that nightly topical comedy could be hilarious while also being as incisive and passionate as the best news organizations. Jon Stewart, Seamlessly Mixing Analysis, Politics and Humor 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z Among their most powerful collaborations is Shots Fired, a 2017 miniseries about a racially charged police shooting that is as topical today as it was then. Gina Prince-Bythewood: 'Films about black women are the hardest to get made' 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Miller deflected any questions about gender in topical comedy before they could be asked. Chelsea Handler: Impulsive, Provocative and Streaming on Netflix 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z In an interview with The Associated Press, Leno discussed following in the game-show footsteps of a comedy great, what makes for a good contestant and the risks of topical humor. Jay Leno bets on reboot of Groucho Marx 1950s game show 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z After Stewart's arrival, the program moved from silly comedy to more pointed, topical material. Jon Stewart announces he'll leave 'The Daily Show' this year 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z As a method of making topical art, this is awfully easy, so much documentary shorthand for history we’re still living. These Times Call for Stephen Petronio’s Coiled Energy 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z His monologue, however, remains standard fare, mostly banal topical jokes delivered in between familiar manic tics, like his string-pulling dance or his overreactions to ordinary audience responses. Critic’s Notebook: Gee, Conan, That Joke Seems Familiar 2012-11-09T23:47:19Z As always, it’s fantastic in drawing out small insights between its bourgeois characters, and somewhat less fantastic in handling more topical or counterculture aspects of the ’60s. TV Weekend: Mortality (and Reefer) In the Air for Mad Men’s Return 2013-04-04T16:43:30Z "We live in a culture of the Mock the Week topical one-liner, or the quick Twitter joke," she says. How Edinburgh standups are dealing with the riots 2011-08-10T19:00:02Z Often set in tasteful living rooms, they tend to feature an upper-middle-class family dealing portentously with a topical issue as it affects their narrow interests. Review: Bullies and Victims Face Off in ‘After.’ But Who’s Who? 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z In Sousa’s “National Game,” of 1925, performed by the combined forces under Mr. Tovey, two baseball bats were struck together repeatedly as an eccentric, topical wood block. Music Review: The New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall 2010-07-02T20:37:00Z The phrase “more relevant than ever” tends to be applied to aged pieces of pop culture that speak to topical political or social issues despite their age. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Vida’ and ‘Game of Thrones: The Last Watch’ 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Ochs’s typical songs were specific topical commentaries gleaned from poring over newspapers and magazines. | 'Phil Ochs: There but for Fortune': Aspiring to Musical Power and Glory 2011-01-04T23:45:27Z First, because the questions it raises remain painfully topical. Down and dirty in city hall 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z “This Week at the Comedy Cellar” is making a bet on jokes in comedy clubs as the next frontier in topical humor. Will TV Change the Comedy Cellar? Comics Are About to Find Out 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z Equally topical are recent works documenting protest in Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine and, inevitably, London. This week's new film events 2012-06-15T23:05:16Z This was a process: The early months of his show were fitfully topical but tentative, as Mr. Colbert tried to find a voice without the filter of his arch fake-pundit character. Colbert Rides a Trump Wave, While Fallon Treads Water 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z It may not seem like television can currently accommodate one more topical late-night comedy show, but “Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas” is ready to make the case. On His New HBO Show, Wyatt Cenac Addresses His ‘Problem Areas’ 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z “Our collection, as well as our exhibitions and programs, seek to take on some of the most pressing and topical art and ideas that are happening today,” said Alex Gartenfeld, ICA Miami’s artistic director. NFTs, on the Decline Elsewhere, Are Embraced by Some Museums 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z But the White Album was more inward-looking and whimsical than topical. Deep Inside the Beatles’ White Album, 50 Years Later 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Poet Robert Pinsky once noted that Mr. Williams was sometimes associated with “ferocious, boldly topical poems.” C.K. Williams, whose conversational poetry drew praise, dies at 78 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z It may seem that Field and Blanchett are collaborating in a topical tale of crime and punishment, which the debate about the relevance of Bach’s behavior to his canonical status recapitulates in miniature. One Indelible Scene: the Master Class in Ambiguity in ‘Tár’ 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z The show’s exploration of intergenerational trauma, in regards to the land, includes topical concerns as well, such as police brutality, domestic violence and substance abuse. ‘Queen Sugar’ Ends on Its Own Terms 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z There are more topical jokes in Andrew Maxwell's set than practically every other fringe show I've seen, combined. Andrew Maxwell ? review 2011-08-25T16:59:43Z There’s also a cuddle song, and the topical, timely opener “It’s Christmas,” where a merry Cullum sings, “Shove your petty differences right up the chimney, please.” Get in the holiday mood with Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z The latter deals with the very topical issue of Islamic extremism. Oscars 2015: Foreign language film nominees led by 'Ida,' 'Leviathan' 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z This coincidence underscored the film’s topical relevance, which was hardly obscure to begin with. | 'The Conspirator': History?s Loose Ends, and a Tightening Noose 2011-04-14T22:29:34Z It’s a topical setup, yet this diligently educational play has the feel of a bad television movie, its ginned-up plot rife with implausibilities. Review: ‘Would You Still Love Me If …,’ With Kathleen Turner, Touches on Gender Identity 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z The Money Man, a topical story set in a stock exchange, is witty and well crafted, Cresswell's delicate orchestration subtly underscoring the humour of Butlin's text. Five:15 2010-05-16T21:35:00Z But sometimes they are, which is one reason why Sartre’s work, though little read these days, remains interesting and even topical. Freedom fighter 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z It's hard to picture Stewart agreeing to produce a topical talk show for anything less than complete editorial control. It was inevitable that Apple would have a problem with "The Problem with Jon Stewart" 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z But it’s very topical now in Germany, with the ATF, the Alternative For Germany party. "My grandmother went through this hell and I am playing it" 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z It was topical without seeming “ripped from the headlines,” like NBC’s “Law & Order” dramas. ‘The Good Wife’s’ mission accomplished: Alicia has triumphed. 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Rightfully held up as an example of what good topical satire can achieve, Channel 4's recent decision to drop The Daily Show to one episode a week caused untold heartache among its fans. 10 O'Clock Live: did the Channel 4 hype backfire? 2011-01-21T10:43:58Z Without being overtly topical, he has consistently viewed the world through a critical eye, with the result that art he made decades ago is pertinent to our present morally wrenching American moment. Bruce Nauman Reappears: Pay Attention 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z And in the topical magazine category, This Morning was named the winner, beating Loose Women and BBC Breakfast. Ant and Dec scoop 10th TV Award 2011-01-26T23:10:12Z The film is topical in another way: Trump relatives are characters. James Gray on ‘Armageddon Time,’ Antisemitism and Racism in 1980s Queens 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z It was pure humor, it wasn’t topical at all. Jack Handey Is the Envy of Every Comedy Writer in America 2013-07-15T19:46:10Z The latest Dave Chappelle controversy or topical “Saturday Night Live” sketch get more headlines, but in a less heralded corner of comedy, a quiet revolution is taking place. The Most Adventurous Comedy Right Now Is Also the Most Real 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z He works the crowd, mixing topical humor — he worries for future Black astronauts because there’s “no dehydrated pigs’ feet” — with intense feeling. Dick Gregory, a Humorist With Many Passions and a Singular Gift 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z That is to say, a by-the-numbers format that fails to drum up much urgent topical noise. Review | A new play asks: Should the Internet let you erase your past bad acts? 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z This is not willfully topical, high-concept Shakespeare, the kind in which you imagine the director telling the cast in rehearsals, “Think post-traumatic stress disorder, guys.” ArtsBeat: London Journal: Shakespeare’s Liars and Lovers 2013-07-05T15:47:54Z With the 2012 Olympics fast approaching, and the cultural Olympiad too, this is highly topical, linking the games to the capital's past. This week's new theatre 2011-01-01T00:05:46Z So he tried emulating Randy Newman and other topical songwriters. Blake Mills Releases His Second Album, ‘Heigh Ho’ 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z To the extent Will Rogers is known today, it’s as the folksy founding father of topical political comedy, the first comic to tell jokes about the president to an audience including the president. Writing Native American Stand-Ups Into the History of Comedy 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z The shows draw heavily on topical humor, satire and improvisation - often with a political bent. Famed comedy club seeking laughs in Chicago's past 2011-11-05T14:53:08Z His new album, “Sedimental You,” is due out in November, and this week he sent up an early flare with a topical title, “TrumpinPutinStoopin.” The Playlist: AlunaGeorge Says No and Radiohead Says Goodnight 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Less a topical harangue and mainly just a good hang, it promotes the idea that the pursuit of happiness is right up there with life and liberty. Review | Aziz Ansari’s ‘Master of None’ returns — less impressive but still enviably chill 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z And the rapid-fire jokes are as sharp as those on many shows better known for their topical humor. (Very) Adult Animation About Mixed-Up Kids 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Several gender-flexible fixtures on the performance circuit are returning to New York this year with topical shows. ?A Christmas Carol? and Other Holiday Shows, in Many Permutations 2011-12-08T22:06:39Z A shiny clunker of an album, it rings of brand rehabilitation and topical retrenchment. New Releases From Brad Paisley and Ty Segall 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z Dr. Linkov underscored that the only topical solution with significant medical research behind it is minoxidil, sold under the brand name Rogaine, which works by dilating blood vessels and may extend hair’s growth phase. Feeling Bad About … Your Hair? 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Judges said his work was "an epic and hugely topical investigation into the ways in which we feed ourselves". Photographer Michael Schmidt dies 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z And that’s not just Shakespearean, it’s also to me very topical. A Monteverdi Master Returns to His Roots With a Rare Trilogy 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z The evening, he said, wasn't intended to be topical, timely or partisan. 'Vote or Die Laughing': Culture Clash fires off the jokes as fast as Hillary and Donald trade insults 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z His sympathy with these duped men, brainwashed into believing they are freedom fighters when their path is the dead end of terrorists, humanizes a subject that is as unfortunately topical as it ever was. Rajiv Joseph's 'Archduke' at the Taper is an ambitious mix of history, comedy and tragedy 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z In a muddled daytime picture, "The View" plans to compete aggressively for displaced Winfrey viewers with a more topical feel, aggressive booking of guests and a few pages ripped from Oprah's playbook. Walters' 'View' primed for run at top of ratings 2011-09-05T00:50:09Z Clever and ignorant and topical and sad and cruel and ridiculous and breathtaking. Lionel Asbo: State of England by Martin Amis – review 2012-06-09T23:06:18Z But if Pitt is the biggest name of the three, he's also the least surprising -- the actor often takes on topical material, unlike Bale or Gosling. Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling eying 'Big Short,' report says 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z But once I started bingeing old episodes of “The Tonight Show,” I found something oddly calming about his topical jokes about Watergate, Iran-contra and other grave events that no longer seem urgent. As a Teenager, I Hated Johnny Carson. Then Came the Pandemic. 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z And so “The Campaign” wobbles between the vaguely topical and the completely preposterous. Movie Review: Movie Review: ‘The Campaign,’ Starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis 2012-08-10T03:56:14Z Burying her show on a graveyard shift ensured that her takes never made topical news round-ups that were published the next day. Why women really don’t get to host late-night TV 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z League President Charlotte St. Martin said that topical issues and average ticket prices under $100 are drawing in younger fans. Race, sexual politics and the underworld in spotlight at Broadway's... 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z Nice girls do not finish first in Seattle playwright Victoria Stewart's trenchant and entertaining topical drama, "Hardball." Review: 'Hardball' play hits home about media pundits run amok 2011-03-10T01:30:46Z "I've never been in the position where I've had to write topical material before," she says, showing me lots of notes spread out on the floor. How Edinburgh standups are dealing with the riots 2011-08-10T19:00:02Z That segment occurred just before the 2016 election, and now Chieng is still with “The Daily Show,” creating topical content weighing in on the various candidates and the state of the country. Ronny Chieng on Andrew Yang: “There aren’t enough Asian people in positions of power” 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Bragg said he was still writing topical songs. Billy Bragg targets relationships in new album 2013-03-19T14:58:43Z Several other of the season’s plays are highly topical, too. This Broadway Season, the Play’s Really the Thing 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z Though it is gentle and meditative rather than confrontational, the film nonetheless bristles with topical concerns. Review: In ‘Taxi,’ a Filmmaker Pushes Against Iranian Censorship From Behind the Wheel 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z There's been a lot of moaning about the state of UK topical comedy in recent times, especially compared to the US. This week's new live comedy 2013-05-11T05:00:21Z No. It's funny, because it's a topical show. Jerry O'Connell talks murder, dog hoarding, Drake & "Real Housewives" 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z I recall pitching a topical show years ago for myself, and the feedback that I got from that was, Why would we want another show like that? No more Jimmys on late night: Why we need more women comedians hosting now 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Some jokes feel so topical it’s hard to believe they date from decades ago, as when Mr. Morton, portraying Gregory performing in a club in 1963, talks about the difficulties black Americans face voting. Review: In ‘Turn Me Loose,’ Raw Jokes That Still Sear and Bite 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Orwell despised the book because of what he viewed as its fascistic reverence for sexual power, but the movie substitutes something more topical and subversive in those unsettled postwar years: an erotic dream of democracy. DVDs: Thrills From British Vaults 2010-06-20T02:00:00Z Rosi met with Salon to discuss his film and the topical issues “Fire at Sea” raises. “I was in the rescue boat with them. I saw the dead bodies”: Documentary “Fire at Sea” captures the heartbreak of the migrant crisis 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z An aura of vaguely topical importance is as vital to a superhero-franchise movie as a merchandising deal. Review: In ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ Super-Bro Against Super-Bro 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Tackling an issue as topical and thorny as consent on college campuses suggests a writer who doesn’t fear, or even enjoys, poking a hornet’s nest. Sex, consent, gender, race: A potent cocktail in 'Actually' 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z The racial politics of immigration is its topical engine. 2017 California-Pacific Triennial at OCMA: The art of building up (and tearing down) 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z “The last couple seasons we had to take such a huge break between when we finished making the episodes and when they aired, that it was hard to write anything topical,” Mr. Day said. ‘It’s Always Sunny’ at 13: The Cast Has Evolved, but the Gang? Not So Much 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z I have the ability to be a bit topical, a bit loose — it doesn’t feel like I’m on a track. Alex Brightman Lays ‘Beetlejuice’ to Rest 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The show will be filmed the day before transmission so expect plenty of topical gags. Unreported World | Liza and Huey's Pet Nation | Over the Raindow | Dancing with the Stars and more | Watch this 2010-03-26T06:45:00Z While they did topical material, mocking targets that are now long forgotten, many of their funniest bits are timeless comedic premises performed with amiable understatement. Recalling Bob and Ray, Who Paved the Way for Today’s Deadpan Humor 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z “It will hopefully have a lot of the stuff from before, but new voices, new angles. It will evolve in different ways with different people. I hope it will still be funny and topical.” The Bugle: Andy Zaltzman revives 'satire and bullshit' podcast sans John Oliver 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z "Whether you look at the treatment of celebrities and the media now, or you're looking at civil war in Syria and what's going on with the government and rebels, it's a very topical subject." Lawrence sows seeds of revolution in return to 'Hunger Games' 2013-11-12T23:01:09Z This prompts a topical reading of the painting as an environmentalist protest. Jim Shaw: ‘I Only Wanted You to Love Me’ 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z At least one appeared to take issue with the fact that the project, a series of topical essays, was not a more comprehensive account of American history. Perspective | Nikole Hannah-Jones isn’t done challenging the story of America 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z “But ‘Morning Joe’ is unique in my experience in that they give you as much time as they do to explore what’s topical.” The Odd Couple 2010-05-07T22:14:00Z Of course there's always a little social commentary, but it's evergreen because it's not topical. "I love weird characters": Iliza Shlesinger on creating Cashew Albacore & her Netflix sketch show 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z This is topical satire with a shelf life, about American gun culture and the arming of children. Finding Some Treasures at FringeNYC 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z It shifts between the topical and the symbolic, factuality and abstraction, the same way its soundtrack alternates protest chants, pop songs and hymns. Art Review: ‘Witness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixties,’ at the Brooklyn Museum 2014-03-21T01:34:12Z HBO, a unit of Time Warner Inc, said the show will air on Sunday nights and be a satire of topical news and politics. 'Daily Show' comedian John Oliver gets HBO series 2013-11-14T23:01:38Z O'Connell asked the audience for modern takes on the nativity story and got funny, topical responses. Radio review: The Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show 2010-12-10T06:44:00Z Bohjalian specializes in well-researched, topical thrillers with complex plots and flawed but principled heroes struggling with some of the world’s most intractable problems. Review | ‘The Red Lotus,’ a new novel with a pandemic plot, is both prescient and diverting 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Still, as Fallon and his colleagues spent the weekend before the June 1 “Tonight Show” clearing the decks for a more topical broadcast, the host committed himself to speaking personally at its opening. Jimmy Fallon Is Sorry. But What Does That Mean? 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z But over all Mr. Phillips steers clear from obvious topical references until the very end, which takes place between Mexico and the United States. Review: In ‘17 Border Crossings,’ Some Areas Are Left Unexplored 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Soon she is so steeped in wild pulp daydreams that she composes an outré but topical novel: “Lost City.” Review | Bibliophiles love the mystery of a missing manuscript. ‘The Lost Book of Adana Moreau’ is just what they’re looking for. 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z They are trying, Ligon told me in a phone interview last fall, “to get past the topical and into the spiritual.” Review | A searing, all-star art show explores Black grief from the civil rights era to now 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z But the play uses the issue as topical bait. Review: In ‘Good for Otto,’ a Case of Psychiatrist, Shrink Thyself 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z In addition, the series will feature “Wayfinders,” a theatrically staged song cycle created and performed by Portland’s Holcombe Waller; and “Winners & Losers,” a topical theater collaboration from Vancouver, B.C.’s Theatre Replacement and Neworld Theatre. On the Boards announces 2013-14 season 2013-05-01T17:54:17Z An average week’s topical material would engage with important political developments, but in a harmlessly jocular capacity. How late-night comedy went from political to politicized 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z The subject matter is still topical today because until America wants to deal with what slavery meant to this country we will keep traveling down this same road. "MLK/FBI" director: "White men in power are frightened of losing their control of America" 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z I lost him when I was six, and that heart of the memory is still topical with who I am. Alex Newell Finds Inspiration in Whitney Houston, Billy Porter and ‘Dreamgirls’ 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z And the whole aimless enterprise feels several years too late to be topical. | 'Baghdad, Texas': Fleeing Mideast Dictator?s Unscheduled Stop 2010-08-27T01:22:00Z But the benefit of topical humor, he said with a laugh, is that “it’s urgent and it’s disposable, simultaneously.” Larry Wilmore Prepares for His ‘Nightly Show’ 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z It will also feature a new, one-hour daily topical show called "Decades Retrospectical," which will be produced around news events and cultural touchstones of a specific time frame or theme. CBS, Weigel Broadcasting team up to create vintage TV channel 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump and other topical issues are expected to feature. Dragons, handmaids and housewives - it's time for the Emmys 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z “I Can’t Breathe” by H.E.R. and “If the World Was Ending” by Michaels and JP Saxe have topical resonance, but I’m still surprised to see them in the song of the year category. Grammys Snubs and Surprises: The Weeknd, Luke Combs and BTS 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Part of what distinguishes this series is its running, topical subtext: the awareness that, because of climate change, those regions are becoming less and less frozen, with potential implications planet-wide. TV Weekend: Last March of the Penguins? 2012-03-16T18:45:08Z I felt that topical background conversations were permissible, but saw the boundaries sharpen at the writing phase - the ideas, the phrasing, the word choice had to be all hers. Motherlode Blog: When 'Help' With Homework Is Too Much 2013-02-03T14:22:47Z A topical political thriller represents new territory for Penny, who is best known for intricate murder mysteries set in a quiet Canadian town. Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny to Write Political Thriller 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z “Million Dollar Legs” does offer some topical value: it’s a freewheeling, borderline surrealist comedy more or less about the Olympic Games, which in 1932 were being held in Los Angeles. New on DVD: ‘Universal Rarities: Films of the 1930s’ 2012-08-17T19:58:28Z But it did feel topical, and it felt like I thought, a worthy addition to the conversation. Resurrecting "Hellraiser" Cenobites as part of "an interrogation of how we negotiate our desires" 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Which for me points to the idea that the most effectively “topical” plays are the ones that address things obliquely. To Be Topical in a Time Out of Joint 2010-02-17T22:13:00Z Previously, “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore,” another topical comedy show starring a former “Daily Show” correspondent, was canceled in August 2016, after a run of about a year and a half. Comedy Central Cancels ‘The Opposition With Jordan Klepper’ 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z The quality is mixed, and it’s a little too eager to be topical, but local artists are the right focus for an inauguration. Gehry’s Quiet Interventions Reshape the Philadelphia Museum 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z Now, without really having to campaign for it, Wilmore finds himself returning to the arena of topical TV comedy. Larry Wilmore Doesn’t Miss Late Night, but He’s Back Anyway 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Sounds kind of topical for what's currently happening in this country. ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7, Episode 6: Hey Look, Another New Group! 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z The quest for topical immediacy turns queasy fast. ‘Deadpool’ Isn’t the Only Solution. But ‘Batman v Superman’ Is the Problem 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z "And they're not all the same sauce. Some are very melodramatic. Others are serious and topical. Some are very funny." Moment of Friday: Comics artist Art Spiegelman is bananas for vaudeville 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Noah will remain the anchor of this topical satire program, as well as a writer and an executive producer. Trevor Noah Extends Comedy Central Contract Through 2022 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z That makes their self-aware approach to repurposing old friends from the show incredibly topical – unsettling, even. "The Kids in the Hall" are old now, and that makes their comedy still very much alright 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z In particular, he said, there are end-of-life questions, like Mr. Klein’s on whether to remove his mother’s feeding tube, that made the subject topical. Noticed: In Aging Parents, a Generation Finds Common Ground 2012-06-13T18:44:51Z I wrote the story so long ago that these themes were in the background of society, and as time went on, they became more topical, coincidentally. "Standoff at Sparrow Creek": Michigan militia men unravel in this claustrophobic thriller 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z A few topical references to recession and debt are dropped into a familiar form, in which nothing is probed in depth. Bookworms 2010-06-04T21:45:00Z Two new companies beefing up the city’s increasingly topical edge and new-works infrastructure earned prizes. ‘Come From Away’ primes Tony pump with Hayes win 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z Those layers of identity are on full display in the highly topical “American Son,” by the lawyer and playwright Christopher Demos-Brown. Kerry Washington Has Something to Fear 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z The book is bitterly topical, especially regarding the fate of the Yazidis, a sect that is the subject of an entire fascinating chapter. Not just the faiths of Abraham 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z In a less topical vein, we have the agonies of the lovely MwE, who at 26 is approaching her sell-by date and who receives us in a suspended cocoon chair in her special downtime room. Review: ‘KPOP’ Sings and Dances Its Way Through a Divided Culture 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z I'll call them “evergreen topical,” in the sense that they're not as topical as what some specific Senator did last week, as much as these are social issues that are always going to be relevant. "The New Negroes": The comedy you get "if you say 'James Baldwin' 3 times in the bathroom mirror" 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The songs can be topical: “Look in Their Eyes” is about the Syrian refugee crisis. Pop and Jazz Fall Preview: 105 Albums, Shows and Festivals 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z What role did those kinds of more topical songs play in your life? Richard Thompson: Innovation in, nostalgia out 2013-03-10T23:57:00Z The final episode was less campy, but no less topical. TV Watch: Final ?Criminal Intent? Goes Back Inside a Tormented Mind 2011-06-27T15:05:08Z The most topical is Erin Devine’s audio-video montage of the Jan. 21 Women’s March, flanked by angry, funny protest posters collected from marchers. In the galleries: Hand Print Workshop celebrates two colorful decades 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z Occasional cameo appearances by the actual politicians lend both SNL and individual campaign efforts a topical frisson, especially in election cycles. Trump’s sorry night on SNL: An overhyped bummer for us all 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z You could make it really topical to the moment. How David L. Ulin and Paul Kolsby co-wrote their satiric earthquake novel, 'Ear to the Ground' 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z But in tackling these themes, Wyatt's poems could hardly be overtly topical: in the environment in which he moved, that would have been a sure route to the executioner's block. Thomas Wyatt: The Heart's Forest by Susan Bridgen - review 2012-12-14T22:55:11Z Using historical materials, Delare will talk about Shavelson’s life and lead a discussion that will include a topical question: How can young people change the world? 6 Things to Do at Home This Weekend 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z A thinly veiled satire of the phone-hacking scandal that engulfed Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper empire, "Great Britain" is a play with a surfeit of topical relevance. Rupert Murdoch-inspired satire 'Great Britain' opens in London 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z It's amazing that the film, which is a period piece, is still so topical today. "MLK/FBI" director: "White men in power are frightened of losing their control of America" 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Purported benefits include a balanced gut, a relaxed mind and brighter skin — similar to the promises supplements and topical skin-care products have always made. Beverages With Benefits: Do They Really Work? 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Although the events that inspired it took place more than a decade ago, “Eclipsed” remains dispiritingly topical. Review: In ‘Eclipsed,’ Female Captives in Liberia’s Civil War Seek Sustenance 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Rather than depict sacred stories, the Swedish-bred artist prefers topical ones, many of them personal. Review | In the galleries: Six artists go deep into the weeds 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z It is still the same rough mix of celebrity impersonations, film pieces, commercial satires, talk-show parodies, topical humor, repeating characters and catchphrase-coining. At 40, 'Saturday Night Live' is still in its prime 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z The reference — a rare topical mention in Maxwell’s lyrics — came from the same place as most of his writing: an intense longing, and lingering anxiety, about finding that forever love. Maxwell Is on His Own Timetable 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z But at the outset of its 43rd season Saturday, in an episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, “Saturday Night Live” was something else: The dutiful student, almost gingerly approaching topical satire. On ‘S.N.L.’ Premiere, Jay-Z and Michael Che Attack Trump Over Puerto Rico and Race 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Walker conjured up a series of characters and situations, some of them topical. Ed Walker, WAMU personality who burnished radio’s golden age, dies at 83 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Writers on topical shows are constantly being outpaced by news from the White House and Trump’s freewheeling Twitter habit. Trump's White House: a gift or a curse for TV comics? 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z “Julius Caesar” won’t be generating shock waves at the Atlas Performing Arts Center — not that you want cheap topical shots or controversy for their own sake. Review | Shakespeare’s ‘Caesar’ and Gaiman’s ‘Neverwhere’ miss big 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z That’s a lot of weight to place on one unhappy family, and “Hotel” buckles under the burden of topical baggage. London Theater Journal: A Hellish Vacation 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z These online meetups often provide a richness of topical conversation that eludes the town halls staged by TV news networks. Perspective | With playhouses dark, interactive theater online is lighting things up 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z There was no youthful topical song in “ ’65 Revisited” — no “Blowin’ in the Wind,” no “The Times They Are A-Changin’ ” — but that was true to the time frame. Newport Folk Festival Pays Tribute, With a Jolt, to Dylan and Seeger 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z “All of these kind of political, kind of topical trends about things are …” Julian Schnabel: ‘Why can’t a white person tell the story of a black person? Everyone is pink inside’ 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z At one time the late-night shows, because they were topical and fresh, were seen as protection against the encroachment of the chief boogeyman of network programming: the digital video recorder. Networks See Dip in Key Audiences for Late Shows 2010-07-07T22:43:00Z But experts said charities, especially those with substantial funds, often seek to hire individuals with an understanding of charitable work, topical expertise and experience in fund-raising or grant giving. Lawsuit Says Charity Leader Hired His Former Personal Trainer for Key Role 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z But “Get Hard” is interesting because it undeniably takes on these topical issues in the first place. 'Get Hard's (sort of) loftier intentions 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z The blacklist remains vital and lamentably topical, and it’s clear why someone thought it was a good time to pull Trumbo back into the limelight. Review: Bryan Cranston in ‘Trumbo,’ as a Screenwriter in a Hollywood Under Siege 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The second reason is “The Good Wife’s” ability to remain relevant without seeming cheaply topical, especially in its story lines involving the unsettled legal ethics of our newly digital world. The best TV of 2014: ‘Americans,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Walking Dead’ and more Judges said Schmidt's work, translated as "food stuff", was "an epic and hugely topical investigation into the ways in which we feed ourselves". Prix Pictet for photographer Schmidt 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z And Minhaj isn’t alone in capitalizing on his personality to dispense topical sets informed by journalistic research. Hasan Minhaj’s (r)evolution: “Patriot Act” breaks free from “The Daily Show” format and... 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z But even if Minhaj and his colleagues have cracked the code and created a genuinely new kind of topical comedy, is there an audience for it? Can Hasan Minhaj Make Topical Comedy Work on Netflix? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Directed by Francesca Zambello, now in her second season as the festival’s general and artistic director, this topical take on the has been generating hot debate since it opened last month. Music Review: At Glimmerglass, ‘Aida,’ ‘Armide’ and ‘Lost in the Stars’ 2012-08-06T22:15:41Z The title seems awfully topical given that President Donald Trump is removing the U.S. from the Paris Climate agreement and the world is already almost up to its neck in melted polar ice. “Sharknado 5″ offers timely commentary on Trump’s Paris Climate Agreement pullout, kinda 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z As this 13-episode season progresses, creator Diane English promises to narrow its turnaround schedule to a week or less, keeping the show as topical as possible. Perspective | 10 new shows to check out this fall, including ‘Murphy Brown,’ ‘Camping’ and ‘Forever’ 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z As the American musical found its footing in the 1930s, the Depression made topical entertainments commonplace and even acclaimed. Song and dance as a political ‘Fix’ 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z As for the opening weekend of It, Margee Kerr, a sociologist and the author of Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear, takes a topical approach. Horrorwood! Will the new golden age of scary movies save cinema? 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z And Serjeant Musgrave's Dance seems horrifically topical at a time when stories of retaliatory abuse by British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq are gradually coming to light. Remember Arden 2012-11-26T16:22:18Z “Agora,” bristling with ideas and topical provocations, unfolds in a world of togas, sandals and high-flown language, a setting that might lead you to expect camp, classicism or “Gladiator.” | 'Agora': Rachel Weisz in a Tale of Ancient Egypt 2010-05-27T22:24:00Z It was a resounding success, not just because the subject was newly topical but because it galvanized audiences with its emotional and visual power. Review | Before Black Lives Matter, Black Power’s revolutionary art 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z I could have done without the topical jokes about Donald J. Trump as the choristers heartily invited the audience to watch the show. Review: Kelli O’Hara’s Operatic Turn in ‘Dido and Aeneas’ 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z How does that series manage to stay so politically topical? Tim Daly, Sibling Bonds and the Stage 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z I find panto ingredients theatrically effective: drag, disrupted pop songs, cheeky puns, topical references. Silly Season: How British Pantomime Looks From Across the Pond 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z On the topical front a lurid painting by Tom Sanford envisions the singer Whitney Houston up to her neck in a luxurious bath drinking Champagne, crack pipe near at hand. Art In Review: ‘THE DOUBLE DIRTY DOZEN (& FRIENDS)’ 2012-09-06T20:05:12Z In the same years that Lewis was injecting topical stories into abstract painting, Roy DeCarava was experimenting with making photographic portraiture abstract. Radiant and Radical: 20 Years of Defining the Soul of Black Art 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z That suggests something blunt, topical, strident and one-dimensional. Sufjan Stevens’s Cry of Despair and Prayer for Redemption 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z But sellers are also optimistic about some of this year’s grittier selections because they are so topical. With Technology, Sundance Films Make It to Screen Faster 2012-01-17T23:09:59Z In the debut season of his topical HBO comedy series, Wyatt Cenac resolved to tackle the challenging issue of police reform in America. What Was the Problem With ‘Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas’? 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z Leonardo was commissioned to provide a fresco of “The Battle of Anghiari” and Michelangelo “The Battle of Cascina,” both rather obscure engagements, but with topical resonances. Art Review: The Great Rustici Emerges From the Shadows 2010-12-13T15:41:00Z Because CBD is more widely accepted as a "wellness ingredient," you'll find a range of topical products in gift shops, big box retailers, and beauty stores. What's actually the difference between CBD and THC? 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Perhaps this is the recipe for a successful topical play. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Hard-Boiled in ‘Chimerica’ 2013-06-25T16:39:52Z A topical one, this, with the concept that we might all be living in an incredibly complex simulation finding genuine traction in some corners of the scientific community. Barack to the future: what can we learn from Obama's sci-fi movie list? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Under ideal conditions, the microbiome renders topical skin care all but superfluous. This Is Your Skin on Stress 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z “I am more interested in how these myths survive and resonate today than I am in making a topical social commentary,” he said. The Orchestra Brawls in a ‘Beer and Pizza’ Oedipus Opera 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The topical exhibition is a distilled version of one mounted by the Pompidou — Paris' repository of modern and contemporary art — in 2009. SAM's 'Elles' frames female artists in a new way 2012-10-10T20:57:06Z Mr. Licht has a vision, too, for “The Late Show” to stand out in a crowded field — “It’s us versus the Jimmys,” he said — and to make topical humor one of its defining features. Stephen Colbert Reboots ‘The Late Show,’ Fixing It on the Fly 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Morgan -- who wrote the screenplay for the movie "The Queen," for which Mirren won an Oscar -- updated the play during its London run to include topical references. Helen Mirren returning to Broadway as Queen Elizabeth II 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z There is also a topical element: Ms. Gangloff attended Cooper Union, which offered its students a free education until last year when, despite protests and allegations of financial mismanagement, the school started charging tuition. Museum & Gallery Listings for June 5-11 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z There was wordplay, and farce, and topical satire. Should comedy worry about its shelf life? 2011-03-14T14:30:00Z But the very fact of the debate illustrates the challenge in the current climate of making a commercial comedy, let alone one about a topical or sensitive subject. Satire is a tricky enterprise; 'Get Hard' filmmaker knew that going in 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z There was only one other topical comedy segment, a prepared sketch in which Mr. Colbert interviewed Rob Lowe, who played the character of an undecided voter. Stephen Colbert Reboots ‘The Late Show,’ Fixing It on the Fly 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z This gives the story a topical sheen as the Skrulls foment mass panic, but the writing doesn’t give us enough in either human or dramatic terms to make the violence and pathos resonate. ‘Secret Invasion’ Review: Marvel Welcomes Back Samuel L. Jackson 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Daring to apply the language, rhythms and sense of moment of a Shakespearean history to a topical situation most commonly hashed over in gossip magazines. ‘Hamilton’ and Company: Tony Award Nominees in a Season That Reflected the World 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Just a week after the premiere of “Shots Fired” on Fox, here comes another topical series about race and police brutality. Review: In BET’s Police Drama ‘Rebel,’ Blaxploitation Matters 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z After all these years, it's difficult to separate Holbrook from Twain, who during his lifetime offered satirical, razor-sharp and still topical commentaries on such topics as racism, religion and politics — especially the machinations of Congress. 'American Odyssey' chronicles 60 years of Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Baldly topical, more or less explicitly political theater can be heavy-handed, even strident in the wrong hands. ‘Spill’: A devastating account of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Employing the likes of Orson Welles and Kurt Weill, the theater project addressed topical issues like the striking of steelworkers and the Agricultural Adjustment Act, often in the form of “Living Newspapers” taken from headlines. Orpheus to Play Kahane’s ‘Gabriel’s Guide to 48 States’ 2013-04-19T18:57:59Z He knows he’s taking a risk mounting Ms. Sherin and Mr. Manthey’s play as part of a theater project featuring topical works by local millennial writers. On the Front Lines of Ohio’s Heroin Crisis: Playwrights 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Reconnect with the pre-baby you and choose topics that are of mutual interest such as holiday ideas, future plans, topical news, and how each of you is feeling. The secret to... rediscovering sex after having a baby 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Already underway are staged readings of “Toys in the Attic” and “The Children’s Hour,” Hellman’s first play, still potentially topical — it’s about a ruinous homophobic slander against women unable to defend themselves. Lillian Hellman is once again a presence in Washington 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Its gaggle of material either allures or it doesn't, and the infamous poets, penning topical verse as the programme progresses, will either be the icing on an irresistible cake or an unbearably smug, alienating feature. Radio head: Saturday Live 2011-03-23T08:00:08Z Yet it’s hard to avoid thinking of both those sudsy topical television films and the author of “Portnoy’s Complaint” as you watch “Legacy,” Daniel Goldfarb’s uneasy comedy of morals at the Williamstown Theater Festival here. Review: ‘Legacy,’ an Uneasy Comedy of Morals at Williamstown Festival 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Museums also are being urged to present topical shows that address social justice issues. Coronavirus shutdowns and charges of white supremacy: American art museums are in crisis 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z The Art Newspaper, a London publication that reports on international art, has created one of the most topical podcasts around. 10 Binge-Worthy Art Podcasts in the Age of Coronavirus 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z Sometimes it is because of references to dubious banking practices, which seem to us newly topical, but the rest of the time it is because of Borkman's casual misogyny. Is it OK to laugh at Ibsen? 2010-10-25T09:57:00Z Plena is a little more than a century old, oriented around a kind of topical or news-carrying singing. BomPlenazo Artists Collective at Hostos Community College 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z That’s an immediate, and topical, swerve from the original series, where the parents of the Salinger siblings were killed in a car crash. Review | A new ‘Party of Five’ capably tells the story of a family facing the immigration crackdown 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z From plastic surgery and cloning to corrupt politics and the spread of militarism, her novels explore subjects that are both topical and controversial. Habits of the House by Fay Weldon – review 2012-08-03T21:55:02Z All too topical … The Hospital at the Time of the Revolution at the Finborough theatre, London. The Hospital at the Time of the Revolution – review 2013-04-02T13:37:00Z Studies showed that repeat clinical applications of topical bovine thrombin increase human risk. 5 awful things in the food you eat every day 2014-02-14T13:00:00Z SAT Community singing of topical songs and old favorites, snacks and dessert provided, wine and beer for sale, silent auction, quilt raffle, 7 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-02-28T00:52:33Z Instead he began to write topical poems and humor pieces, contributing to The Village Voice and other publications. Tuli Kupferberg, Bohemian and Fug, Dies at 86 2010-07-13T00:43:00Z The defining feature of late-night is that it is theoretically somewhat topical—but also that it is not too serious about any of those things. Our new late-night wars: How Hillary, Bernie and the Donald are battling it out for bedtime TV dominance — and who’s winning so far 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z But Ms. Buchaca’s play is so topical that it resists analysis. Review: Three-Ring Dread in La MaMa’s One-Act Series 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z Early episodes, written by Simon and Burns, struggle to find the sliver of space that exists between topical significance and emotional consequence. Review | David Simon’s take on ‘The Plot Against America’ nails the fear, but not the emotions 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z This became a running joke among my friends — that I would end up doing some sort of instructive, technical writing on how to avoid burning toast or where to not apply some topical cream. Rejected: One man’s endless search for a media internship 2014-04-28T00:00:00Z Primarily made of either latex or silicone, Meier’s “Hyperflesh” line of masks are most frequently inspired by topical, pop culture figures — “characters,” he says, “oddballs and people who might not be the most perfect.” This man makes terrifyingly realistic Donald Trump masks 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z All of the entries are topical, but two of the strongest ones don’t directly address the imminent election. Review | In the galleries: A wide array of media carry election-year messages 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z A dance team falls prey to a nervous condition that might be spread by a topical story line, er, I mean, social media. Can Amazon Create a Hit Show? 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z It’s not eerily prescient or ripped from the headlines: rather, its themes of suspicion, deceit and frustrated good intentions allow it to tell a story that’s both topical and eternal. REVIEW: The Honorable Woman 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z During the next three years he would become the hurricane-haired prince of the Greenwich Village folk scene, celebrated for the topical songs that would stamp him as the dreaded “voice of a generation.” Greg Kot: Music behind myths of Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson 2011-05-03T18:47:25Z Outside the main competition, blockbuster "Robin Hood" rode into town with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and Oliver Stone presented "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," his topical picture starring Michael Douglas about the financial crisis. Boring or beautiful? Cannes winner splits critics 2010-05-24T08:21:00Z Ms. Orlando said she believed the program’s topical content and viral potential would help it reach viewers who might not otherwise be watching BET. On ‘The Rundown,’ Robin Thede Is Filling a Void in Late-Night Talk 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Though known for “Weekend Update,” Mr. Macdonald did not do much topical material in his own routines. Norm Macdonald, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Comedian, Dies at 61 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Top Gear won the factual programme prize while This Morning won the topical magazine award. National Television awards proclaim 'Ant and Decade' after 10th straight win 2011-01-26T22:31:03Z The calypso master David Rudder wrote “The Immigrants” in 1998; it’s perfectly topical 20 years later. The Playlist: Christine and the Queens’ Clever Pop, and 8 More New Songs 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z What you see looks like a mix of the topical and the canonical. ‘The Image Book’ Review: Godard Looks at Violence, and Movies 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z His patriotic, topical stand-up could have veered into preachiness, but it never stopped being funny. Saturday Night Live: the 10 funniest skits of the biggest season ever 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z But the music’s impact and ambition are not only topical. Queen’s Unearthed Lament, and 6 More New Songs 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Episodes are typically written and produced in the week preceding broadcast, able to quickly reflect topical subjects. TV Picks for Wednesday, Sept. 13: ‘South Park’ returns; Kimmel scores Sean Spicer appearance 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z He’s really putting a lot of attention on making sure that the show is still topical and still relevant.” CBS Sets Premiere for 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z In the long folk tradition of topical broadsides, the song helped publicise a miscarriage of justice. Martin Carthy and Tom Robinson's notes on a revolution 2010-06-13T20:29:00Z The spirit seems to be: O.K., we’ll still let you write about this stuff, but you’ve got to make it more topical, more digestible. The Fate of the Critic in the Clickbait Age 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z But there is a big difference, Calman says, between topical comedy and intelligent satire. How Edinburgh standups are dealing with the riots 2011-08-10T19:00:02Z Pop culture also reflects the struggles, values, and battles over identity in a given society, and channels topical matters of public concern. The power and the glory of Dusty Rhodes: The “American Dream” who transcended pro wrestling’s racial divide 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z And by that I don’t mean big, topical subjects, but more elusive, philosophical ones about our attraction to our own annihilation and the nature and limits of language. Theater Review: In Far Over Their Heads: Life at the Pool?s Bottom 2010-10-27T04:30:00Z On the other hand, perhaps reflecting a cultural turn toward the serious, there are star-laden dramas drawn from topical nonfiction books: “Our Kind of People,” “Maid,” “Dopesick,” “The Shrink Next Door.” Fall TV 2021: The 31 Shows to Watch 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Watching “UnReal” so ably slice up and serve all this topical relevance can be exhilarating — and also exhausting. In its quest to skewer reality TV, ‘UnReal’ fearlessly takes on race relations 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Well, what's interesting to me is that between when I started writing it in 2014, between then and now, this has become a more pertinent story, it's become more topical. "It's our foundation myth": PBS' "World on Fire" challenges the World War II narrative we know 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z When it was released in theaters less than a month ago, “The Invisible Man” looked like a breakout hit with a topical twist: This modern-day adaptation of the H.G. Elisabeth Moss on ‘Invisible Man’: Turn Off the Lights, Turn Up the Volume 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z Making the repertoire topical is difficult when signing contracts three or four years into the future, so Zambello champions timeless virtues. Why artists become activists: It’s not only the election 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z It’s a Miracle Comic Julie Goldman stars in this topical solo show. L.A theater openings, May 7-14: 'Archduke,' 'The Designated Mourner' and more 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Some of these productions are more blatantly topical than others. Far From Home, but Not Far Enough 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z “Citizen” is both insistently topical, with references to Trayvon Martin and stop-and-frisk police tactics, and concerned with intimate moments when racial impasses spring up between friends and colleagues. Claudia Rankine on ‘Citizen’ and Racial Politics 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z Historically, references to current events tend to get more ink, though I always like to mix in some less topical humor as well. Style Invitational Week 1317: Punku 2 — yup, haiku with puns 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z A few of the new songs are even topical. James Mercer and the Shins Return With ?Port of Morrow? 2012-03-16T16:12:29Z The topical tint that had made it so addictive had become a clumsy crowbar. How Rosalind’s fatal lift plummet marked the death of LA Law 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z “Her performance was topical, spot on and very, very brave,” artist Mark Bradford said. Laurie Anderson and Todd Haynes are honored at Hammer Museum gala, where the talk turns political 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Medical treatment for the condition includes hair clipping, baths in medicated shampoos and topical creams to battle the bugs, according to the AKC. 'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z The previously announced topical comedy show to be hosted by Bee will air in late night later this year, according to the teaser presented at the upfront presentation. Kevin Reilly promises major makeover for TNT and TBS 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z A neo-noir mystery with supernatural creatures, interspecies hookups and topical immigration debates. The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and More in August 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z What is extraordinary about Mary's work is how topical it is. International Women's Day launch for Mary Wollstonecraft memorial 2011-03-08T11:14:59Z Some younger artists are tackling topical content in direct ways too. Art Review: Artists Whose Vitality Flows From the Streets 2011-06-16T21:52:56Z "The View" evolved to become more topical and opinionated as the years went on, a progression that is continuing. Walters' 'View' primed for run at top of ratings 2011-09-05T00:50:09Z “Who Tells a Tale Adds a Tail” is topical, addressing themes like technology, gender, immigration and, most prominently, the lingering impacts of colonialism. How the Denver Art Museum Kicked Columbus Out the Door 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Half of this gig—drawing topical cartoons—is about saving some absurd or iconic moment and then bringing it up at an unexpected or odd time. Barry Blitt’s “Thumbs-Up” 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z On top of this, we attempt to replace one of our permanent exhibitions every few years, theming it to reflect topical issues and children's changing interests. How can today's children's museums keep up with today's children? 2013-06-27T09:44:00Z Nonetheless, with energy a global concern — as India’s “power for all” agenda and recent sweeping blackout remind us — “Electric Currents” feels not only visually and historically compelling but also perfectly topical. Art Review: ‘Electric Currents,’ at the Museum of Modern Art 2012-08-30T22:51:17Z With arresting honesty and enormous compassion — but without making a big topical deal out of it — “Warrior” looks at an American working class reeling from the one-two punch of war and recession. | 'Warrior': ?Warrior,? Directed by Gavin O?Connor - Review 2011-09-08T16:26:17Z Both novels are on topical and sensitive themes. International Arabic fiction prize awarded to Alem and Achaari 2011-03-14T18:44:54Z The subject was the seeming staleness of the topical comedy format, and how she hopes to avoid this when her show, “Chelsea,” makes its debut on Wednesday, May 11. Chelsea Handler: Impulsive, Provocative and Streaming on Netflix 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Near the end of the concert, the topic of the topical songs became Mr. Seeger himself, in tributes written after his death. Musicians Join in a Seeger Tribute at Lincoln Center 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z That it manages to be a poignant, hilarious and topical self-portrait is a small miracle. The Best Half-Hour of Comedy in 2020 Is About … Scaffolding? 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z Kudos created a groundbreaking series in Spooks 10 years ago that challenged convention with its topical, fast-paced, contemporary style ... BBC's Spooks axed after a decade 2011-08-10T23:01:09Z Often the pain relief you experience from aloe is actually the result of other ingredients in the product, like lidocaine, a topical medication that numbs the skin and actually does bring temporary relief. Beware bogus treatments: Here’s how to really treat summer miseries 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Meijer-van Mensch said she wanted the display to be the first in a series that brought topical objects quickly to the museum. Posters, Banners, Boarding Passes: Museums Try to Get a Head Start on History 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z It's up for a National Television Award tonight – best topical magazine programme – having controversially won the most popular factual programme category last year. Loose Women: more super than superficial? 2011-01-26T15:12:56Z The pair again waded into topical waters with this 1957 portrait of a demagogue television host. Movie Listings for April 15-21 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z In 2019, classical music wrestled with topical issues and economic concerns that were reflected in some of the year’s most significant triumphs. Perspective | In classical music it was a year of building, deconstructing and, occasionally, rescuing 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Mutual hostility was also in evidence, some of it hotly topical: Germany and Greece, bitterly divided by the European financial crisis, pointedly blanked each other. A belligerent Eurovision night fit for a broken Europe 2012-05-27T11:22:18Z It may turn out to be a positive, since the ending of “The Colbert Report” will mean one less competitor in the topical field. Jon Stewart protégé John Oliver debuts ‘Last Week Tonight’ 2014-04-24T19:55:51Z It shows that the artist can construct historical narratives as well as deliver topical communiques. Review | In the galleries: From artist Timothy Johnson, a heady exhibition 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z All that frenzy of streamable online activity — the virtual readings and talk shows, the archival videos and topical new plays — is part of keeping the candle lit. Digital Theater Isn’t Theater. It’s a Way to Mourn Its Absence. 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z It just so happens to be extra topical because of the pandemic, and during the pandemic, we've experienced this Renaissance of comfort food. Julia Turshen unites healthy and comfort in the kitchen: Delicious "does not have to be complicated" 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z That explains why his home version of CBS' "The Late Show" resembles an old school public affairs interview series that happens to be helmed by one of the quickest minds in topical comedy. "Saturday Night Live at Home" shows us the honesty in live comedy without an audience 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z Suddenly the book became topical in ways I never expected. Attica Locke lives in L.A., but she writes about what she knows — black life in Texas 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Despite the topical themes of financial hardship underlying the show's plot, Hill declined to link "Allen Gregory" to the current, gloomy economic times troubling people. Jonah Hill takes on TV cartoon "Allen Gregory" 2011-10-28T13:36:24Z I was searching for a topical idea and a larger conversation. Meet the blogger who says “Hey, parents! STFU!” 2013-04-05T15:20:00Z “On our other podcast we talk about a lot of topical stuff, and I’m sure you’ve noticed that topical has gotten a lot more depressing recently.” Those movie nerds behind the video-store counter are back — and they’re doing podcasts 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z No doubt some topical jokes will be inserted. What to see 2010-05-14T16:14:00Z The topical aspect of "Attila" is one reason Seattle Opera's production will use modern dress, with the Hun fighters in fatigues and carrying machine guns. Seattle Opera's 'Attila' a timely tale of warfare 2012-01-04T23:09:03Z The South Carolina-born Ms. Rosebrock, whose earlier works include “Dido of Idaho,” has a nice feel for barbed comic dialogue and for topical references that quickly and unobtrusively define a time and place. Review: Marin Ireland Brings Down the Halfway House in ‘Blue Ridge’ 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z To some degree, current events have made “Gaslight” more topical but also more predictable. In a New Take on ‘Gaslight,’ a Heroine Finds Her Own Way 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The structure of the play remains the same, but it was a chance to make both shifts in tone and more topical jokes. Laura Wade: return of the thugs 2012-05-16T17:30:01Z In the era of environmental activism and militant veganism, a baddie keen on using the domination of plant-based species to take over the world couldn’t be more topical. Which Batman villains should Affleck bring back – and who should play them? 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Avoiding topical subjects of child abuse or the collapsed Irish property market, Mercier also withholds the big denouement that seems to be looming, in favour of a more elusive moment of recognition. The Passing ? review 2011-03-21T18:27:26Z The format is still being tweaked, but the plan is for a topical talk show involving a studio audience, with other comics as guests. Patrick Foster interviews Shane Allen, Channel 4 head of comedy 2011-08-21T17:51:15Z The art is stronger for it: less topical, more enduring. Why Is a Day Job Seen as the Mark of an Artist’s Failure? 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z But it’s topical, and a star-studded, if saccharine, alternative to the Times Square broadcasts. What’s on TV Saturday: New Year’s Eve 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z A topical edge involving dubiously financed Russians in London. Sorry episodes: the most disappointing TV shows of 2018 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Over the years, Simon has guested on the US topical comedy show 11 times. BBC Proms 2010-07-24T05:45:00Z At the same time “Harper Regan” is specifically and resonantly topical, a portrait of a world in which technology and the noise it generates only underscore the loneliness that pervades a crowded planet. Theater Review: Mary McCann in ‘Harper Regan’ at Atlantic Theater Company 2012-10-11T02:00:00Z In the performing-arts world, topical events of the scale of the women’s festival tend to be one-offs. ‘Women’s Voices’ may be heard again 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z “Instant is basically an optical change from something topical that creates either hydration or mild irritation that causes immediate swelling at a microscopic level,” he said. Skin Deep: Time-Release Products Prove Popular—Skin Deep 2012-08-08T19:07:22Z This topical new play continues Cornerstone’s mission to develop original works in partnership with communities underserved by the performing arts. With L.A. State Historic Park as its stage, Cornerstone unfurls tales of Native American identity 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Intrinsically worthwhile on its own scholarly merits, a shock of recognition, of jarring topical relevance, runs through the book like an electric current. To understand the rise of a certain orange-haired politician, look back to Edgar Allan Poe 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z People turned to literary magazines, stuffed with topical short stories, because newspapers and television broadcast only government propaganda. Freedom brings new challenges for Myanmar writers 2013-02-05T13:08:12Z The dances by Abraham, who was 36 when he was awarded a 2013 MacArthur Foundation grant, feature what he has called a “postmodern gumbo,” and they’ve been notably topical. Why artists become activists: It’s not only the election 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z At Halloween they unsheath their costumes again, either squeezing into the glittery memories of their past or designing a cutting piece of topical cultural commentary assembled off the internet. Fancy dress is great role play – as long as you’re under 10 | Eva Wiseman 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z As a co-host of “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live,” Mr. Che is used to delivering topical jokes while wearing a suit and tie. What’s on TV Saturday: Batman, Superman and an ‘S.N.L.’ Star 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z “Seminar” makes astute use of topical and intellectual references, which are usually well known enough to make middlebrow audiences feel highbrow. Theater Review: ?Seminar,? by Theresa Rebeck, With Alan Rickman - Review 2011-11-21T03:01:23Z Out of competition, Hollywood blockbuster "Robin Hood" rode into town with Crowe and Blanchett, and Oliver Stone presented "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," his topical picture about the financial crisis starring Douglas. British, French films in frame for top Cannes award 2010-05-22T23:19:00Z He and Sarsgaard each notes that the show has recently become topical, as the controversy over Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson bubbled up several months ago. NBC risks parental blowback with 'The Slap' 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Did you ever anticipate the lessons from this experiment would be so timely and topical? Could you stay sane on Mars? Real-life mission simulator put six people to the test in "Red Heaven" 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z In terms of drama, these are topical, meaningful subjects that I'm drawn to for various reasons. Ben Foster on his role in indie hit “Leave No Trace”: Stripping down to “whatever is essent... 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z This is a topical one-liner, perhaps, but the title, “Image Absolue,” is suggestive of something more. Art Review: Armory Show, Modern and Contemporary, at Piers 92 and 94 2012-03-08T23:15:02Z Has Bradlee’s name for his vibrant, infinitely topical features section outlived its original meaning? Perspective | The Style section at 50: Still sharp, snarky and soulful — and always a work in progress 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Still, while sex has long been a simmering subtext to this monster, the vampire has proved to be remarkably flexible, metaphorically, evolving to reflect acute topical anxieties within the culture. Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z His presentation was irreverent, topical, wry, confident—and the best use of ceremony makeup since Whoopi as Queen Elizabeth. Oscar's Rumblr: We React to the Academy Awards 2010-03-08T20:23:00Z So once you’ve opened the window on topical material, it’s very hard to close it. Cover Story: Kathryn Bigelow’s Art of Darkness 2013-01-24T12:35:23Z "I do think it is a topical movie or a women's rights movie; it's a film noir." "Holy Spider" examines a "serial killer society," in which Iranian sex workers are targeted 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The weekly show, which will air on HBO’s linear service as well as HBO Go and HBO Now, will be both topical and spontaneous, with stories and guests across the sports and cultural landscape. Bill Simmons Lands Exclusive Deal at HBO 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z HealHaus, open since May, offers daily classes in yoga and meditation — sometimes alfresco — and topical workshops that address specific concerns, like Breath Work for Grief or Womb Healing Yoga. In This House, Everyone’s Welcome 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z She makes a contemporary and topical move, politically and musically, with “Don’t Lie to Me,” a song she wrote with three collaborators. The Playlist: Lady Gaga Dives Into a Fresh Era, and 15 More New Songs 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z But there is neither urgency nor bite in the fallout of his decision, which the playwright uses as a jumping-off point for tired topical debates that rarely get off the ground. ‘This Space Between Us’ Review: A Do-Gooder Faces a Chorus of Resistance 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Now that he’s taken over as host of “The Daily Show,” he’s incorporating more topical and political comedy into his stand-up act. Comedy Listings for Nov. 13-19 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Wood's announcement comes less than weeks before the Comedy Central topical satire is scheduled to return to the air. Roy Wood Jr. is leaving "The Daily Show" after eight years, and we sadly understand why 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z When he performed on Wednesday night at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in a double bill with the blues guitarist Buddy Guy, that topical rage grew diffuse, if it was there at all. Review: Jeff Beck’s Virtuosic Sleight of Hand at Madison Square Garden 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z This is a book that does not depend on big, noisy plot developments, topical issues or deliberately withheld secrets to create suspense. Books of The Times: ?The Lake Shore Limited,? Sue Miller?s Latest Novel 2010-04-22T22:31:00Z With the celebrity cameo and the topical subject matter, it felt like a cold open – it even ended with a fake “Live from New York” – and probably should have been. Melissa McCarthy steals the show as Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z But, anyway, our show's a news show, and it's very topical, so our stories reflect very much what's happening in the world. "The Morning Show" Season 3 confronts Jan. 6 and "the lies we tell ourselves" 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z But these topical references, met by weak laughs from the audience, are just more set dressing. Review: Uma Thurman, Trapped in Trumpland in ‘The Parisian Woman’ 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Well, it seemed as topical then as it's quaintly dated now. 2018 has been the longest year ever 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Were there moments with "Undiscovered Country" where you felt that it was too topical? "Trump's wall is based on a ridiculous fantasy": Scott Snyder on how reality is scarier than fiction 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z But as the miracle causes both Greece and Ireland to declare bankruptcy, threatening to take the entire European Union down with them, might things just be getting a little too topical here? Torchwood: Miracle Day ? episode eight 2011-08-27T05:00:00Z The show strikes a fresh, topical note for American musical theater by training a compassionate eye on the struggles of the lower-middle classes. Theater Review: ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ at La Jolla Playhouse 2012-06-05T22:12:18Z As a result, the theme of ethnic prejudice is now folded into other issues, including painfully topical ones like the tensions between law enforcement and minorities. Reimagining ‘West Side Story’ With Voices From Across New York 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z Talk shows are generally topical and feature guests who promote upcoming projects. Chelsea Handler ready to twist the talk show with her Netflix gig 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z “Full Frontal,” a topical satire hosted by Ms. Bee, ran the segment on Wednesday. Samantha Bee Show Apologizes to Writer for ‘Nazi Hair’ Mockery 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z A website on topical sermons offers one called “When the Election Is Over,” and suggests reminding people that their true citizenship is in heaven — Ephesians 2:19. Well, that’s over 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Though it’s as topical as tomorrow’s tabloids, “King Charles III” deserves a longer shelf life, even when real events overtake it, as they inevitably will. ‘King Charles III’ and ‘The Ruling Class’ in London 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z I mean, like in my case, me, a C-list celebrity coming into a place, and they ask me sort of topical questions. Jerry O'Connell talks murder, dog hoarding, Drake & "Real Housewives" 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z The problem with topical comedy, even backward-looking topical comedy like this, is that the references don’t always survive. ‘The Knight of the Burning Pestle’ Review: Wielding His Trusty Kitchen Tools 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z It opened nationally in January 1943, and its tale of refugees and people smugglers was not only topical; it was nearly autofiction. ‘Casablanca’ and the Romance of the Refugee 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z “Miracle,” which holds some of the album’s most topical lyrics, unfortunately opens with a male-female duet that sounds like a reject from a Disney musical; it’s produced by 4th Disciple, not RZA. Wu-Tang Clan and AC/DC Release Albums 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z He proceeded to deliver a topical monologue that, in classic Leno fashion, veered anywhere from three months to 15 years behind the headlines. Jay Leno: Now, with more gloating 2010-03-02T13:40:00Z Thompson, in a news release, calls this year’s programming “eclectically topical.” Here’s what to expect from the huge Seattle Art Fair 2019 — and how you can join in 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z The subject, though, is topical enough: backstage drama during the production of an opera, at the end of which the presenter absconds with all the money. Summer opera: Wine, women and Gassmann 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z But the most prominent pressure point may be topical. Documentaries Jostle Against Oscar Obscurity 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Obama will speak on topical issues such as diversity and inclusion on college campuses and students’ mental wellness. What’s on TV This Week: Michelle Obama and ‘Billions’ 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z But burying her show on a graveyard shift ensured that her takes never made topical news round-ups that were published the next day. Why women really don’t get to host late-night TV 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The state of the world and, perhaps more importantly, fatherhood helped usher in a more topical approach to songwriting. The Moondoggies find love in an angry world, return with ‘A Love Sleeps Deep’ 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z A story of a Mexican family's odyssey as they flee to the United States couldn't feel more topical or resonant. Has Oprah lost her touch? 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Seeger’s discography runs to dozens of albums: topical songs, Mother Goose rhymes, banjo instruction, African songs, lullabies, blues, Civil War songs, Spanish Civil War songs and far more. Pete Seeger, 1919-2014: A Folk Revivalist Who Used His Voice to Bring Out a Nation’s 2014-01-29T02:31:11Z This could hardly be more topical: A piece of RNA, packaged inside a molecular envelope, has gripped the globe and caused a pandemic, turning the world upside down. What Does It Mean to Be a Living Thing? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z In much of the world, making art about art, as opposed to art about life, is an unaffordable luxury, and much of the work in this show is topical in content. Art Review: From Africa, Nature as Victim and Muse 2011-06-09T21:15:51Z James Vanderbilt’s amusingly topical screenplay sets the stage — with, among other details, a new, cooperative Iranian president and a former intelligence whiz gone off the reservation — that Mr. Emmerich rapidly begins to demolish. Movie Review: In ‘White House Down,’ Channing Tatum Rescues the Nation 2013-06-27T20:33:58Z “Patriot Act” airs its seventh installment of a 32-episode order on Sunday, and thus far it has demonstrated a consistency few topical comedy series nail so early into their runs. Hasan Minhaj on the joy of making “Patriot Act” and keeping the political personal 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The play was highly topical, taking in everything from the coalition's cuts to Essex reality TV star Stacey Solomon. Best theatre of 2012, No 1: In Basildon, Royal Court 2012-12-21T12:08:01Z It's Chanda who bravely confronts the apocalyptic terror and shame just below a society's surface when she undertakes a journey late in this topical tale. 'Life, Above All' ? measured tale of AIDS in South Africa 2011-08-19T16:10:05Z Yet the artist has never painted topical subjects. Noah Purifoy's smoldering work of art, 'Watts Riot,' is a powerful reminder on the 50th anniversary 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z In description, “Something Clean” can bring to mind a topical television movie of midlife awakening and redemption. Review: A Sex Crime Disarranges a Tidy World in ‘Something Clean’ 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z But “Dynasty” and “Dallas” could be topical, too. ‘Dynasty’ or ‘Dallas’? Squaring Off in the Lily Pond 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z There used to be a genre of Broadway comedy meant to be topical but not emotional. Review: A Three-Way Smackdown Over ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z Do you see this space — not just topical comedy, but the comedy space — do you see it getting more inclusive these days? Hasan Minhaj on the joy of making “Patriot Act” and keeping the political personal 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z The villains and topical references come together at Wilton's in the character "Vanity" who tries to steal Mother Goose's goose - the one that lays the golden eggs. Panto dames come out to cheer Britain after a tumultuous 2016 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z For topical applications, Gandhi recommended using a dime-size amount to massage into the skin or scalp. Cleopatra used it as a beauty aid. Now castor oil is staging a cosmetics comeback. 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z The topical grimness is piled so high it's almost laughable, but it's strikingly shot, and Bardem carries his burden with dignity. This week's new films 2011-01-29T00:06:01Z That this clip's topical humor remains relevant nearly a decade later is almost entirely by design. In 2023, nobody knows how to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In 2013, Anthony Bourdain did 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z The theatre company’s credo – “important conversations happen in the Kitchen” – has informed its programming of topical, thought-provoking work since it was formed in 1991. The best towns and small cities in the US: Ithaca, New York state 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z But now he is returning to a TV arena that is teeming with other topical comedy shows, informed by his muckraking sensibilities and in many cases hosted by people he hired at “The Daily Show.” Jon Stewart Has a New Talk Show, but He Plans to do More Listening 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Insofar that any of this stuff is political, there are a few songs in our catalog that tend to be more topical or politically charged. Colin Meloy of the Decemberists on the classic “Crane Wife”: “Everything exists in wartime in our songs” 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Featuring humorous improvisation and topical satire, it won a large following. Willard Scott, TV’s Clown Prince of Sun and Showers, Is Dead at 87 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z But it's also topical and political in less obvious ways. Sixties out, CIA in? Looking for meaning in Emmys 2012-09-24T21:26:12Z And for all its topical revisions, his script hasn’t kept pace with the times in one significant way. Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Stockard Channing in 'It's Only a Play' on Broadway 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z The idea of examining unfinished works from the 15th century to the present is topical, illuminating and crowd-pleasing. At the Met Breuer, Thinking Inside the Box 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z As in many of the greatest Golden Age musicals, they latch onto a subject of topical importance, using its gravity to anchor their satire and their satire to leaven its earnestness. ‘The Prom’ Review: Bringing Jazz Hands to the Heartland 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z There is a growing sense that such invariably topical programs are a poor fit on streaming services. James Corden and the Dangers of Likability 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z There is nothing overtly topical or political in the other three nominees, which are also from Europe. Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Unsung but Worth Your Time 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Oliver, a native of Britain who was always interested in topical comedy, admired Stewart’s show from afar and in 2006 applied for and earned a job on the “Daily Show.” Jon Stewart protégé John Oliver debuts ‘Last Week Tonight’ 2014-04-24T19:55:51Z The script is packed with intelligent, topical humour and there are some finely drawn characters. Beached - review 2013-07-25T02:04:15Z By rejecting topical humor, he doesn’t really have to update jokes that much. Critic’s Notebook: Jerry Seinfeld Is Still at Home Doing Stand-Up 2012-10-14T21:56:07Z Direct didacticism is not Mr. Ijames’s method, and topical references are used sparingly. Review: The Unspeakable Pain of an African-American Afterlife 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z While “The Children” finds Kirkwood still in a topical vein, this measured dread is new. Review | Lucy Kirkwood’s ‘The Children’ examines a nuclear disaster like Fukushima — but with a surprising twist 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z There are certainly harsh stories and topical themes, but in both the main slate and the documentary sidebar there is ample room for romance, adventure, art and fun. Wonders in a Grim World: The New York Film Festival’s Best Trick 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z Now that online producers have become the main players in headline-driven topical comedy, the genre is in dire need of an overhaul. Roy Wood Jr. is leaving "The Daily Show" after eight years, and we sadly understand why 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Its exceptionalness — the sheer blinding drama of it all — seems to have determined my reading preferences, repeatedly guiding me toward topical subjects. Times Critics’ Top Books of 2017 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Michael Che, who presents the topical "weekend update" segment on Saturday Night Live has the requisite overview of current affairs, while NBC anchor Brian Wilson might be looking for work in the coming months. Who will replace Jon Stewart? 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z It doesn’t really tell you about Putin any more than another new topical show, David Greig’s stark “The Events” at Anacostia’s Theater Alliance, tells you about its subject: mass shootings. Review | Putin for laughs and a random shooting for tears in two topical shows 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z The book, his first to appear in English, remains a career-making effort, the elevation of a topical struggle to the warped heights of his tragic vision. In Yuri Herrera's hard-boiled 'The Transmigration of Bodies,' dirty work is providence 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Now his mainstream track record is about to be tested with “Wanderlust,” which hopes to find topical humor in this era of downturn and Occupy Everything. David Wain Tests Mainstream Credentials With ?Wanderlust? 2012-02-18T02:53:02Z As a result, “The Queen of Basel” packs a topical, if not a satisfyingly emotional, wallop. Review | Two new plays want us to think about power and art. You may be thinking about where to eat afterward. 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z Sounding more like a doctor than a detailer, he added, “the first round is topical.” Primp Your Ride 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z I don't think Mamet has reached his sell-by date - at least not in the sense that he's a terminally topical writer stuck in the era he emerged from. ArtsBeat: Ben Brantley Answers Readers' Questions, Part 2 2012-12-06T16:13:06Z The topical jokes and misty reminiscences that mark time between musical numbers are standard issue at best. | 'Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway': ?Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway? at Broadhurst - Review 2011-11-11T03:01:10Z A paucity of glitzy new musicals and the short runs of most "legit" plays did leave room for more offbeat and "niche" debut tuners and a smattering of chewy, if less dynamic, topical dramas. A Broadway update, on the eve of the Tonys 2010-06-13T13:39:00Z Available in pellets, topical gels, creams and even massage oil, arnica is the latest of many herbal remedies to invigorate, if not intoxicate, the fashion crowd. Skin Deep: Arnica Becomes a Celebrity Favorite - Skin Deep 2011-09-14T23:46:24Z The sessions with the shrink and the dance routines were especially good, and there seemed to be new, hard edged topical material related to Trump. Review: John Leguizamo Goes for Easy Laughs in ‘Latin History’ 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z For better or worse such portraiture definitely sets off topical echoes in a world still mourning the premature deaths of the singers Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston. Spring Performance: On Broadway, a Penchant for Celebrity Biographies in Song 2012-02-23T22:15:24Z “Wall Street” vacillates quite a bit on these questions, allowing Mr. Douglas to explore the gray areas of the role even as it distracts the audience from more urgent topical matters. Film: Drive and Determination of Zuckerberg and Gekko 2010-10-02T00:56:00Z Shakespeare's greatest plays have a knack of being timeless and yet thrillingly topical, too. Richard II ? review 2011-02-22T18:20:29Z Abbasi: I do think it is a topical movie or a women's rights movie; it's a film noir. "Holy Spider" examines a "serial killer society," in which Iranian sex workers are targeted 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z “It’s much more topical and of this moment. It’s ‘Agents of Nothing.’ Clark Gregg Directs and Stars in ‘Trust Me’ 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z In the topical documentary, "Freedia Got a Gun," New Orleans Bounce rapper Big Freedia uses her celebrity to raise awareness and take a stand against gun violence. "It's time for change": New Orleans' Big Freedia on working against gun violence in new documentary 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Gilding is a topical application of precious metal to an object. Our Midas Moment, From Galleries to Artisans 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Staged at Christmastime and performed throughout much of the Anglophone world, pantos take classic fairy tales and zhuzh them up with famous guest stars, topical humor and song parodies. Silly Season: How British Pantomime Looks From Across the Pond 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z But if you want an uncommonly topical legal drama with a great title sequence, look here. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘The Good Fight’ and ‘Shoplifters’ 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z The new-old “Roseanne” left a lot of topical loose ends to play with: a military daughter-in-law serving overseas; a young grandson coming out as gay and genderfluid; and constant references to economic hardship. Review | Roseanne’s character overdosed on opioids and left ‘The Conners’ behind. It’s better this way. 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z There would seem to be so much material for “Full Frontal” to work with and a huge appetite for topical satire. Emmy Awards 2017: Samantha Bee on Nominations for ‘Full Frontal’ 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z An Israeli collective, Public Movement, will stage topical debates around town. Art Review: ?The Ungovernables: 2012 New Museum Triennial? 2012-02-16T23:45:32Z The triptych also offers three different answers to a question that is freshly topical after two years of the coronavirus pandemic: What do we do with our empty city center spaces? 3 Theaters, 3 Plays, One Cast, All at Once 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z “Partially used bottles or tubes of ointment and other topical treatments should be replaced,” she says. When to replace smoke detectors, sponges, pillows and more, according to experts 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Fans should also check out the podcast Mean Boys for topical humor and great jokes. Podcasts Get the Hollywood Treatment, Complete With Zach Braff 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Yet, for the most part, it holds the attention as a consideration of some very topical questions of European national identities in a time of permeable and shifting borders. Review: ‘Abyss’ Follows Characters Named ‘He,’ ‘She’ and ‘I’ in Love and War 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Also: He’s only been dead four years so… topical! Yup, Jay Leno is still the worst 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Even though they were made before the pandemic, three new bold and chilling horror movies, all directed by women, have a new kind of topical resonance. The Horror of Isolation 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z This bracing drama from the Roundabout Underground program, starring a superb Mamie Gummer as that damaged vet, confronts an achingly topical issue with hardheaded honesty and admirable compassion. Review: ‘Ugly Lies the Bone,’ With Mamie Gummer as a Combat Veteran 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z The recording on the Naive label, which also includes pieces by Hungarian composers Bartok and Ligeti, is conducted by the prolific Eotvos, who often tackles topical subjects in his compositions. Columbia shuttle disaster concerto gets top music prize 2013-09-17T21:13:28Z Ms. Reagan added that skin care coaches consider the whole body, while most aestheticians are focused on topical fixes like extractions or masks and do not consider nutrition or allergies. Skin Deep: Skin Care Coaches Fill a Niche 2012-11-21T16:30:46Z Time is marked by the milestones of family life, rather than the signposted public happenings that festoon historical and self-consciously topical novels. Wallace Stegner and the Conflicted Soul of the West 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Suggestions from avid language-watchers have begun in earnest, with topical, useful, obscure, and just plain ugly words among them. War of wordcraft: invitation to write dictionary puts language nerds on alert 2012-07-18T11:08:04Z The record label claimed the material wasn't topical or new, and said few singles were good enough to air on radio. Tim McGraw released from record label 2011-12-01T01:14:13Z Ted Nash, a saxophonist, takes a loftier and less topical approach on “Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom,” which he’ll perform next Tuesday and Wednesday at Jazz Standard, with live updates on election night. Swinging the Vote: Jazz Inspired by the Presidential Race 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z The opening piece, commissioned by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, was topical. Vijay Iyer Performs at BAM Harvey Theater 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z The action in “Hope” started as a lot of topical sitcom episodes do, with a family watching the news on TV. With Police Brutality Episode, ‘black-ish’ Shows How Sitcoms Can Still Matter 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z And possibly more topical, including an exhortation for gun control impelled by the murder of two women at a screening of Schumer’s movie “Trainwreck” in Lafayette, La., last year. Amy Schumer and Carol Burnett Tell Their Stories 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Yes, Marv answers: "A funny show, but one that is free of targets, topical topics, alarming edginess, or unsettling settings." "The Kids in the Hall" are old now, and that makes their comedy still very much alright 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Alarm bells rang just from that name, with its hardly topical reference back to the Happy Mondays. Happy Tuesdays 2010-07-21T07:00:00Z What motivated you to address the topical issue of school shootings in the way you did? "If Anything Happens I Love You" is an animated "distillation of grief" from a school shooting 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z The 1990s drama about the five orphaned Salinger children gets a topical reboot: The five Acosta siblings must fend for themselves when their parents are deported to Mexico. The 50 TV Shows You Need to Watch This Winter 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z These war works are not important because they are “topical” — or, to use the vacuous catchphrase of our day, “necessary.” The Role of Art in a Time of War 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The topical subject of how young women are exploited in the entertainment industry surfaces as a photoshoot of Claire and Dee in their underwear is published to coincide with the band's first big gig. Huzzies – review 2012-10-29T17:41:28Z The initial work that resulted from this awakening wasn’t overtly topical, but it was about as far from being abstract as she could get. Adrian Piper: The Thinking Canvas 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z I feel that way about any kind of, and I always have, about a specific topical comedy like, “an evening of Jewish comedy,” “an evening of feminist comedy” “an evening of gay comedy.” David Cross brings “social justice warriors” and the right together: “Through their hatred of me, [they] bond” 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z “It’s very topical, and I think people will talk about it a lot and make the comparisons.” How ‘The Alienist’ Finally Found a Screen 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Typically, he strings together a few fragments with wild impact, covering the same thin topical range. Future and the Art of Flooding the Market 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Although the stories are fictional, the subject of poaching and corruption in India's forests and conservation efforts is topical. Novelist Tania James talks rogue elephants, India and conservation 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z He also oversaw an ever-expanding skin-care line, with products that sought to duplicate some of his methods in a topical form. Dr. Brandt, the Lonely Showman 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z Chen announced last week she would be taking a few days off from the show, where the hosts bring their personal experiences to discussions on topical issues. Julie Chen bids farewell to 'The Talk' after Moonves allegations 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z It’s a bit more serious than their previous collaboration, the Comedy Central showcase “The New Negroes,” or Vaughn’s new gig as host of “The Great Debate” on Syfy; nonetheless, it is engaging and topical. 7 Things to Do This Weekend 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z Usually, when a topical word surges, she said, “it becomes more common relative to other topical words, but not relative to words we all say in English all the time.” Oxford’s 2020 Word of the Year? It’s Too Hard to Isolate 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z An English dictionary and thesaurus, as well as a topical blog, are provided by Macmillan Dictionary online, along with the crowdsourced "open dictionary". Macmillan Dictionary to go digital after publisher announces final print editions 2012-11-07T09:04:36Z It was an ingenious interactive spin, though the music also soared alone, a sharp blend of ambient electro and subtly topical hip-hop. Pop & Rock Listings for Feb. 26-Mar. 3 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Mr. Wilmore, who has remained a friend of Ms. Thede’s, said the proliferation of topical comedy programs would make it challenging for “The Rundown” to find an audience, but not impossible. On ‘The Rundown,’ Robin Thede Is Filling a Void in Late-Night Talk 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Giffin often shares her opinions about topical subjects, politics and pop culture with her online followers. Giffin releases 10th novel, apologizes for Markle criticisms 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z The exhibition continues on the museum’s third floor with groups of nonportrait paintings in which the content tends to be at least obliquely topical and emotions forcefully projected. Art Review: A Mind Where Picasso Meets Looney Tunes 2011-01-27T22:41:49Z “It made it easier,” Diggs said of the more topical scenes. A New ‘Best Man’ Gives Equal Time to the Women 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z But it’s a lazy grab at topical feminist cred and feels, as do many aspects of “Clover,“ like a half-realized imitation of better movies. ‘Clover’ Review: A Crime Goes Wrong, and You Can Guess the Rest 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, the development of this woman-and-baby-worshiping cult hijacks what seemed to be a topical comedy of gender roles and drags it around for most of the second act. Review: In ‘Mankind,’ Men Are Men and Women Are Extinct 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z I’m at my best when I’m at my funniest and most observational comedy is topical. The 1975’s Matty Healy Is Still Trying to Be Funny, Sincerely 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z After that Avedon’s fashion work continued, notably at Vogue, but so did his topical portraits. Art In Review: Richard Avedon: ‘Murals & Portraits’ 2012-07-05T20:36:16Z Can you talk about depicting these topical themes of fear, pity and xenophobia? "It is always the other who is guilty, never us": Movie "R.M.N." examines what drives xenophobia 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Yet while many of the details of “Transfers” may have been taken from life, it often feels drawn from the yellowing pages of vintage American culture-clash dramas and topical “Blackboard Jungle”-style films. Review: ‘Transfers’ and the Anguished Art of the College Interview 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z The gemlike “Self-Portrait on the Border Line Between Mexico and the United States” is as topical on the subject of national identity as any of Rivera’s murals, but Kahlo’s approach is meditative and confessional. Evolutionary tales 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z It’s the only topical commentary among this year’s nominees. Video of the Year Nominees for the V.M.A.’s Offer a Bundle of Contradictions 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Inspired by topical events and filmed in a small, nightclub-like studio north of Los Angeles four days ahead of broadcast, "Brand X" finds the ex-husband of pop singer Katy Perry in reflective and provocative form. Russell Brand returns to stand-up on TV's "Brand X" 2012-06-28T12:03:19Z It's funny, and poignant, and there are topical references to Black Lives Matter. Brian Tyree Henry stars in "The Outside Story," a road movie "with the smallest possible mileage" 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z So it’s natural that when the musical’s national tour finishes in Washington next month, Hedwig, played by Euan Morton, right, will save her wrath for the most topical local of them all: President Trump. What’s Your City’s ‘Newly Annoying’ Neighborhood? Ask Hedwig. 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z And this in the face of all sorts of topical horrors, since even children have their apocalyptic fears these days. Review: ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ a Watery Wonderland on Broadway 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z This once urgent topical gag can’t avoid looking a bit self-indulgent eight years later. Oscars 2017: Jimmy Kimmel the safe choice for host but sparks unlikely to fly 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z No one outside Egypt knows much about him, but as his film is set in the aftermath of the anti-Mubarak revolution, it couldn't be more topical. Cannes 2012: live blog - day two 2012-05-17T09:07:00Z On “The Carmichael Show” you took on Bill Cosby and many other highly topical subjects. Lil Rel Howery and Jerrod Carmichael Think You’re Wrong About Multicamera Sitcoms 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z This year, participants from various countries have posted their plans for the day: street festivals, productions of topical plays, social gatherings. What's your World Theatre Day fantasy? | Karen Fricker 2010-03-26T15:28:00Z And in showing the potential dispossession of a working-class family, Mr. Nichols, without banging a topical drum, points toward a social catastrophe that is all too real. | 'Take Shelter': ?Take Shelter,? With Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain 2011-09-29T22:13:08Z He takes a lot of topical issues, and he really puts the funny underneath. "The View" alum Sherri Shepherd doesn't want any more drama 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z “The Newsroom,” in its penultimate episode, felt more topical than ever. 'The Newsroom' Recap: Technology's Latest Victim 2014-12-07T05:00:00Z On the same station, 10 O'Clock Live – Channel 4's commendably bold experiment in topical live comedy – has screened to dwindling audiences since its loudly trumpeted January debut. The state of British TV: Comedy 2011-03-30T10:49:19Z The 1990s series gets a topical reboot: family separation. Things to Do in N.Y.C. This January 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z It can be taken alone, though Ms. Devitt said, naturally, that it is more potent if used in conjunction with io’s topical eye, face and neck creams. Skin Deep: Cosmetics That You Eat or Drink 2011-12-14T23:33:09Z But this year's best picture ballot is atypically topical, transcending the usual inside-Hollywood questions about quality and personality. Oscars 2015: Hollywood strays from safe zone with 'Selma,' 'Sniper' 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z First of all, Stoppard does a landslide of topical research before he begins to write. ‘Tom Stoppard’ Tells of an Enormous Life Spent in Constant Motion 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Want a topical family drama about teenage lovers? Critic?s Notebook: Books to Bury Yourself In 2011-05-26T22:07:19Z On Inauguration Day, Mr. Preminger, a tenor saxophonist, released “Meditations on Freedom,” an album featuring versions of famous topical songs and a few of his own works of musical protest. Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z The 16-minute video that resulted, “Dislocation Blues,” is his most topical work so far, though it doesn’t pretend to either the objectivity of a documentary or the moral thrust of protest art. Sky Hopinka: Songs of the Earth and the Road 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Onstage, they also sang more pointed topical songs. Pete Seeger, Songwriter and Champion of Folk Music, Dies at 94 2014-01-28T06:32:10Z Mitchell, who gave up fronting BBC2's The Bubble to commit to the topical series, believes a younger audience is ready for comedy with a political edge. Channel 4's 10 O'Clock Live: where satire becomes serious, and politicians can keep their credibility 2011-01-17T07:00:05Z But you had this show where part of the idea of approaching topical comedy and different social issues and politics was actually reaching out and finding an attempt to find common ground. "There were weird silver linings": How Sarah Silverman worked through grief to still make us laugh 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Hodge and Boyle’s script – which is different in all respects – was thought to have been a work-in-progress until recently, and it is understood its themes were more topical than is traditional for a Bond film. Danny Boyle's exit from James Bond throws franchise into chaos 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Many productions mark their setting with topical references, but usually the revivals happen long enough after the original that it seems quaint, not clueless. How do you measure the revival of "Rent"? 2011-08-12T19:59:00Z "There was nothing like 'Saturday Night Live' before he invented it, and he's kept it going, and kept it fresh and topical for 36 years," said Paisner. Britain leads International Emmys with 9 nominees 2010-11-21T14:35:00Z In “Pantheon,” an unusual somberness weaves through the mix, hinting at serious existential and topical concerns: loss, futility, environmental devastation. Review | Angst and comedy among the Olympians in ‘Pantheon’ 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The Tom Hanks episode was a particular favorite — from Tom’s putting on that sweater as “America’s Dad” to “Black Jeopardy,” everything was hysterically funny and unflinchingly topical. What the Watched Were Watching: TV Pros Pick Their Favorites 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z Dr. Neel is starting a company to bring to market his own topical treatment for SKs, one that would theoretically work by inhibiting an enzyme that the lesions need for survival. Making Age Spots a Thing of the Past 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z “When was the last time a popular cinematic masterpiece had something important and topical to say about the world?” ‘I’d Never Seen My Fears as an African-American Man Onscreen’ 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z With racism in football a big issue at the moment, Bolton's latest play couldn't be more topical. This week's new theatre 2013-02-23T06:00:13Z I have a skin disease, and frequently use topical pain medication. Beauty’s New High: CBD Oil 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z “There’s a real validity to topical time-release products,” said Dr. David E. Bank, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, who said he believed they are the logical sequel to time-release oral medications. Skin Deep: Time-Release Products Prove Popular—Skin Deep 2012-08-08T19:07:22Z Warning: this screenplay may contain traces of topical satire. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: five things we learned from the final trailer 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z I’ve gathered some topical “Best of” columns from 10 years ago. Perspective | Ask Amy: Pondering ‘the trouble with mother’ 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z An exploration of "opinion journalism" by Victoria Stewart, this topical drama was a Francesca Primus Award winner. The Week Ahead: Latin star Juanes is among this week's arts highlights 2011-03-03T00:17:12Z It’s a play that once again proves that one of the best ways to be topical is to look to the past. | 'Doctor Knock, or the Triumph of Medicine': Jules Romains?s 1923 Medical Spoof, Still Relevant 2010-05-11T22:39:00Z It's current and topical and not for everyone apparently and sure it's over the top sometimes but that is the privilege of art and creativity. ‘Girls’ Finale: Is It Just Us, or Did the Show Get Better? 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z Billboard: Why was it a good time to release an album with such topical lyrics? Childhood memories inspire new songs for Frampton 2010-03-19T21:20:00Z The play grapples with such topical concerns as the fickleness of public sentiment, the rhetorical shenanigans of demagogues and the weaponizing of fake news, which Cassius deploys to convert Brutus to the conspirators’ side. Shakespeare and the politics of our age: Trump, 'Julius Caesar' and now 'Richard II' 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z Proof that a documentary can be topical without holding the viewer’s hand in the slightest, this experimental feature from Joshua Bonnetta and J.P. Stream These Three Great Documentaries 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z In the late-night realm, there is only so much topical humor and commentary that viewers can absorb and share. Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’ died of antiviral causes 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z These very reasons are what drive the host of TBS' topical comedy series "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" to counter those very legitimate notions with optimism. Samantha Bee teases big election coverage, from presidential harassment to a strategic joy offensive 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The next month, Netflix introduced Wolf’s weekly topical comedy series, “The Break” — only to cancel the show that summer, providing more ammunition to the comedian’s detractors. Michelle Wolf Doesn’t Want to Be Your Folk Hero 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Sometimes we grouped them into something more seasonal or topical. Merrill Markoe: My Favorite Moments of 'Late Night With David Letterman' 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z The most topical program is titled “Perseverance” and groups short documentaries about dance companies weathering the pandemic. The Dance on Camera Festival Turns 50, Embracing Its Niche 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Here are all the moments when honorees and presenters got topical: Every Political Moment at the 2017 Emmy Awards 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Netflix still aspires to have its own breakthrough topical comedy series. Can Hasan Minhaj Make Topical Comedy Work on Netflix? 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Merete Ipsen, director of Denmarks' Museum of Women, described the value of a state-recognised national museum specialising in research and building collections that represent the lives and topical themes of Danish women through the ages. Are museums a man or woman's world? 2013-05-22T14:57:19Z How can something so long in the making, set so safely apart from our present reality, be misconstrued as topical? Perspective | Was ‘Game of Thrones’ supposed to mean anything? Only if you wanted it to. 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z In Johnson’s searching and topical debut novel, a Chicago woman finds herself at a crossroads: Her husband wants a baby and she does not. 11 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z But the Lonely Island does not traffic in trenchant topical satire. Review: Andy Samberg Spoofs Pop Stars Without Spite. And That’s 4 Real. 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z This rarefied comedy stands out on a laugh-hungry show that has long had a populist voice, leaning toward topical jokes, and broadly accessible references. Meet Julio Torres, the New ‘S.N.L.’ Star No One Sees 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z "I think that it could discourage other screenwriters or writers of any kind from making topical movies – it could discourage studios from releasing them," Boal said. Michael Moore launches defence of Zero Dark Thirty 2013-01-28T18:13:42Z “It’s either something topical or it’s Smash Mouth. They seem to be the two that work that best. Smash Mouth is always relevant.” Remixing Smash Mouth’s “All Star” has become an art form, and its writer is loving it 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z “Coronavirus” — a word coined in 1968, but until this year little used outside medical contexts — also surged, breaking away from run-of-the-mill topical words. Oxford’s 2020 Word of the Year? It’s Too Hard to Isolate 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z Stuffed full of topical comedy, the show's writers actually left gaps in the script, which would be filled at the last minute to cover the week's news. Six to watch: workplace comedies 2011-08-04T14:08:03Z “The Daily Show” is famous for its topical jokes, but Noah told very few on his final episode. Trevor Noah’s Optimism Set His Version of ‘The Daily Show’ Apart 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Writers on topical shows are constantly being outpaced by news from the White House and Trump’s freewheeling Twitter habit. Trump's White House: a gift or a curse for TV comics? 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z The current slate of live-action shorts suggests a renewed dedication to topical relevance. Every Film in This Oscar Category Is an Underdog You Can Root for 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z The film’s politics, in any case, are more implicit than overt, so that the filmmakers can plausibly deny any particular topical agenda. | 'Robin Hood': Crowe and Blanchett in Ridley Scott?s Nottingham 2010-05-13T19:58:00Z To know and love "The Kids in the Hall" means gleaning a twisted guffaw from these winks, but the comedy works even if its crumbs of topical humor slide by unnoticed. "The Kids in the Hall" are old now, and that makes their comedy still very much alright 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Out of competition, Hollywood blockbuster "Robin Hood" rode into town with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and Oliver Stone presented "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," his topical picture about the financial crisis starring Michael Douglas. Mike Leigh and monks vie for top Cannes film prize 2010-05-20T23:41:00Z So when you hear Suli Breaks or Dizraeli, they are performing work which is topical and true social commentary, and very attractive to the younger people of the Peterborough schools we work with. Arts head: Sara Blair-Manning, the John Clare Trust and Cottage 2013-05-07T10:45:32Z One element that distinguishes “Patriot Act” from topical comedy series is that it actually gets rid of the prescribed format that has dominated the talk variety space. Hasan Minhaj on the joy of making “Patriot Act” and keeping the political personal 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z There was a general feeling among critics that Perez was never quite at ease with the topical discussion segments on "The View." Rosie Perez will leave ABC's 'The View' 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z My joke-writing style is less topical and more autobiographical, so most of my time in New York has been spent writing jokes about crippling loneliness and meaningless sex. 50 Comics Walk Into a Club. No, You Haven’t Heard This One. 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Seventy-some years ago, the nonstop machine-gun fire of one-liners in “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, was fresh and topical. | 'The Man Who Came to Dinner': ?The Man Who Came to Dinner? at the Theater at St. Clement?s 2011-12-13T23:38:44Z "The Department of Truth" is very topical; it focuses on conspiracy theories and the harm they cause. "Corrosive beliefs are at the heart of what America is": James Tynion on conspiracy theories 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z Some are helpful when it comes to topical references and the myriad minor poets Mr. Fest mentions along the way, but others are oddly placed or intrusively judgmental. Books of The Times: ‘Not I,’ a Memoir by Joachim Fest 2014-02-18T22:45:43Z The Daily Show is a terrible excuse for a topical news programme. Russell Brand to tour mosques and synagogues with new comedy show 2013-06-11T15:52:08Z He scats, mirroring some of the nonsensical responses that ensued during the event before getting to some topical questions. Watch "Weird Al" Yankovic moderate presidential debate in "We’re All Doomed" video 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z A topical gel or cream called immuno-modulators may restore some pigment by changing the immune system in the area where applied so that it doesn’t attack pigment-making cells, or melanocytes. Skin Deep: Vitiligo: Ignoring What Is Painfully Obvious 2010-02-24T20:28:00Z It's hard to picture Stewart agreeing to produce a topical talk show for anything less than complete editorial control. It was inevitable that Apple would have a problem with "The Problem with Jon Stewart" 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Can you talk about the appeal of making a topical movie like “Collisions,” and the opportunity to move audiences and possibly change minds? “Collisions” star Jesse Garcia: Deportation family stories have “always been relevant” 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Its themes could not be more topical in today’s fractured, and fractious, America. Review: In ‘Seedfolks,’ Harvesting Hope and Humanity in a Community Garden 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z It’s a master class in comic storytelling that sent himself up, skewered the police, hit bracingly topical notes with throwaway charm while adding on a coda that provided the visceral pleasures of payback. Best Comedy of 2020 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z He begins with a rare topical joke about President Obama’s name. Dane Cook, a Changeable Comedian 2013-01-18T19:15:28Z Though it sets off inevitable topical echoes with its tableau of asylum-seeking refugees, the show still mostly comes across as singing scenery. Review: Return of the Little Copter That Wowed in ‘Miss Saigon’ 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z The book is not nearly as topical as, say, The Butter Battle Book, a commentary on the nuclear arms race. Lou Dobbs Vs. Kids? Movies: Does Children?s Morality Have a Well-Known Liberal Bias? 2012-02-27T17:09:10Z It was introduced amid the presidential campaign; it has lost its topical aura since, which is the only reason it’s not my No. 1. The Best TV Shows of 2016 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z It's hard not to hope they're wrong, largely because satirising The X Factor has been so overdone, it now has about as much topical bite as an impression of Frank Spencer. Richard Thompson's Cabaret of Souls 2010-06-13T20:30:00Z If you choose not to attend, you will be missing what promises to be the most original and topical musical of the year. Review: The Human Voice Versus the Internet in ‘Octet’ 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z If only that were the case with “The Cake,” by Bekah Brunstetter, which remains painfully topical two years since its premiere and even longer since the events it is based on. Review: ‘The Cake’ Is Well-Baked but Not Quite Filling 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z The former will kick off in a new topical comedy series with an "anthropologic look" at the Oxford v Cambridge boat race, available on the iPlayer from 5 April. Boyle to host election comedy show 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z Chin and Kono get dreary, topical plots: He tries to rescue a young girl from the drug cartels; she goes on a crusade against human trafficking. The Time to Fix ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Was at the Start 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z This spring Wood hosted the White House Correspondents Dinner to rave reviews, a major feather in any topical news satirist's hat. Roy Wood Jr. is leaving "The Daily Show" after eight years, and we sadly understand why 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Compassion! and Master Class, concocted the work as a frothy send-up of Broadway, packed with inside jokes, topical references and catty theater-world wisecracks. It's Only a Play on Broadway: Inside Job 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z But even in a play as willfully topical as “The Submission,” a point must arrive when positions plus emotions equal specific characters. | 'The Submission': ?The Submission,? at Lucille Lortel Theater - Review 2011-09-28T02:01:20Z After more than two decades some of the gags in “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” are still disturbingly topical. Video: New DVDs: ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch,’ ‘The Space Children’ 2012-06-17T02:43:01Z The other question, which I skate nervously around several times, is that whatever you thought about Little Britain, it was, when it first appeared, fresh and different, with a weirdness and a topical edge. Little Britain boys 2010-12-12T00:04:00Z It’s polished, tough-minded and topical, delivering a strong, clean emotional punch without feeling manipulative. ‘Crisis Hotline,’ ‘La Parka,’ ‘Joanna’ and Other Short Oscar Nominees 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The award jury called it “an epic and hugely topical investigation into the ways in which we feed ourselves.” Michael Schmidt, Photographic Storyteller, Dies at 68 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z The director and his stars wanted to make a “Macbeth” that was universal, not topical. Denzel Washington, Man on Fire 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Ms. Klausner, 34, delivers around 20 minutes of topical jokes, offhand theories, an occasional song. Critic’s Notebook: Julie Klausner’s Podcast, ‘How Was Your Week?’ 2012-12-31T23:26:34Z Men, bad; women, good — its feminism is irritatingly reductive, but it does make the movie topical fodder especially in 2018, a year that has reminded us that feminism speaks in many different voices. The Good, the Bad and ‘Black Panther’ 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z Boasting an entirely female cast and crew, “She the People” draws its incisive humor from such topical issues as standards of beauty, the pay gap and gun control, among them. Review | Second City returns to Washington with familiar gifts in ‘She the People’ and ‘Love, Factually’ 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z Each painter’s work addressed topical issues — from policing in the Black community and the carceral state to the hospitalization of family members. Art Basel Miami Beach Was Canceled, but the Show Goes On 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z Men are also more interested in E!'s topical programming like "The Soup," and Cummings' new series will follow "The Soup" on Wednesday nights. E! Entertainment network plans refurbishing 2012-04-30T11:08:10Z The reality-TV twist may seem incongruous, but topical satire was part of the Stooges arsenal; they often spoofed the westerns and war movies of the day. The Farrelly Brothers on Their ?Three Stooges? 2012-04-06T13:00:00Z Novak added, “Every year that went by, it became a more topical film, which I didn’t ever intend it to be.” B.J. Novak Went to Texas Looking for ‘Vengeance’ and Found America 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z A 10-episode topical mystery series premieres, in which Department of Justice investigators lead an inquiry into two shootings in a North Carolina town. Wednesday’s TV Picks: ‘Shots Fired’ mystery series debuts 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Livermore’s modern-dress production, laced with topical references to recent Italian events, quickly made it clear that the Sicilians were the oppressed parties, but whom were they revolting against? In Italy, Even Verdi Has His Say 2011-03-22T13:00:07Z With its intimate portrayal of a tragedy that echoes the killings of unarmed black men around the country, “3 1/2 Minutes” offers a tale as emotional as it is topical. In '3 1/2 Minutes,' an eerie prefiguring of the Charleston shootings 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z |
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