| 单词 | skeptical |
| 例句 | But they could not have been skeptical had they witnessed this astonishing trial. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z When I looked at the list, I was skeptical. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z But Hunt was skeptical and not shy about expressing his doubts. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z His mother’s eyes were sad, skeptical; but kind, patient, waiting for his answer. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She was skeptical, because she knew the tricks the mind could play. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I had once worked as a servant for people like these and I was skeptical. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He was somewhat skeptical, however, and wrote apprehensively to his friend Miyoko Watai in Japan: “I think the Hungarians may arrest me as soon as I cross the border. ” Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Even though Ophie was skeptical about trusting any ghosts at the moment, Colin had never steered her wrong, that she could tell, anyway. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z He looked to me and added, “Your highly skeptical friend may not believe me at all. That notwithstanding, it is true.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Pa is not only worried about Vincent, he's skeptical too, and he's not happy he still has to send his eldest son money every month. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z John Henry looked thoughtful again, while Miss Sarah and Miss Rose seemed skeptical. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Sticky, irritated that Kate hadn’t been frightened in the dark drain, was inclined to be skeptical. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z They watched him, half skeptical, half wondering whether this little Jewish boy was as strange and potent as his companion. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z In the aftermath of my article, I was inundated with skeptical e-mails. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z At first, we were skeptical of this new arrival, and wondered if he could perhaps be a security plant by the authorities. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I knew, as I sat there, that there were many people who thought they knew life who had been skeptical of the Moscow trials. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The skeptical, reticent owner doesn’t say a word as he adds the bill on the cash register. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Though baptized, I still continued being skeptical about Christianity. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He was at first skeptical of the teenager’s assertions, but when she showed him Bobby’s letter and gave him Bobby’s top secret telephone number, Kubat recognized that she was an authentic representative. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Then he raises a skeptical eyebrow at me. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z His expression is skeptical and I hate it. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z It felt a little bougie, the kind of thing that would elicit a skeptical side eye from my South Side relatives. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z I look down to the ice in my hands and then back to Kelton, realizing I’m still skeptical about allowing people to “help.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z I have long been skeptical of the bamboozlement theory, because in my experience it does not ring true. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z Turner, the Clark geographer, was skeptical about the evidence for the killer drought. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z “Really?” she asks, looking skeptical but grateful at my attempt. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I’m skeptical, so I climb down and move to the side of the house, crouching behind a hedge where I can see him at the front door. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Though I remained totally skeptical, I saw no reason to contest his words. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z But they were almost as skeptical of us as they were of the authorities. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Slopper looked skeptical until Chi-Boy sat on it, tested the springs by bouncing a bit, and then lay down with an exaggerated sigh, folding his hands behind his head. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Her younger stepsister paused and gave her a skeptical look, but she did not ask again. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry glanced into the cracked, dusty mirror and saw Ron and Hermione exchanging skeptical looks behind his back. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z It was strange to think that one day I might have my own stack of yellowed photos to show skeptical grandchildren—and my own fantastic stories to share. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Gerald Lesser, a Harvard University psychologist who joined with Cooney in founding Sesame Street, says that when he was first asked to join the project, back in the late 1960s, he was skeptical. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I am skeptical about most of those extraterrestrial visions. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weston hugged herself for joy and lost no opportunity to triumph over her still skeptical husband. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z My brother still seemed skeptical, but he didn’t push it. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Reynolds still looked skeptical, but Candless said, “It’s not a major shipping area. It would be easy to make a mistake.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z However, some people around the Institute were skeptical of her ability to work in a space suit in Level 4. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z But though the press and track officials were skeptical, the public was not. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z "It's just a chair, Patty," Maddy said, skeptical but coming to my side anyway. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z “I’m not so crazy about breaded veal cutlets,” grumbled the skeptical B-25 commander in the north of Corsica. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Lawrence knew the Cavendish delegates were skeptical not only of his deuton theory but also of the cyclotron itself as a laboratory tool. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He seemed skeptical that I’d end up any good, and he told me so. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I hope by now that you are at least a little bit skeptical of that approach. Blink 2005-01-11T00:00:00Z As they climbed, she could see the glitter of the moon on the sea far off to the left, and its silver-sepia light seemed to envelop her in a cool, skeptical wonder. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Besides, Baird remained skeptical that the Shaw case would amount to much. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z “No, Harry, I am speaking the truth,” he added, as Harry pulled a skeptical expression. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The man considered this with a skeptical pout. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z An imaginative experimentalist who had been skeptical of Lawrence’s deuteron theory, Kurie proposed to Cooksey that they goad Yale into building a cyclotron to rival Berkeley’s—and to do better work. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z A white-haired Tribal woman sits in front of the tent, peering into a crystal ball as two Scholar girls wait to hear what she'll say, their faces skeptical. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He conceded that it was important, but he was skeptical. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Snuffy swiveled his head, giving the dilapidated house a skeptical once-over. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z This rejection was a gift from your grandparents, who never tried to console me with ideas of an afterlife and were skeptical of preordained American glory. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Liyana was thinking of her teacher Mr. Hathaway back home, remembering the skeptical way he lifted one eyebrow any time she spoke. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z He was skeptical, but managed to find me some. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Koffi threw him one more skeptical look before darting down the hall like a shadow. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z A further irritant was the inability of patent office examiners to grasp Lawrence’s work, which resulted in skeptical questioning of his patent claims. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Methuselah is an African Grey parrot with a fine scaly look to his head, a sharp skeptical eye like Miss Leep’s, and a scarlet tail. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She gave me an amused but skeptical sort of look. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z If I was skeptical, my skepticism was not entirely my fault. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Others — who may not have known Revere personally — might have been skeptical about the accuracy of his information. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The report from Lawrence’s panel proved suitably skeptical about monitoring. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z He looked back at us all skeptical, then picked up his folder and started riffling through his papers again. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z She looked skeptical, but instead of questioning me further, she pointed with the knob of her kierie. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “Really?” said Minya, with a skeptical lift of her eyebrows, and Sarai wondered, all of a sudden, why she was asking. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z And as smart and skeptical as her kids were, they believed her. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z One skeptical reporter noted, “The attitude of a pioneer cattleman toward the full-blood Indian...is fairly well recognized.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Rabia stands a little bit to the side, looking skeptical but also highly amused. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I must have looked skeptical; he didn’t seem the type. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Just that we expected him to be more skeptical, to calm our feverish ambition. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Meanwhile as Charles worked hard, not only on his geology, but also on his ideas about the transmutation of species, the more he learned, the more skeptical he became about religion. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Yossarian rejected the advice with a skeptical shake of his head. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Davis’s expression faded from friendly to skeptical. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The Sudanese looked skeptical: “But you are a white man!” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She had a solemn look to her—calm, skeptical, and intense, making it difficult for Gherland to look away. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z Horse looked skeptical, but Gerry nodded sourly and tugged at one of his fraying sleeves. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I looked at the curious and skeptical faces of the children and the woman. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Rather than strengthening her faith, Elizabeth’s traumatic experience with Reverend Finney made her skeptical of organized religion, a doubt that continued for the rest of her life. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Hoover pounded the table and chortled, while Maytag and the baroness exchanged skeptical looks. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The spirit of mass action surged, but I remained skeptical of any action undertaken with the Communists and Indians. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Plainly skeptical but unwilling to engage in a colloquy with a wheedling Teller, Fermi pleaded that he was too tired from the flight to give him a hearing, much less a commitment. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I thought Jesse was skeptical of the idea—he hadn’t said two words in response—but he immediately did what I later learned was his almost stock response to any notion, question, or suggestion. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Charles was skeptical, and was scared to take it public. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Bush and Conant had been skeptical about an atomic weapon in part because of the reluctance of eminent physicists to commit themselves to the work not only in word but deed. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She had a theory that when he was a butterfly it meant that Lyra was dreaming, but Malcolm was skeptical. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “Do you mean that everyone who has this synesthesia condition has all of these traits?” my mother asks, clearly skeptical. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z “That’s a lot of Dauntless,” a girl at the side of the room says, looking skeptical. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I would think the reporter would have been more skeptical, but she buys the stories uncritically. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z I don’t mention the fact that Amelia has been having second thoughts, because Uncle Phil already seems skeptical of her and I don’t want to make her sound like a bad friend. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He hadn’t ruled out prophecies entirely, but he was skeptical about anything Sandwich came up with. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I think of Carol’s mother in her twin set, her skeptical smile, Cordelia’s with her glasses on a chain and her vagueness, Grace’s and her hairpins and drooping apron. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z I could feel the burn of his skeptical stare on the side of my face, but I pressed on. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Rivera looked skeptical, she took Maribel by the wrist, leading her up to their apartment while I stood there in the spitting rain and watched them go. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z He responded promptly, insisting that “this paper is a fabrication,” urging Adams to remain skeptical “until positive and solemn proof of its authenticity shall be provided.” Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z Because of this unusual clarity and because Howard meticulously documented his work there, even the most skeptical archaeologists quickly accepted the existence and antiquity of the Clovis culture. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Bragging to one colleague about the magnitude of the bombardment program at Berkeley, he could not resist adding that “perhaps before long, the evidence will be such as to convince the most skeptical. . . even Chadwick.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I was not skeptical so much as blank, unable to understand. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z They were skeptical at first, but after I described the unique nature of the quest, and what I believed the payoff for solving it might be, they finally agreed. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The executive was skeptical about Walter’s motives, and questioned my explanation of the circumstances. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When I heard this, I knew I was doing better writing by myself no matter how skeptical I was of the results. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Lyra’s Scholar, Dr. Malone, was red-eyed from lack of sleep, and her colleague, who’d just returned from Geneva, was impatient to hear more, and skeptical, and preoccupied. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z “Or an L, elevated trains like in Chicago,” Jay tells a skeptical Kelvin. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z The Nielsens are skeptical, but in the first week we go through our entire stock. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He was doing his utmost to be cordial, but I could see by his face that he was skeptical. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Håkon puffed breath in and out, still managing to sound skeptical through his panting. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z “You used Neverleak,” Shelley said, eyeing my craftsmanship with a skeptical frown. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z As a military man, he was skeptical about explosive devices that were too powerful to serve as practical weapons, and less impressed than Truman with the idea that bigger was invariably better. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Most professional astronomers of the day were skeptical, believing the “canal lines” were optical illusions. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z I was prepared to accept Indians and Coloureds provided they accepted our policies; but their interests were not identical with ours, and I was skeptical of whether or not they could truly embrace our cause. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The company made nothing and sold nothing: It existed to hold assets and provide a reference for anyone who became skeptical of Holmes’s promissory notes. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He was even more thrilled with the reception the cyclotron was receiving on the skeptical and supercilious East Coast. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As a young college graduate, she had regarded suffragists with a skeptical eye. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z The man considered this with a skeptical pout. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He raises skeptical eyebrows and starts to say something, but a coughing fit overtakes him until he’s hunched over and thumping his heart with his fist. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He was marked early on by his orphaned state, his displacement, his zealous skeptical mind, his aloneness. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Banner looked at me now; his expression was skeptical. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Glerk moved closer, leaned his head near the baby, and gave her a skeptical expression. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “A few blocks from here?” she asked, her tone skeptical. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z For those already skeptical of the cyclotron, Lawrence’s error reinforced their scorn. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Since I've never seen him do any kind of sport, and I'm skeptical about his bowling, I'm surprised. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Though Maurice told me he was now quite convinced she was correct, I remained skeptical, for her evidence was still out of the reach of Francis and me. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z “But not only are they skeptical to begin with, Number Two and I—and a few of the other assistants—-are the only people who have understood him.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z I hope by now that you are skeptical of this kind of story. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z “You see,” she explained to a very skeptical Glerk as she drew a large chalk circle on the ground, leaving a gap open to pass through. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I do not know why I did that, considering I was skeptical about religion. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The children watched, rapt, but Penelope’s attitude remained skeptical. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z When he gave me the book, Bill said, “Be skeptical about this one. It’s a great book. But try to be a filter, not a sponge.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z When Cox and Cobb seemed to grow skeptical, the Russian man launched into a story that grabbed their attention. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He arrived at the Rad Lab skeptical about electromagnetic separation, having been convinced of the superiority of gaseous diffusion by his technical advisors, who came from a petroleum industry familiar with that technology. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The public had also grown skeptical of the brutality of the Lynds regime. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z His face took on a sour, skeptical expression. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z “I met La Llorona at the river. She warned me about all this, but I was too skeptical to believe her.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He remembered the way she’d looked at him down in the temple’s basements—untrusting, skeptical. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z My mom, looking seriously skeptical and fed up, pushed herself off the couch and started for the kitchen. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Columbia was so skeptical of it that it took Wunderman several years to persuade them to let him try it. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Though we as filmmakers are far from perfect at this, the goal is to always remain skeptical yet humble. Science, if used correctly, has no political affiliation: director Scott Hamilton Kennedy on the new documentary “Food Evolution” 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z But he was skeptical about how much Starbucks cares about the community and how much the store will bolster the local economy. Starbucks announces push to open more stores in lower-income communities 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z He made a skeptical Scully want to believe because he did. ‘The X-Files’ Season 10 Premiere: A Crazier Mulder Than Usual 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Ellis was skeptical, afraid of the melodrama Lohan would bring to the project. Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie 2013-01-13T17:37:08Z We are, furthermore, a nation of increasingly skeptical, outspoken parents, and that’s generally a good thing. No, you haven’t been “wrongly branded,” Jenny McCarthy 2014-04-14T13:57:00Z Mavericks are a perennially appealing subject, furnishing a built-in audience a chance for a collective hero-worship--or, for more skeptical films, giving audiences a chance to tip over their sacred cows. Sundance 2015: Focus turns to mavericks from the not-too-distant past 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z To be fair, the mainstream media has been rather skeptical of Trump’s temperament and abilities, and the Justice Department doesn’t seem willing to accept his protestations of extreme innocence. Perspective | Trump says he’s the victim of a witch hunt. These politicians were treated worse. 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z I got skeptical comments from colleagues — “well, that’s a new look” was a typical refrain. The Mirror: Whiskers on Kittens (or Are They Lions?) 2011-07-27T18:15:10Z “I think black models get more play now, but I’m skeptical,” she said. ‘We Fascinated Them’: Shailah Edmonds on a Golden Era of Black Models 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Scientists are skeptical, at best, about its existence. 'Bigfoot' suit: NH is stomping on civil liberties 2011-03-09T01:46:08Z Many meme account followers, however, were more skeptical. Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z I was always on the skeptical side in terms of Pandora. Special Report: : A Danish Fairy Tale Gone Awry 2011-12-06T14:37:03Z For a brief moment the designs of Raf Simons for Jil Sander captivated the toughest and most skeptical of audiences, the journalists and retailers who attend the European ready-to-wear shows. On the Runway Blog: Simons Set the Bar High at Jil Sander 2012-02-24T16:55:17Z Kushner says, “He was very skeptical, in an enormously pleasant and entertaining and civilized way.” Let Us Now Praise Mike Nichols 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z I felt uncomfortable because I sensed my fellow beloveds knew I was the most skeptical of Joe’s teachings. How I ended up in a pyramid scheme 2013-05-23T00:00:00Z When the news broke on Thursday that Kid Rock — real name Robert James Richie — might run for the Senate in Michigan, members of the media were understandably skeptical. Kid Rock say his senate run is no hoax 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z Stern says she was skeptical through it all — to a point. In ‘My War Criminal,’ the Bad Guy Controls the Conversation 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Her husband, she felt, was also skeptical of the worth of some of her magazine work. For Jenny Allen, She and Her House ‘Were Sort of in This Together’ 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z “I was skeptical in the beginning,” Mr. Mendez, who is based in Los Angeles, said of the process. From Artist’s Hand to Shop’s Counter: The Whitney Teams Up With Tiffany 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z So even if you’re skeptical of Hillary’s politics, the data from the project is still worth a look. Politics Aside, the Data on Women Collected by The Clinton Foundation is Worth a Look 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z The first time Nosrat made Poulet au Vinaigre, at the suggestion of a mentor, she was skeptical: "It hardly seemed appetizing." The most memorable chicken recipes always have vinegar 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z Nick’s entire M.O. this season of The Bachelor has been being skeptical of the process in the beginning but allowing himself to become vulnerable enough to fall in love with Andi on his “journey.” Who's to Blame for The Bachelorette's Slut Shaming? 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z According to Grode, the book’s author was skeptical about the validity of this tale. What’s a Best Book? And What Isn’t? 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z Yet Burger is highly skeptical of eating as an effective control method. Can we really eliminate invasive species by eating them? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z It’s that you should remain skeptical of men who stroke your hair and whisper sweet nothings within the first hours of meeting you. Do I take men too seriously when they tell me beautiful things? 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Diamond and Horovitz acknowledged that they were skeptical about their bandmate’s newfound spirituality, but the Beastie Boys began making albums that managed to balance their trademark wit and sarcasm with a more enlightened social consciousness. Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch dead at 47 2012-05-04T19:35:00Z Two years later, Oprah picked it for her book club, which led to a massive spike in sales — and skeptical attention. Review | James Frey’s ‘Katerina’ is a million little pieces of narcissism and may be the worst novel of the year 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z It is the voice, early on, of a child — observant, skeptical and hardhearted in the way children can be. Books of The Times: ‘We Need New Names,’ by NoViolet Bulawayo 2013-05-15T21:11:04Z But she was skeptical of the milk board's new approach of trying to further the discussion. PMS-themed Calif. milk campaign sparks discussion 2011-07-23T16:16:13Z I think physicians tend to be skeptical, and they want to see the evidence before they try something. This top pediatric allergist swears by meditation and thinks it can fight medical burnout 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z But he sounded skeptical about raising fees that airline passengers pay to fund airport improvements. Trump shows interest in privatizing air traffic control 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z They’ve taken a skeptical and lively interest in the public pressures shaping our private bonds. First Comes Love, Then Comes What Exactly? 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Though the Zurich theater was skeptical, the art circles in which Taeuber-Arp moved understood the marionettes as important sculptures. Puppets, Purses and Paintings, Too: An Overlooked Artist With Range 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z But as Greer and Faith’s relationship takes on a new dimension, the skeptical sneer of the elder meets the righteous judgment of the younger. Meg Wolitzer’s New Novel Takes On the Politics of Women’s Mentorship 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Anyone who is skeptical about the details of popular forms of evolutionary psychology is liable to be charged with thinking so. Evolution and the mind: An author’s response 2012-09-21T22:48:00Z Many are skeptical, including fans who badly miss being surrounded by echoing laughter and stand-ups who are exhausted by performing for screens and who widely prefer telling jokes in the same room as crowds. Is Livestreamed Stand-Up Here to Stay? 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Over his 18 years at the network, executives had repeatedly hailed Wallace’s nonpartisan credentials as a tough, skeptical questioner as proof of Fox’s commitment to news. A year ago, Fox News considered a breakup with Trump. 2021 changed those plans. 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z You should be especially skeptical and careful concerning any people he chooses to bring to your home. Ask Amy: Mother should ‘trust but verify’ son’s sobriety 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Brown is credulous of sources that share her opinions, skeptical of those that don’t. Looking Again at the Chernobyl Disaster 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Certain critics, skeptical by nature, deny that such a thing exists. Popcast: The Songs of the Summer 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Folks on social media, however, seemed very skeptical about the benefits of a “meat patch,” and some even questioned whether or not the whole thing is simply a prank for marketing purposes. Vegetarian food company develops nicotine-like 'meat patch' to help curb cravings 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Again, I remain somewhat skeptical that this is possible, given the tone of contemporary discourse, but what other option do we have? David K. Shipler's 'Freedom of Speech' reflects our fractured times 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Jensen comes from a long line of skeptical, ruminative painters determined to embed the medium in the real world, to make paintings without making too much fuss about them. Art Review: A Textured Palette Without Much Paint 2011-01-27T22:58:12Z Noting the absence of a two-piano score, he likens the piece to an improvisation and counts himself skeptical of attempts to mount it without her. Reviving the Ghostly Sounds of Maryanne Amacher 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z “If a journalist is more skeptical about what the American government is doing and just forwards what an Iranian spokesman tells them, people sense” unfairness, he said. As potential conflict looms, some pundits suggest reporting skeptical of the administration is unpatriotic. It’s not the first time. 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Ms. Collins recalls being skeptical when she first heard about kambo. Can You Poison Your Way to Good Health? 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Boyle said she was skeptical about whether “The Call of the Wild” could pull off that distinct canine-to-human connection with a computer-generated dog. ‘Call of the Wild’ Casts a Digital Star. Is He a Good Dog? 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Several Jewish artists have been making work that explores such decisions with a skeptical eye. When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z They’re both skeptical of the utility of voting, but, even so, are both agitated by voter suppression. Beyond ‘Hamilton,’ for Better and for Worse 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z He recently said that when Simon first approached him, he was skeptical. ‘The Plot Against America’ Imagines the Rise of an Intolerant Demagogue 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z For those who are still skeptical of the concept, maybe words such as “supportive” or “celebratory” would be less threatening. Perspective | Festivals celebrating black films provide cinematic safe space when it’s sorely needed 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z But inwardly he was skeptical about his abilities. Duane Pasco’s book ‘Life as Art’ surveys an unlikely career 2013-08-28T22:24:33Z She told us the icon was marched around the town every Easter, which I don’t doubt, but I was skeptical about the provenance: No signage referred to El Greco. Savoring the mythic Aegean on a small-ship cruise in Greece 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z But there is at least one area where Biden’s climate critics remain skeptical: his approach to reforming the food system. A Sweeping History of What We Eat 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z “If you don’t experience it, and there’s no published research, I think it’s appropriate to be skeptical,” he says. A whisper, then tingles, then 87 million YouTube views: Meet the star of ASMR 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z And that, in turn, may help Romney get a second look from the skeptical Republican base. Mitt Romney's Vaguely Promising Plan for Entitlement Reform 2011-11-05T19:41:51Z He was skeptical that his brand of storytelling could prevent the kinds of catastrophes it predicts. On Track for the Apocalypse, ‘Snowpiercer’ Comes to Television 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z Writing the replacement hit wasn't easy — particularly when even Holvay's family and friends remained skeptical. 'Eastside Heartbeats': New musical inspired by Latino band that opened for the Beatles in '65 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh: Mr. Wolf is skeptical of consulting so closely with all of the families in New York, and instead suggests that a “republican” approach of representative government is the best solution. Sept. 11 Memorial Museum Conversation 2012-06-05T16:40:23Z Rob is skeptical, and like Phil, he doesn't want to sink all the money into one player; they want three or four options. From commentary on money and race, the power of Ben Affleck's "Air" gotta be more than the shoes 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z It’s no surprise that more passengers are skeptical of minimum connection times. Travel Wise | Connecting flight woes? You might be facing a minimum transfer time — here’s how to cope 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z Despite her doctor's hopeless prognosis, the 71-year-old writer dragged herself — and her loyal but skeptical support team — through miserable, aggressive treatments, including a torturous, doomed bone marrow transplant. In 'The Violet Hour,' Katie Roiphe looks at five great writers shuffling off this mortal coil 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z “My native German-speaking research assistant was skeptical about the idea,” Dr. Boroditsky said. What Do Womxn Want? 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z Pound was highly skeptical of what H.D. was doing in the war years, especially her spiritualism. Can you identify? 2012-05-17T00:00:00Z Mr. Kinsley possesses what is probably the most envied journalistic voice of his generation: skeptical, friendly, possessed of an almost Martian intelligence. Review: Michael Kinsley, Bringing Boomers News From the Final Frontier 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z But Yola’s lyrics are far more skeptical; she’s warning that the rich and privileged still have everything rigged in their favor. Weezer’s Rock ’n’ Roll Nostalgia Trip, and 10 More New Songs 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z When I insist that Netflix is not my goal, my questioners seem skeptical. The Unadaptable Me 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z A vital art form requires an engaged — which is to say a skeptical and demanding as well as enthusiastic — audience to ensure its economic viability and encourage its aesthetic development. A. O. Scott’s Top Movies of 2013 2013-12-11T15:00:05Z Rock with a certain edge and a skeptical attitude broke through on commercial radio. Lollapalooza at 20: Highlights, lowlights, revolution and evolution 2011-07-29T05:34:00Z I immediately brought this to the attention of my skeptical husband. Stalking an elusive YouTube star: The adorkable red panda 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z To that end, I try to create an atmosphere in my class of comfortable discourse, a safe environment for skeptical and unconventional interpretations alike. I don’t hate millennials anymore! 2013-05-25T13:00:00Z More skeptical readers and moviegoers detected something patronizing in a liberal white lawyer riding to the rescue of a poor, uneducated black man who was cast in the role of innocent, but passive, victim. In Harper Lee’s Novels, a Loss of Innocence as Children and Again as Adults 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Linda’s skeptical husband once devised his own test to determine whether there truly was an all-knowing spirit hanging around. A lot of Americans believe in ghosts. But what do their ghost stories actually tell us? 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z America was a scared and skeptical place in the mid-1970s, when paranoiac, big-picture pictures like “Taxi Driver,” “Network” and “All the President’s Men” were all the rage. Theater Review: ‘Rocky,’ the Musical, Brings Songs to a Film Story 2014-03-14T02:00:03Z Alongside Anthony, there are appearances from members of her defense team and friends along with skeptical investigators and former acquaintances-turned-foes. The 6 most eye-opening Casey Anthony revelations from docuseries "Where the Truth Lies" 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z It casts a skeptical eye at the gospel of globalization that’s preached by Jane’s team, but its outrage is more directed at cynicism than at any specific system. Review: In ‘Our Brand Is Crisis,’ the War Room Goes to Bolivia 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z However, Henry – who uses both – is skeptical of the idea that the two apps are comparable. Why isn't there a Grindr for straight people? 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z "I'm skeptical about whether their ratings are sustainable," said Brad Adgate, who heads research for the advertising firm Horizon Media. Can NBC keep up its ratings swagger without NFL, "The Voice"? 2012-11-16T12:02:15Z But Kristen Murphy says that, in her expertise, some fans have already made up their minds about Amazon: “Certainly some people are always going to be skeptical no matter what they do.” Amazon Steps Into the Cloistered World of Super-Fandom 2013-06-27T17:12:21Z He is skeptical that easing intellectual property law would significantly spur economic efficiency, but he does say it would foster creativity and community. Innovation Far Removed From the Lab 2011-02-10T00:12:30Z The company is skeptical of the approaches of rival companies, which Ozoma said was in some ways making it harder for Pinterest to keep misinformation off its own site. Pinterest makes aggressive new move in fight against vaccine misinformation 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z It sounds like you’re saying that Stewart was at his most important when the mainstream press and media – newspaper, television news, et cetera – was not sufficiently aggressive or skeptical on the Iraq invasion. Jon Stewart fought the good fight during the Bush era: “You had the mainstream media … reduced to taking seriously the garbage that was coming out of the right” 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z If you are considering buying new equipment, be skeptical about claims of cost savings from a more energy-efficient system. How to find a reliable and affordable HVAC company 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z I was skeptical of such claims, but I couldn’t say no to something that would supposedly provide the relief of a cigarette without any of the risk. Nobody likes a quitter 2012-12-30T01:00:00Z The party is known for its conservative views on cultural and social issues, as well as its skeptical view of the European Union. Holocaust play causes friction between Santa Monica's City Garage and local Polish officials 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Cyma Zarghami, the Nickelodeon president, was initially skeptical about the idea. With a Singing SpongeBob, Nickelodeon Aims for a Broadway Splash 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z “I’m skeptical of the claim that novels change the world. I really don’t believe that,” he said. Damon Galgut Wins Booker Prize for ‘The Promise’ 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z “It’s important we understand the philosophy of each school,” Amy tells Ben, who is skeptical of the whole process. Review: ‘Cut Throat,’ Mocking, Yet Embracing, the Clichés 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z But many travelers are skeptical, particularly those who learned the hard way that big savings might require tradeoffs like a flight at the crack of dawn, a dingy hotel or multiple flight connections. Practical Traveler: When a Vacation Package Can Save You Money (and When It Can?t) 2011-02-23T15:33:50Z The music industry was skeptical, but in the successive weeks “Pablo” became a hit, at least on Tidal. Kanye West's 'Life of Pablo' Is No. 1 on Billboard Chart After a Wild Ride 1468-03-31T05:00:00Z Instead, he tries to build tension with the skeptical or hostile interrogation of the parents by two cops: Dawson and the egregiously overacting Scott Speedman. Sex and Death at Cannes 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z If customers are skeptical of a restaurant’s claim to be organic, they should submit a complaint through the department’s website, she said. When the Menu Says ‘Organic,’ but Not All the Food Is 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z And while I, too, am moved by the transformative potential of this marriage, I am also skeptical. How Meghan Markle Makes Me Feel About Race and the Crown 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z But it’s hard to remain skeptical when faced with a giggling baby. Pink Quietly Became Pop Royalty. Here’s How She Made It Last. 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z “Our parents were skeptical at first. We weren’t sure they understood this would be instead of our wedding or really, the wedding itself.” The Pay-It-Forward Wedding: When ‘I Do’ Becomes ‘I Do More’ 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z Actually, skeptical investigators have attempted to debunk the case of Maria. 10,000 germ species per human 2012-06-13T17:20:00Z We were skeptical for the first few blocks, which were filled with bulldozers, but we soon saw things differently. The Yards on steady path as emerging site for locals and visiting guests alike 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z It was left-wingers who once accused me of conspiracy — and made me skeptical of all varieties. Running the Park Slope Food Coop newsletter taught me not to believe in conspiracy theories 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z I often get discouraged reading reviews online — it’s time consuming, and I’m skeptical of the reviewers. Hipcamp, Tentrr and the Dyrt: Trying out camping’s newest start-ups 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z “With that said, let me follow with the comment that I am very skeptical about the entire story,” Clausen wrote in an e-mail…. How Chris McCandless Died: An Update 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z “I was really skeptical of the show as an activist, queer woman and woman of color,” she said. There Is a Vagina Museum in London 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z The skeptical porcupine takes more convincing, but eventually makes friends — hugs included. New kids' books: 12 days of a Washington Christmas and fairy tales for teens 2011-12-09T20:04:05Z Mac’s parents were skeptical, but they contacted Eastern Market, which hosts a weekend food and arts market in Washington’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, and reserved a spot for Mac. With colored pencils and lots of confidence, second-grader raises money for charity Moss is sharply skeptical about historical re-enactment, especially the kind romanticized by men who seek lost “gender hierarchies.” Characters Who Crave a Return to the Past, Human Sacrifice and All 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z GQ was also skeptical, calling it “the eye-roll-inducing style move equivalent to your father showing up to dinner on a skateboard.” Paul Ryan’s Beard Triggers a Style Debate 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Though she is skeptical of supernatural phenomena, the datura slowly undermines that skepticism; each day seems to bring one serendipitous event after another, not to mention mild hallucinations. Cracking the Codes of Leena Krohn 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z However, she often raises a skeptical eyebrow when reading the criticisms. The life of a hotel reviewer: Hang out in lobbies and bars, sleep in king-size beds 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z The artist, who teaches at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is both inspired by and skeptical of Dada and surrealism. Review | In the galleries: A satire on images of women and the objects they advertise 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z But even for those skeptical of Watson’s tactics, he is engaging when describing his environmental concerns, such as how short-term sales create an incentive for fish sellers to push certain species to extinction. ‘Watson’ Review: Environmentalism on the High Seas 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z In “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas,” a skeptical apostle cowers after Christ reveals his wounds. Art Review: ?Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus? in Philadelphia - Review 2011-08-26T04:00:08Z Had I not seen this ritual play out in person, I can assure you I would have been skeptical. The Shaman of Instagram 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z “If we don’t have documented provenance of a work, we are immediately very skeptical,” he said. Federal Inquiry Into Possible Forging of Modernist Art 2011-12-03T03:33:26Z Social media users are going nuts for doughnuts in cereal form, recently made famous by two Miami-based food bloggers – though some commenters are skeptical of how the DIY recipe would actually taste. What is 'donut cereal,' the latest Instagram recipe craze? 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z If you're skeptical about a brand, you might want to call or email them before you buy and ask a few questions about the product to see how they respond. 6 ways to sniff out an online shopping scam 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z As it happened, the “Catch Me” creative team was skeptical about Mr. Tveit’s range. He?s Not an Impostor; He Plays One Onstage 2011-03-20T02:26:58Z “He’ll be around for a while,” Mr. Douglas said, sounding skeptical. Scene City: A Filmmaker Relishes His Next Act(s) 2014-04-16T21:06:04Z Parental guilt started sinking in after I persuaded a skeptical ticket taker at Carolines on Broadway to let a child see a headliner one Friday this month. A 7-Year-Old Walks Into a Stand-Up Club ... 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z The Times’ own public editor, Margaret Sullivan, remains skeptical of Thompson’s role in the scandal and how that will affect the Times’ coverage of it. Can the incoming New York Times CEO keep his job? 2012-10-26T17:26:00Z I am skeptical about certain parts,” Krafft said in a phone interview the other day. Seattle artist finds personal opinion, art an uncomfortable mix 2013-03-23T22:33:44Z “I’m very skeptical of books. I don’t want to say no book is ever worth reading, but I actually do believe something pretty close to that.” Effective Altruism Warned of Risks. Did It Also Incentivize Them? 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Though his words certainly resonate today, it’s for reasons both sincere and skeptical. MoMA’s Take on Digital Design 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z When Pryor joked about police brutality in the mid-1970s, he was speaking to a white audience that he assumed would be skeptical. How Richard Pryor Changed the Way Comedy Sees Police Brutality 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z At one point in her career, Ms. Gadsden said she was skeptical about women-themed exhibitions because she feared that they tokenized female artists. Female Artists Made Little Progress in Museums Since 2008, Survey Finds 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z What was your pitch to the actors who were skeptical? Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal on the Future of ‘Spider-Man’ and the M.C.U. 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z As the predictions got better, I remained skeptical. Oscars Show Growing Gap Between Moviegoers and Academy 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z But trade analysts are skeptical about the ageing Dutt's ability to best competition at the box office. Producers pin hopes on jailed Bollywood actor Dutt's new film 2013-05-31T12:32:28Z Martin dies in the manner ordained, but Dr. Fell, a friend of the family, is skeptical about family curses and takes charge of the investigation. Classic Crime Novels That Still Thrill Today 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The first time I heard about “Black-ish,” ABC’s new sitcom about an affluent black family in Los Angeles, I was skeptical about its premise. Heady Stakes for ‘Black-ish’ on ABC 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Mr. VanWyngarden’s lyrics turned gloomier and were particularly skeptical about success and materialism. Music Review: MGMT Performs at Barclays Center 2013-12-15T22:24:44Z Gracefully avoiding the handshake of a female teacher, casting a skeptical eye on Londoners of every description, Raza is always good company. Review: ‘Informer’ Finds a Fresh Take on the Terrorism Thriller 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z We've spent billions of dollars in a world where people are increasingly skeptical about stimulus spending. The New Homebuyer Tax Credit Won't Die --Should It? 2010-07-01T22:54:00Z Frank Ocean Frank Ocean is that rare artist whom polar opposites — skeptical tastemakers in it for the art and music-industry insiders obsessed with chart position — can agree on. Frank Ocean atop new R&B wave at Grammys 2013-02-07T23:11:00Z Many conservatives are skeptical of the newspaper, which they routinely accuse of promoting a liberal agenda. Ted Cruz wants to see his book on bestseller lists, denies bulk-buy allegations 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z I’m trying to raise my daughters to be skeptical and questioning, to figure out for themselves what they believe and to be accepting of those whose beliefs are different. No matter what, I’m still Catholic 2013-02-12T20:40:00Z He is skeptical of those who might regard human life as a step on an evolutionary ladder between the apes and a futuristic race of star children. Review: In Don DeLillo’s ‘Zero K,’ Daring to Outwit Death 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z You might find yourself skeptical, though, despite the undeniable veracity of some of the show’s depictions of high school angst. Review: ‘13 Reasons Why’ She Killed Herself, Drawn Out on Netflix 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z Susan Miller, an astrologer in New York who has written horoscopes for decades, was more skeptical. Written in the Stars? More Like Written by A.I. 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Men tend to be skeptical of so-called beauty products, and want visible proof that something works, she said. Skin Deep: Men Seek to Reduce Oily Skin 2010-07-21T15:47:00Z “In the beginning people were skeptical: ‘Why are you bringing this into the synagogue?’ Light the candles, strike a pose for Hanukkah yoga 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z He admits he was skeptical about the sequel—until he arrived on set. ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel, Years Later, Attempts to Recapture the Magic 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z It's so remarkable that only a dupe wouldn't be skeptical. Apple Music may be overselling its usefulness 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z Even as Hudner attempts to understand and defend him, Brown remains somewhat skeptical and guarded to the end. A Cast and Crew’s Commitment to Making ‘Devotion’ 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z He defied the warnings of his mom and skeptical friends who balked at the notion of a culinary career as financially viable, and enrolled in New York's Monroe College. How Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman serves up space for queer chefs of color 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Some were a bit skeptical about the videos, forcing Edl to claim on in his caption that he did not freeze the burger and insisting that was how it was served to him. McDonald’s customer stuns social media users with videos of ‘Sausage McRock’ breakfast sandwich 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z He was skeptical; I think, he said, they have to first hit rock bottom. For the healthy, safe and secure, the coronavirus shutdown is also an opportunity to let go 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z Another doctor drama making the cut is "Heartbreaker," which stars Melissa George as a famous and trailblazing heart-transplant surgeon struggling to overcome skeptical colleagues and forge her own way. NBC picks up dramas 'Heartbreaker,' 'Chicago Med,' 'Blindspot' 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z After three weeks, Mr. Liederman cut the meat into steaks, seared them and served them side by side, unlabeled, to a group of eight skeptical food lovers. Matzo Fried Chicken Served to Go 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z She soon sees possible connections to a different unsolved case, though others are skeptical. Television Review: Gillian Anderson in ‘The Fall,’ on Netflix From BBC2 2013-06-10T21:44:49Z And as Cinque Henderson wrote earlier this year, Whitney Houston’s triumphantly virtuosic 1991 rendition of the “Banner” may have helped reclaim the song for black Americans otherwise skeptical of Key’s militaristic words. Colin Kaepernick and the Radical Uses of “The Star-Spangled Banner” 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Time magazine named it one of the top 10 plays of 2009, but the critical response generally was skeptical of the play's merits. After 'A Steady Rain,' instant success for Keith Huff 2011-05-27T18:57:00Z The skeptical and the secular also need stories of martyrdom and rousing acts of cinematic preaching. | 'Agora': Rachel Weisz in a Tale of Ancient Egypt 2010-05-27T22:24:00Z Zhang added that her family, which had previously been skeptical of her acting ambitions, had become supportive when the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Parisian Love Stories for the Age of Talk Less, Message More 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Alabama Now you see why I was skeptical of peanut allergies. Social Q’s: A Plan for Making Friends on Facebook 2012-07-09T13:28:45Z And if you are skeptical of Ortega, you may read his work belongings and alert the rebel cause if anything seems suspicious. 'Sunset': An engaging game about war's toll on a housekeeper 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Still, Steven Tavlin, a private investigator who runs the Holmes Detective Bureau in New York, is skeptical about just how much social media sites can yield. Field Notes: Divorce Lawyers? New Friend: Social Networks 2011-05-13T15:19:51Z Ms. Schlenzka, who is from Berlin and moved to New York in 2002, said she hoped to reach people who might be “scared or skeptical” of performance and to attract a more culturally diverse crowd. Unveiling Performance Space New York 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Viagra is called upon to make it all possible, though Moe is skeptical. | 'Viagara Falls': Bernie Kopell and Lou Cutell at Little Shubert Theater 2010-07-26T20:10:00Z There’s reason to be skeptical: “Most hotels seek not to offend any potential customers,” says Sean Hennessey, assistant professor at New York University’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. Inside Washington’s new anti-Trump hotel 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z These, Marvel was eager to reassure a skeptical public, were heroes just like you — well, except for that golden-tressed Thunder God. Why Thor is Marvel’s Most Important Superhero 2013-11-11T20:09:57Z He acknowledged that guests might be skeptical about his qualifications to be the host of such an event, and then he revealed that he had been a child model. On the Runway: Fashion Designers Honor Lady Gaga, Who Returns the Favor 2011-06-07T04:13:08Z As it happens, Teresa’s hunger for culture war, and the skeptical reaction from some other characters, echoes a recent ideological clash among real-life conservatives. A Play ‘Meant to Trouble’ From a Writer Raised in Conservatism 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Its mood is skeptical, defensive, pragmatic, and it is rooted in sometimes inexplicable love of country, or tradition. Andrew Sullivan on the War Within Conservatism and Why It Matters to All of Us 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z She is clearly the most skeptical friend, the smartest, the most observant. New & Noteworthy, From Food Policy to Communicating With the Dead 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z We tend to look askance at those who claim to be practitioners, skeptical that their work could be any good. The Education Issue: Stephen Burt, Poetry’s Cross-Dressing Kingmaker 2012-09-16T00:17:27Z I’m optimistic because he is a clearly very talented writer and producer, but a little bit skeptical about some of the rumoured details I’ve read, such as vampires!? 'A stellar choice': your thoughts on Jodie Whittaker's casting in Doctor Who 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z “It really is amazing how much stuff you find in the walls of a house like this,” Feder, who tends to listen with a still, skeptical expression, said. Witch Houses of the Hudson Valley 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z As the years wore on, I just grew more skeptical myself. Arts & Leisure: Sonic Youth Film ?1991: The Year Punk Broke? on DVD 2011-09-25T03:30:07Z Reports differ on whether Barnum “bought” or “rented” her, but on tour he appeased skeptical abolitionists with a lie, claiming all proceeds from the spectacle would be used to buy her great-grandchildren’s freedom. A Huckster for the Ages 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z So if you’re skeptical, stick it out at least that long. Dead Tree Alert: The Slings and Eros of ‘Masters of Sex’ 2013-09-26T16:25:21Z When Mr. Roe received an email from Mr. Chin saying he would be traveling there, he was skeptical. Guns. Money. Iraq. And Then a Screenplay for ‘War Dogs.’ 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z A critic, meanwhile, was skeptical of the sodium serving; rice is a popular base for Chipotle’s bowls and burritos. Chipotle reveals recipe for white rice in viral video: 'It's actually pretty easy' 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z But he needs to apply that same skeptical eye to the Obama plan, or lack thereof. How Romney Can Reduce Spending While Repealing Obama's Cuts to Medicare 2012-08-15T06:07:56Z She is skeptical about how soon structural changes will be made to the industry. Rachel Weisz Has a Big Surprise 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z He raised a skeptical eyebrow and told me that I was in luck, because the exterminator was scheduled to visit the following week. If a Rat Falls Into Your Bed, Call Your Lover’s Boyfriend 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z But on Saturday fans praised Cornelius' vision in creating, hosting and selling "Soul Train" to television stations that were originally skeptical about programming aimed at blacks. Cornelius remembered in NYC as inspiring, generous 2012-02-04T21:56:15Z But there is ample reason to be skeptical. Skin Deep: Turning to Electrical Currents to Zap Flabby Muscles 2012-07-11T19:03:13Z But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of reasons to be skeptical. 5 things for Apple (and you) to keep in mind as Apple Music is launched 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Lee Tien, a senior staff lawyer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit focused on online rights, is among those who are skeptical about digitally monitoring children. The Spy Who Loved Me: The Slippery Slope of Digital Surveillance 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Still, when he learned exactly what the Armory meant by “socially distanced,” he was skeptical: “‘This is going to kill the theatrical experience,’ I thought.” Running Live Dance Drills at the Armory 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z She was skeptical of the Red Lobster connection, especially because she had never been to one. From Red Lobster to Running Some of New York’s Marquee Restaurants 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Errol Morris's Tabloid takes a fond but skeptical view of Joyce McKinnon, a former Miss Wyoming who in 1977 tracked her Mormon ex-boyfriend to London and kidnapped him for three days of mad love. The Undefeated: Her Holiness Sarah Palin 2011-07-15T08:55:00Z “We were a little bit skeptical at the beginning because it also seems like a very Instagram-y type of show,” Ongil said. A Human-Size Spider Web Is Getting a Boost From TikTok 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Abo Bakr is skeptical about the June 30 demonstrations which toppled the Islamist president, seeing them as a settling of old scores between remnants of Mubarak's government and Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood. In an uncertain Egypt, street artists rein in their outrage 2013-07-23T22:06:31Z First comes the harmonium, soothing and steady, interrupted eventually by a stoic guitar, a skeptical rejoinder. New Music: New Albums Include ‘A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’ 2012-08-13T22:29:39Z That was another thing I was skeptical of, but she really wanted to try it. ‘I Was Skeptical.’ How Sondheim Agreed to Change ‘Company.’ 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Without directly mentioning the president, she said last month, “I am well aware that people are skeptical of me talking about this topic.” Melania Trump plans to bring attention to the problems children face 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z “I’m skeptical about the potential for horrible consequences, consistently realized,” he said. Man of Steel?s Industrial Web, Mirroring Nature 2010-10-15T16:58:00Z Gaines, who is African American, is skeptical about the existence of more than “a minority of people who would complain” about Guston’s paintings. Perspective | The Philip Guston controversy is turning artists against the National Gallery 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has testified previously that she would be surprised if there were other examples, but senators have been skeptical. Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry 2012-05-23T14:47:00Z Even though I am skeptical about our nineteen-month-old volunteering for mop duty, I am optimistic. Motherlode Blog: Toddlers, Ants and Crumbs: Calling the Bug Lady 2013-08-14T19:45:17Z It’s our sense of the word “culture” that has grown darker, sharper, more skeptical. The Meaning of “Culture” 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Strict constructionists like Koppelman, Edwards and I may scoff at some incomplete band reunions, but for less skeptical fans, including apparently many people who adore Foreigner, there’s a simpler, ontological litmus test. Reunion Tour! The Band Is Back! Wait, Who Are These Guys? 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z I was skeptical that Brand could carry this off, and I'm a fool for doubting. Post-credits scene: Get Him to the Greek 2010-06-28T16:17:00Z When The Riddler was announced as the main villain in Matt Reeves' "The Batman," there were Bat fans who were skeptical. Rating the Batman’s Riddler: Did Paul Dano surpass what’s been done? 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z I may still, having read this, but based on the commercials I’m skeptical. Podcasts Get the Hollywood Treatment, Complete With Zach Braff 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Friends were skeptical; Twitter followers sent me the 140-character equivalent of raised eyebrows. Frugal Traveler Blog: Litchfield County, Easy on the Wallet 2011-10-04T17:28:19Z My two favorite stories in “Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned” are both by the urbane and skeptical Anatole France. ‘Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned’: a perfect book, perhaps, for the moment 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z The more skeptical of the Sudanese talk of poisoned water, being cheated out of their land and the barriers to communication. Review: ‘We Come as Friends’ Explores Potential Exploitation of South Sudan 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z “It is possible to respect individuals, to protect them from intolerance, while being skeptical about their ideas, even criticising them ferociously.” Why “The Satanic Verses” remains so controversial 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z A political leftist and an aesthetic snob, Macdonald surveyed the abundance of postwar America with a skeptical eye. A Resurgence in Inequality and Its Effects on Culture 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z And yes, it works, so much so that this longtime "Jane Eyre" fan — though initially skeptical — couldn't put it down. 'Gemma Hardy': a Scotland-set homage to 'Jane Eyre' 2012-02-01T19:22:06Z I was skeptical," he said, adding: "I'm not big on labels, I'm not big on reputations dictating how I treat people or how I think about people. Epstein: Zambrano couldn't regain the trust 2012-01-05T21:25:00Z Much like the fanfare – and fallout – surrounding the opening of the first Italian Starbucks in 2018, some Twitter users are quite skeptical of the pizza chain’s plan. Twitter users question Domino's reported 880-location expansion in Italy: 'This is the home of real pizza!' 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Yet others were skeptical that Martins would be removed after the investigation. Turmoil continues even after New York City Ballet chief hands in resignation 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z I’m skeptical of marriage as the only proxy for commitment, though. Should I Break Up With My Boyfriend? 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z “Sure, people will be skeptical, but many clothing items are made from animal protein, such as silk or leather.” he says. Scientists Develop A Wool-Like Yarn From an Unexpected Source 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z In “Talking to Strangers,” there are glimpses of this mildly chastened Gladwell, more skeptical of theory’s explanatory powers and struggling to break free. Who’s Lying to Us and Who’s Telling the Truth? Malcolm Gladwell Has Some Ideas 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Adults may be skeptical, but small children, leading lives of continual discovery, seem primed to be dazzled. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 14-20 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Q: Are people skeptical of this new direction? ‘The X-Files’ star David Duchnovny has a new gig: touring musician 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z More than that, however, I'm highly skeptical of anything that cuts the fat out of an otherwise-decent food such as cake. 3-ingredient chocolate cupcakes inspired by a classic cocktail 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Standing outside one of the 120 sq ft sheds on a recent morning, Sara Bedford, the city’s director of human services, said she was initially skeptical about the idea of housing people in these structures. California is moving homeless people into sheds – but is it right? 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z I told her, 'I'm skeptical about all this,' when she told me she was going to sit in a chair and do nothing. Artist Abramovic attracts new stares in film 2012-06-14T17:44:41Z Game of Thrones may now be a national phenomenon, but at least one fan of the award-winning HBO series was initially skeptical. Amanda Peet Thought 'Game of Thrones' Was a 'Terrible' Idea 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z I'm skeptical, but hoping for the best -- on a local and national level. 20 years ago, Matthew Shepard was murdered: A letter from Laramie, 1998 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Those who study word histories are skeptical of stories like this, since most are invented after the fact. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z If nothing else, my hope is that journalists and critics who report on these developments will cast a more skeptical eye on them and alter their framing. How AI is hijacking art history 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z But he’s also skeptical of proposals for one secular binational state. No Light at the End of This Tunnel 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z Unlike the cranky Fort, he maintained a respect for science and its skeptical approach. He saw the scientific promise in the paranormal, but now his legacy could be lost 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Stone, who takes credit for persuading Jones to support Trump, envisions the Web impresario as a potent force during the new administration, a bridge between the presidency and a restless, skeptical slice of the population. How Alex Jones, conspiracy theorist extraordinaire, got Donald Trump’s ear 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z He had accidentally proved to Mr. Leon, who was skeptical, that he really was nerdy. Two Self-Described Nerds Walk Into a Club … 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z As a result, I think it’s more important than ever that we journalists continue striving to win over those who are skeptical, conflicted or simply apathetic. Polls show Americans distrust the media. But talk to them, and it’s a very different story. 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z It's come with pushback — not just from some customers but from waitstaff reluctant to embrace change or loath to face confrontation with skeptical consumers. "Equity within the whole restaurant": The problem with the tipped wage 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Many of the participants were skeptical of the plan to convene and record immediately, said Neil Balm, a trumpeter in the orchestra and a contractor for it. All-Star Orchestra Records Series for WNET 2012-08-31T21:48:03Z “Not to defend blatant misogyny, but I would be skeptical if a girl or guy works at the agency of literally ever kid's dream,” one user said. NASA scientist blasts Hinge match who joked she was probably 'the receptionist' 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Knowing all of this, I knew it would be easy to be skeptical about the motives of “Amparo.” For Havana Club rum, the play's the thing: "Amparo," a Cuban tale of exile, loss and reclamation 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z The man with the book seems skeptical of learning, the boy fiddling with the cage wonders about the meaning of freedom. ‘Valentin de Boulogne,’ Bright Star in Caravaggio’s Orbit 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Gary fails in his quest, leaving us with a skeptical view of the power of comedy to make political change, one that marks much of the scene today. These Stand-Ups Are in an Escapist Mood, Much Like Their Audience 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z But he ran into a barrage of skeptical questions, including from some of the court’s liberals. Justices seem OK with immigration checks 2012-04-25T16:13:00Z In the process, she avoids interrogating her empathic impulse, even as her skeptical setup feints in that direction. Leslie Jamison and the Anxiety of Authorship 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Young readers will readily identify with Turtle's skeptical yet perceptive personality and long for her to achieve the kind of family happiness found in her favorite comic strip, "Little Orphan Annie." Kids' books: Newbery Honors are no mere also-rans 2011-02-05T03:04:49Z It’s part of the “beautiful princess plucked from obscurity” thing, an old-fashioned fantasy that manages to co-exist and survive even in a society that’s increasingly skeptical of all things pink and princess-y. Why Benedict Cumberbatch's Engagement Is All About Us 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Container’s set was direct, overdriven, nonmelodic — a skeptical kind of dance music without a clear result, techno as an impulse but not a form. Tinnitus Concerts Big on Volume 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z He was not immune from his own skeptical regard. Satirist Stan Freberg, ad man and comic, dies at 88 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z To begin with, their friends and families were skeptical, expecting them to return penniless after a year. They became millionaires and retired at 31. They think you can do the same 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z This year, he brought his girlfriend, who was holding a sign but looked skeptical about the proceedings. At Cannes Film Festival, will write a pun for tickets 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z When it didn’t offer a receipt or a written assurance, you were correct to be skeptical. Hey American Airlines, where’s the refund for my fare difference? 2017-06-26T04:00:00Z Other observers were more skeptical, suggesting that the formula was wearing a little thin the second time around. With $170.4 Million Sale at Auction, Modigliani Work Joins Rarefied Nine-Figure Club 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z “I was skeptical of the blue when I was applying it,” he said of the cerulean walls, “but now that I’ve seen it, I think it makes the portraits a little bit more intimate.” Artists Revisit Their Bronx Walls of Fame 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “Initially we were a little bit skeptical, but the online data was proof,” said Christopher Lischewski, Bumble Bee’s chief executive. Scene Stealers: Richard Simmons, Internet Star? 2013-08-23T20:49:01Z One of the prime movers in that evolution is skeptical about the current boomlet. At AFI Docs, audiences seem younger than ever. Is it a trend? 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z I didn’t see this “Doll’s House” when it opened in London in 2012, and I was skeptical of the ecstatic claims that were made for it. Theater Review: ‘A Doll’s House,’ With Hattie Morahan’s Frantic Nora 2014-02-28T03:00:01Z This figure is a dreamy quietist of peaceable disposition, who savors apolitical friendship, nurses a skeptical outlook, and looks to an anti-theoretical politics of homey tradition and humane, but chastened, sentiment to guide him. The Book That Predicted Trump 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z The reclusive, sometimes irascible Moore hasn't weighed in on the planned television series yet, but he's traditionally been skeptical of Hollywood adaptations. Alan Moore's 'From Hell' heading to the small screen 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z “I’m sure this movie will bash the right and not touch the liberal left,” reads one skeptical comment that was posted this month on the generally apolitical imdb.com. ‘The Campaign,’ a Bipartisan Film Comedy 2012-05-30T22:33:06Z Mr. Ocasek’s lyrics often hold a certain skeptical pessimism about the romantic clichés on their surface. Music Review: Back to New Wave, Older and Somewhat Wiser 2011-05-26T22:08:09Z As the solitary, skeptical Ruth tutors and encourages the young aspirant, their relationship evolves from one of mentor-acolyte to something closer to equals, even rivals. Two-Character Plays Are Highlights of Theater Season 2010-05-08T02:40:00Z Part of that comes because of Montana's rich history of being very skeptical of corporate money and politics. Who’s buying our elections? Inside the shadowy world of “Dark Money” 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein, who directs the Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is skeptical about the potential of nontraditional organizing. Will “alt-labor” replace unions? 2013-01-29T20:45:00Z While many pundits, politicians, and members of the electorate are encouraging people to give Trump a chance, Oliver is skeptical. John Oliver Can't Believe Donald Trump Is President 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z He’d been skeptical of Fitzgerald’s hiring and wasn’t sure whether she would be mostly a figurehead, or a spokeswoman, or what, exactly. She had a Washington job on TV. Then this ‘West Wing’ actor got one in real life. 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z We are skeptical of generalizations, but this one seems to be true. Making new friends up north in the Canadian Maritimes 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z But the probing often isn’t equally skeptical or vigorous, said Tim Graham, director of media analysis for the Media Research Center, a conservative watchdog organization. As potential conflict looms, some pundits suggest reporting skeptical of the administration is unpatriotic. It’s not the first time. 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Marlowe, the Colgate professor, said she too is skeptical that all museums are serious about scrutinizing their collections. For U.S. Museums With Looted Art, the Indiana Jones Era Is Over 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Lythgoe, a former dancer and choreographer, says he was initially skeptical when "Idol" creator Simon Fuller suggested he use his background to create "So You Think You Can Dance?" in 2005. Int'l Emmys to honor 'Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe 2011-11-20T22:46:04Z Advertisement Advertisement Even some readers who are skeptical of “Dark Knight III” say that a current environment of redundant and unadventurous Batmen could be just the right moment to do something subversive with the character. ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’ Comic Book Prompts Reflection and a Look Ahead 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z “Part I” broaches the notion of privilege, as Julie faces teachers skeptical of her initial proposal to make a film about a struggling port city. A Filmmaking Life Gets a Sequel 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Its view of nature is as sophisticated as its understanding of cinema, and its dominant spirit is one of unresolved, skeptical exploration. Film: All Creatures Great and Lizardy, and Humans, Too 2011-03-18T21:35:47Z Then why is he skeptical about putting armed security in our schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their school?” The NRA takes a shot at Obama 2013-01-16T16:24:00Z The dance was beautiful, but after Carrie Ann announced last week that Kellie dances beautifully, but doesn’t totally connect with the dance or the audience, the other judges seem skeptical, too. Dancing with the Stars Watch: It’s Threesome Night! 2013-05-07T09:45:25Z David Chase, the CEO of patient portal start-up Avado, is skeptical of what he sees is a half-hearted foray by pharma into health technology. Drug Companies Are Testing Health Technology 2012-05-15T13:02:48Z Pierre de Hail, the president of Janus Group Mexico, a risk management company in Monterrey, is skeptical that security has improved. Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know. 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z In the late 1930s, Brinkley sued a critic skeptical of his claims for libel. 21 of the wildest cons in history 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z It's very close to his story, his journey of being skeptical thinking that she that Philippa was obsessive to the point of believing she was having some sort of breakdown. Steve Coogan on finding "The Lost King": "It's not a journalistic piece. It's a point of view" 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Nick is skeptical, but when he tries it, he discovers that it is the “Inception” of mindfulness apps. Read It and Scream 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z The luxuries she name-checked from a skeptical distance in “Royals” are easily available to her now. Lorde Learns She Can’t Party Away Her Melancholy on ‘Melodrama’ 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z The subject of a difficult director comes up, and Wahlberg sounds a skeptical note. Mark Wahlberg is a chance-taker; one of his biggest is 'The Gambler' 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z While new boarding groups and biometric identification may sound like promising solutions to lessen the hassles of boarding, some experts are skeptical. Airline boarding is a mess. Can these changes fix it? 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z When Ms. Ford originally contacted people and told them what she does, she said, they were skeptical about what they called a “hippie” ritual. Sound Baths Move From Metaphysical to Mainstream 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z “I went into it kind of skeptical; I thought it was just some guy tearing up the desert,” he said. At Basin and Range National Monument, Landscapes, Art and Aliens 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z To which a skeptical reader, having finished Sweig’s book, might ask, “Oh, really?” Beneath Her Decorous Demeanor, ‘Lady Bird Johnson’ Was a Political Force 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z She writes: “He felt the bar for skeptical Trump coverage should be higher.” Did Trump get a debate question in advance? Megyn Kelly says no, but questions linger. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Bob Lefsetz, author of The LefsetzLetter music blog, was skeptical at first but canceled his dinner plans one night to see Dawes after he heard their song "A Little Bit of Everything" on the radio. Music Match: If You Like Jackson Browne, Try Dawes 2012-11-20T17:00:00Z Collectively, they distill an era’s distinctive mix of earned paranoia and skeptical utopianism. Pop Art International: Far Beyond Warhol and Lichtenstein 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Crucially, however, this book succeeds at its main mission, which is persuading often skeptical American audiences that acting — just like writing, directing or composing — is an art, not just a set of technical skills. Salon's favorite books of 2022 — fiction and nonfiction 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z While these barriers fell, juries are still often skeptical, and countless systemic obstacles remain, Professor Schneider said, including the widespread practice of strict secrecy as the price of settlements. In Cosby Trial, Treatment of Women by Powerful Men Has Its Day in Court 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z I was skeptical when trying it, but it was surprisingly good. A new crop of innovative bean-based foods is coming to your grocery store 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z But other Potter fans are skeptical, arguing that a story that didn’t spring from Ms. Rowling’s imagination just isn’t the same. ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Goes From Stage to Page on Saturday at the Witching Hour 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z On the other hand, he seems skeptical that many of the changes since the 1700s constitute progress. 'Sleepy Hollow' Recap: And the Father Has Eight Legs 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z Rachel’s family applauds this dose of reality, but Rachel looks skeptical. 'The Bachelorette' Recap: Rachel Heads to the Fantasy Suites 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z She played recordings of her new compositions for her father, who remained skeptical. A Composer Puts Her Life in Music, Beyond Labels 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Were people skeptical when you were looking for financing? First Build an Island, Then Make a Film 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z A skeptical critic might see humorous art as escapist. ‘Puddle, pothole, portal’ at SculptureCenter in Queens 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z “I don’t believe you can tell me one word of it,” the skeptical man replied. Blood vows: Joseph Smith, Mormonism and the invention of American polygamy 2014-04-20T17:00:00Z She’s known them for years, she tells her skeptical evangelical cohorts; these girls are good people. Spring Breakers: James Franco as the Wizard of Odd 2013-03-14T14:32:19Z Some preservationists are skeptical of the government’s claims about the risks of retaining Y-Block. Picasso Murals Caught Up in Terrorist Attack’s Bitter Legacy 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z I was similarly skeptical opening “The Very Nice Box,” a workplace satire that hinges, in part, on a millennial seeking e-counseling by app. An Office Novel That Dares to Think Outside the Cubicle 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z My father is a university professor, a scientist skeptical of what he calls my “humanist love of place.” ‘The Island Always Brings You Back’: Finding a Caribbean Home 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z This is a wise and pragmatic bit of advice, even if it slightly sidesteps the importance of doubt, the skeptical, questioning mental bent instilled by reading as widely as possible. Review | What ‘Henry Huggins’ and ‘Lolita’ can teach us about extremism — and civil discourse 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z First, women could be as skeptical of Williams’s acting as men. Bathing Beauty: The Wet and Wild Life of Esther Williams 2013-06-13T15:28:43Z Nearly 50 years ago, her meticulous, skeptical reporting for the Atlantic exposed the lovers’ embrace between Congress and Big Tobacco. Book review: ‘Washington Journal,’ reporting Watergate, by Elizabeth Drew These shows tell Americans, 57% of whom are skeptical of our open-ended, globe-spanning war, that the cause is probably just, and at the very least necessary. The war with no end: why American television refuses to leave the trenches 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z She is plainly amused, and curious, but also skeptical, and certainly not enchanted. Swipe Left: “Love” and the Unromantic Comedy 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z With an open yet skeptical mind, Sibel is as endearing as her grandmother is stalwart. From Blood and Phlegm to Alcohol and Defenestration, Novels of Heartache 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z “He was pretty skeptical about a lot of things.” The Violinist Augustin Hadelich Flourishes in New York 2010-04-15T22:18:00Z To be truly skeptical, one must actually examine something, and take it seriously.” Dr. Eben Alexander’s so-called after-life 2012-11-26T16:00:00Z At least on the page, “Children of a Lesser God” seems skeptical of Sarah’s conviction, painting her refusal to speak as a form of hysteria, with abuse and cold parenting in the background. Review: Sound, or Silence? A Passionate Debate in ‘Children of a Lesser God’ 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z "I was skeptical. I thought, must be a mistake," Charles said. Man united with cat after it vanished 15 years ago: 'It was very emotional' 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Hiley, a composer and songwriter who is the artistic director of the Charades Theater Company in Edinburgh, was skeptical. In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Which leaves me very, very skeptical about the future of personalized diets for weight loss. Perspective | Why you should be skeptical about diets tailored for your DNA 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Viewers of Carlson’s second clip were more skeptical this time around, and voiced speculation about her being forced into making an apology video. TikToker posts boyfriend's devastating remark, claims it's a joke 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z He is quiet and sensitive, a game if occasionally skeptical audience for his friend’s flights of speculation, worldly learning and homespun philosophy. ‘First Cow’ Review: The Milk of Human Kindness 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z So it has been easy to be skeptical about the quality of the games Trion is going to come up with, especially for a serious M.M.O. player like myself. The Best Games of E3: From New Halo to Epic Mickey Mouse 2010-06-21T21:54:00Z Winslow is skeptical that Guzman -- whom he calls "a brilliant, ruthless billionaire businessman whose business happens to be drugs" -- escaped without the cooperation of authorities, from guards to high officials. The 'El Chapo' escape: When real life mimics fiction 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z When he suggested that his neck be thicker, Cannom was skeptical but heeded the request and constructed new pieces. How Christian Bale Became Dick Cheney (and Other Tales of Transformation) 2018-12-26T05:00:00Z But mostly she's skeptical about Erin's ability to pursue her own goals while in a relationship. Drew Barrymore, Jason Long Are 'Going the Distance' 2010-09-03T09:00:00Z The rogue in him waxed skeptical about the state of American politics. Home Is Anywhere Jeremy Irons Drapes His Scarf 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z The series about two FBI agents -- one a believer in extraterrestials, the other a skeptical scientist -- who investigate paranormal phenomena, became the basis of two theatrical films released 10 years apart. Fox will revive 'The X-Files' for as a six-episode event series 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z Still, some experts are skeptical that the hoopla surrounding the World Cup will be a tipping point for the sport in the U.S. Americans' World Cup fever gives soccer a leg up in TV ratings game 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z While exercising in my basement the next day, I did listen, feeling skeptical about the relevance of what Dr. Michael Grand called “the adoption constellation.” Hearing His Voice Changed Everything 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The musicians were skeptical, but they played the kid’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” anyway. Books of The Times: ?The Wrecking Crew,? by Kent Hartman, on ?60s Studio Musicians 2012-02-19T21:29:14Z It comes by its kitsch honestly, and it is difficult to marshal cynicism in response to a procession which concludes with the arrival of Santa, even if one is skeptical of his existence. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Adapts to the Eye of the Times 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z That skeptical New York dealer wasn’t the only dissenter. Culture of Recession? Or Vice Versa? 2010-12-17T14:43:26Z He added that he was also often skeptical of the motivations for choosing well-known films as sources for the stage. Coming Soon to a Stage Near You: Yesteryear’s Movies 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Despite China’s promise to treat reporters according to IOC rules, many remain skeptical. ‘China will be China’: Why journalists are taking burner phones to the Beijing Olympics 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Now it must woo back audiences and skeptical donors, and navigate a cultural landscape that has changed dramatically since the heyday of the old company. New York City Opera, on the Rebound With a Boost From Bernstein 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Young believes in a pervasive tendency for men to be skeptical of women’s responses to events — what boils down to the age-old assumption about hysterical females. Why don’t men believe women? 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z So when the cute ophthalmologist across the hall shows up with her favorite coffee order, she’s skeptical. Fiction Podcasts to Get Lost In 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Being a keen arbiter of luxury, 2 Chainz remained skeptical of the painting’s worth. The Rapper 2 Chainz Sizes Up the Art at Christie’s 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z It’s him advocating for the scientific way of thinking and the scientific method, and it’s both imaginative and disciplined, but it’s a way to be critical and skeptical and watch out for pseudoscience. Jeff Goldblum Goes Wild With Wes Anderson and Thelonious Monk 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z But others are skeptical, and we aim to help those moms see the benefits for dad and child to roughhouse together. Motherlode: In Praise of Roughhousing 2011-06-14T16:30:34Z And “I’m Gettin’ Stoned,” a skeptical number about marriage, showed that he hasn’t totally lost the wry humor he displayed on one of his earliest singles, “Two Pink Lines,” from 2006. Critic?s Notebook: Eric Church and Jason Aldean, Country Music Outlaws 2012-03-28T23:11:05Z And they are also reminders of his gift for finding knowing, skeptical takes on race. Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z Rickard, the art historian, said that although experience had taught her to be skeptical, she was hopeful that the show at the Biennale would be a meaningful step for Sámi sovereignty. At Venice Biennale, a ‘Different Notion of Nation’ 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z The more you insist, the more skeptical they may become. I Lied to My Parents. How Do I Get Them to Believe the Truth Now? 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z But not everyone’s rushing to change their habits; some foodies are downright skeptical of the ongoing dietary fragmentation. R.S.V.P. P.S: No Gluten, Fat or Soy, Please 2012-06-29T18:17:12Z While not as radical as “I’m Not There,” his 2007 Bob Dylan anti-biopic, this movie is similarly committed to a skeptical, inventive reading of recent cultural history. ‘The Velvet Underground’ Review: And Me, I’m in a Rock ’n’ Roll Band 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Stories of hoaxes fascinate and outrage us; when we’re tracing the genesis of a mysterious tale, we often become less skeptical and more willing to believe in implausible narratives. Sunday Reading: Legendary Hoaxes 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z The radiant illumination emanates from Hytner’s spanking new headquarters on the South Bank, where his sensational production is winning over even the most skeptical of Shakespeareans. Perspective | How London sometimes outshines the lights of Broadway 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Lyle, a writer and producer, read the comments, many of them skeptical that girls would descend into such barbarism. ‘Yellowjackets’ Leans in to Savagery 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Mrs. Cheever had been somewhat skeptical of her husband’s writing talent early on, though in time she recognized his skill. Mary Cheever, a Central Figure in a Literary Family, Dies at 95 2014-04-10T00:16:09Z When a literary agent offered to help him get a book deal, Weir was skeptical, but he agreed to send the manuscript to an editor at Crown. Andy Weir’s New Space Odyssey 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z In a way, that skeptical young man was right: “Breathless” is not serious. Film: A Fresh Look Back at Jean-Luc Godard?s ?Breathless? 2010-05-21T17:18:00Z The young men we meet here tend to be hyperarticulate — to the extent that I was initially skeptical of their eloquence. The Myth of the Silent, Sulky, Horny Teenage Boy 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z His parents were skeptical of his passion, and they encouraged him to pursue a career as a lawyer, doctor or accountant instead. ‘Princes Can Be Asian, Too’: A Dancer Breaks Barriers in Ballet 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Maybe he was as skeptical and uncertain as we were about what such a person should be rapping about. Jay-Z and the Politics of Rapping in Middle Age 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Less common is French onion soup with such a beefy sensibility that you’re skeptical when you’re told the broth beneath the molten cap of Gruyere and Emmental is made sans meat. Wine and whimsy make a perfect match at the French-inspired Primrose 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z My skeptical retort to that in today’s hyperactive media culture, in which more pictures of horror are spread than can possibly be assimilated, amounts to four words: “Good luck with that.” ‘1,000 Times Good Night,’ Starring Juliette Binoche 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Some Northern California lawmakers have been skeptical of the program. Assembly approves film and TV tax credit bill 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z In one of the most devastating scenes, we hear a conversation between Lee and her mother, who is growing skeptical about her daughter’s art-school dreams. Listening to George Michael in Taiwan 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z People were “rightfully” skeptical at the beginning, said Ivie, but he credited two promises in earning their trust. Emanuel: a poignant documentary on the Charleston church massacre 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He is fascinated by guilt and innocence but skeptical of the possibility of redemption. Review: ‘The Woman Who Left’ Is an Epic, Intimate Tale of Injustice 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z Many of these snacks claim to be “healthy,” but I am skeptical of packaging claims. These DIY versions of popular snacks give processed ingredients the boot 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z But heedless planning in the last century has also made many people skeptical about large-scale infrastructural change. Critic's Notebook: In L’Aquila, Italy, Lessons for Rebuilding From Storm 2012-11-30T17:51:12Z As a lifelong heterosexual male, I learned a lot from Helen, even early on when I was skeptical. Ellen DeGeneres Is Not as Nice as You Think 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z When I checked into The St. Regis, I was skeptical that a butler could make my stay exceptional, but I was wrong. Hotel Butler Service Is Really Nice. Is It Worth the Price? 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z It, too, takes place in a warehouse, where an aggrieved, bearded MAGA-hat-wearing white man faces off against a skeptical black man. For Innovation at the Grammys, Look at the Best Music Video Category 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z If nothing else, I hope that our viewing party inspires those skeptical about the director Tony Scott to revisit his work. Who’s Your Wingman Now? Pushing the Envelope With ‘Top Gun’ 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Some studies suggest that a skeptical brain works differently than a believing brain. Why doesn’t everyone believe in God?: The skeptical brain may hold the answer 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z On a skeptical public, because citizens come to recognize the necessity of vigorous local coverage and strong journalistic institutions. I’m in ‘Spotlight’, but it’s not really about me. It’s about the power of journalism. 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Truth be told, I was already somewhat skeptical about physician predictions. How mom’s death changed my thinking about end-of-life care 2013-03-03T14:00:00Z I was very skeptical, and came out the other side having had a transformational experience myself. Joe Berlinger and His Feel-Good Tony Robbins Film 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z At first, Mr. Thureen and Ms. Bos were skeptical of bringing in a new voice. Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen and Oliver Butler of Debate Society 2012-09-30T04:20:07Z When I read the title of this recipe, I was skeptical. The best gluten-free cookie recipes from Food52 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z “I would be very hesitant and skeptical about any technology that purports to change the iris color for cosmetic reasons.” Skin Deep: Questions Surround Iris Implant Procedure – Skin Deep 2013-01-02T20:55:32Z Wilmore seems to have faith in the roundtable format as a means to spur debate and comedy, but he appears to be skeptical of the whole setup, as well. Larry Wilmore Attempts to Be Seriously Funny 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Part polemic, part autobiographical, Ehrenreich – who holds a PhD in cellular immunology – casts a skeptical, sometimes witty, and scientifically rigorous eye over the beliefs we hold that we think will give us longevity. When do you know you're old enough to die? Barbara Ehrenreich has some answers 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z There would be a skeptical look on my face. John Lewis’s Sequel to His Award-Winning Graphic Memoir, ‘March’ 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z And then there was Frank, who convinced the usually skeptical Abbie rather too easily that he was back to normal again and an ally. 'Sleepy Hollow' Recap: White Eyeballs and a Book of Spells 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z This may help explain why Sharpe felt skeptical when filmmakers Austin and Meredith Bragg approached him about telling his story on the big screen under the title “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game.” The man who saved pinball gets his Hollywood moment. Reluctantly. 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Harkey has kept 15 CRO establishments open for takeout, but remains skeptical of how the math works. Coronavirus leads restaurant industry down path of 'financial tsunami,' warns chain eatery owner 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z New York Times critic Holland Carter called the exhibit uneven but rarely uninteresting; he was skeptical about re-creating ephemeral performance art. NYC art exhibit includes nude pair standing still 2010-03-16T07:47:00Z But, the report goes on to note, “other interviewees -- particularly… museum professionals, political and government leaders and philanthropists -- were more skeptical about the longterm financial viability” of going all-in on a revived museum. Amid an epic dispute over the future of L.A.'s Southwest Museum, a new report sees hope 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z This “gospel” was worldwide news — before skeptical papyrologists and grammarians, in one case drawing on the research of an amateur Coptic obsessive working in his Macomb, Mich., basement, showed it to be a complete fake. The Harvard Professor Who Told the World That Jesus Had a Wife 2020-08-11T04:00:00Z My breath still catches when I picture his face then, hurt and certain and skeptical. He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Or, if you’re really lucky, to locate that innocent, skeptical, openhearted version of yourself. Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Gives a Child of the Universe Powerful Friends 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Jacob’s skeptical, worried presence as an ambassador from the era of text messaging and Second Life serves as a reminder that nothing much has changed. Movie Review | 'Hot Tub Time Machine': John Cusack Leads a Cast Back to the 1980s 2010-03-25T22:14:00Z A skeptical portrait of late 1960s idealism from the perspective of the mid-’80s, the play elegantly illustrates, through constant shifts in perspective, the limits and hazards of good intentions. | 'Benefactors': Discord Among the Best of Married Friends 2011-04-13T22:25:29Z Then, like a good skeptical young embed, he added: “Not that I know of. No one has hooked up yet that I know of.” Fast Times on the Campaign Trail in ‘Embeds’ 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z Of course, a century of state-sponsored mass murder in pursuit of the ideal society has made modern-day readers skeptical of such places. Review | Banned in China, Sheng Keyi’s ‘Death Fugue’ is a pungent political satire 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z His last album remained somber and sly, still pithy and still skeptical about both the human and the divine; it was also attentive to musical detail. The Best Albums of 2016 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z A more scholarly version of this double impulse — a history-minded cinephilia that is at once elegiac and celebratory, passionate and skeptical — informs “The Story of Film: An Odyssey.” Critic?s Notebook: ?The Story of Film: An Odyssey,? by Mark Cousins, at MoMA 2012-01-31T23:43:58Z Whether the dietary change will spur a drop in US peanut allergies depends on how many parents heed the new advice – and if a parent seems skeptical, the guidelines urge doctors to follow up. Give babies peanut-based foods early to prevent allergies, doctors suggest 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Before and after that decision is made, there are usually cultural and personal differences to navigate as well as skeptical friends and family to contend with. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Zombi Child’ and ‘Inside Man’ 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z They are skeptical of the basis of the campaign, saying it is out of character for the obsessively private Burrell, and they worry it will tarnish his reputation. A jazz legend said he was in desperate need of money. His friends had questions. 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Money, money, money, see what money does?” a skeptical Cornelia sighs. Review: In A. R. Gurney’s ‘Love & Money,’ a Grandson Materializes to Claim His Fortune 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z A previously skeptical Erika recently decided to try it after finding a badly injured sparrow near her car. ‘The Leftovers’ Season 2, Episode 6 Recap: Her Eye Is on the Sparrow 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z Rivals fits this bill, with many fans infatuated enough to enjoy the record despite its flaws, then easily moving on with a skeptical disinterest for their next outing. Sleigh Bells: Good Band, Not So Good New Album 2013-10-09T12:00:11Z “I’m skeptical of a purist approach; there’s a lot to be said for encouraging adventurousness. And I think that as a result of broader accessibility film culture is livelier than it’s been in decades.” Is Watching a Movie on a Phone Really So Bad? 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z Judy is up for anything, be it playing video games and drinking soda with her friend's dad, eating deviled eggs that have not been refrigerated, or reenacting a murder scene before skeptical cops. The surprisingly sex positive "Resident Alien" 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Before meeting Mr. Strachan, she was skeptical about the potential impact of Equus. Can We Learn Anything From Horses? 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Normally, I’m skeptical about any large chain’s private label, having cut my wine teeth on jugs of Kroger’s Cost-Cutter brand back in the 1980s, before a visit to California wine country ignited my palate. Perspective | Walmart’s new line of wines is just the juice that bargain-hunting Americans need 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z “This is going to change everything,” people told a skeptical Harris yet again. ‘Moonlight’ Unlocked the Door. Naomie Harris Charged Through It. 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z They were eye-catching and so easy in a way that, as a recipe developer, led me to be a little skeptical. These infamous TikTok recipes are also taking over morning TV 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Camp’s tepid take — he doesn’t know the truth, but he’s skeptical — was less revealing than his introduction. An American Comic on a Russian Channel: What He Avoids Speaks Volumes 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Viewers who are already skeptical of fracking are likely to find gratification in the film’s sentimental, studiously ambiguous conclusion. Movie Review: ‘Promised Land,’ With Matt Damon, Directed by Gus Van Sant 2012-12-27T23:24:39Z At times, Atkinson’s you-are-there style is so visually compelling, so realistic, that skeptical souls in the historical profession might wonder if he has crossed the line that separates nonfiction from fiction. Rick Atkinson’s Savage American Revolution 2019-05-11T04:00:00Z More than a retelling of Vassily’s story, “Young Heroes” is a memoir of Halberstadt’s family and the country where he was born — a loving and mournful account that’s also skeptical, surprising and often very funny. Writing a Family Memoir When Your Grandfather Was Stalin’s Bodyguard 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z His view of show business and its attendant glamour is too skeptical and sanguine to imagine he’d clean up after the elephants just to stay in. Craig Ferguson, you will be missed 2014-04-30T23:01:44Z So it might seem odd to apply the “only believe” principle to an artist as notoriously skeptical and ambivalent as Mr. Sondheim. ‘Into the Woods,’ Stripped Down by Fiasco Theater 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z Now, he said, he needs to woo skeptical donors and foundations — many of whom felt burned by the old City Opera missteps — back into the fold. City Opera, No Longer Broke, Will Finally Stage ‘Brokeback Mountain’ 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Likewise he is skeptical of yoga, given that the form practiced by most Americans today was invented in the 20th century. The Lindy Way of Living 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Ernst, 36, who was a director and producer on the Amazon series “Transparent,” said in an interview that he was skeptical of the novel’s premise initially. A Teen Pretends to Be Trans, and Some Viewers Object to the Deception 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Still skeptical, he said he went to a branch on Second Avenue the next day to confirm the deposit before he shipped the drawings. The Artist John Newman Says a Fake Check Scam Cost Him $12,000 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z Ernst Loosen, perhaps Germany’s most famous Riesling producer, is skeptical of the IRF scale, fearing it might prejudice consumers against sweeter Rieslings. Riesling, way beyond sweet She’s a thoughtful and elegant writer who is clearly sympathetic to the women’s cause and impressed by their heroism, but also appropriately skeptical at times. ‘Words Will Break Cement’: they’ll land you in prison, too 2014-05-07T20:13:00Z I was impressed that it was sold in a vending machine but skeptical that it was any good. On a Japanese Whiskey Tour, Small Batches and Bagpipes 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z And maybe healthily skeptical of some people and situations. ‘They never saw this coming’: A Q&A with Kellyanne Conway 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z "Terminator" fans have been skeptical as details about "Genisys" trickled out over the last year. 'Terminator Genisys': A sci-fi franchise faces its reckoning 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Some residents hail Pew as a divine being, while others remain skeptical and fearful; the tension builds over seven days as the town prepares for an annual festival haunted by sinister rumors. 16 Books to Watch For in July 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, political foes are skeptical about his motives. ‘Hillbilly’ to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Before some enticing evidence surfaces, Morgan is skeptical, and wonders if Jean may just be jealous. Review: She Hosts ‘Women Who Kill,’ and May Be in Love With One 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z What would you say to someone who is skeptical of your ability to tell this story, given that you are not a journalist or political scientist? Writer Greg Olear on “Dirty Rubles”: Trump is “gravest existential threat” to America in... 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z Chris Brown who gave $100,000 to relief efforts, stated “I’m skeptical about Red Cross, so my donation will go to the people.” How Beyoncé and other celebrities are stepping up for Huston victims 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Have you ever considered the humorous self-parody of many of your videos as an invitation to people who are skeptical of musical theater? Rachel Bloom on 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' and Flipping the Bechdel Test on Its Head 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Some artists say they are still skeptical that an organization with the same artistic director can truly start anew. The Flea Theater, Experimenting Again, Walks a New Tightrope 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z “I Feel You” is best thought of as a travelogue, with Beam an amiable and skeptical tour guide to places where a new understanding of empathy has led to new, successful applications. How Does Empathy Work? A Writer Explores the Science and Its Applications 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z But he is skeptical that private parties like the ones arranged by Host Committee will become a permanent part of the local club scene. Andy Russell Bets on Social Media to Reinvent Night Life 2012-11-28T23:47:11Z Mr. Stern was skeptical because his ribald humor and repartee had already become problematic for WNBC. Howard Stern’s Superagent Is Getting With the Program 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z The skeptical witches join her, while Jesus prepares the blood ritual in the magick bathroom. "True Blood" 4x11: The witch is dead? 2011-09-05T12:06:00Z But despite overwhelming evidence – including the recent success of Get Out, Hidden Figures and Girls Trip – some critics remain skeptical that Black Panther will yield the long overdue shift of studios truly supporting diversity. Black Panther's legacy: will the record breaker finally smash Hollywood bias? 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z Yet Hannity followed up his statement by interviewing a woman protesting her college’s requirement that students be vaccinated, a segment appealing to people skeptical of the immunization push. Conservative media offers mixed messages on COVID-19 vaccine 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z It was the band's first London performance in five years, and their own advancing years had led some to be skeptical that they could still perform at the highest level. Rolling Stones storm London; New York next 2012-11-26T17:16:06Z There was a certain emotional truth to the lyrics — do several years’ age difference ever seem more consequential than when you’re a teenager? — but some older listeners were skeptical. Taylor Swift and the Wisdom of Youth 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z He was skeptical of standard Western harmony and believed that even if musicians in an ensemble were playing in different keys, the overall result could be harmonious. Review: Malcolm Goldstein Offers a Freespirited Salute to Ornette Coleman 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z His diary is especially notable for its skeptical assessments of his comrades and his Army. What Remains to Be Said About World War II? Plenty, These Authors Suggest 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Joan Salge Blake, a clinical associate professor of nutrition at Boston University, was skeptical, because it’s carbohydrates, absent from the drink, that are brain food. The Cult of the Bulletproof Coffee Diet 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z So far, "skeptical" seems to be the best way to describe the general public's response to the advent of Pilk. In defense of (sometimes) mixing soda and milk 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z It’s clear that Mr. de la Renta was impressed by Mr. Galliano, as were members of his family, who had enough reason to be skeptical about bringing him in. On the Runway Blog: John Galliano, A Second Chance, but on His Own 2013-06-07T18:39:00Z Mr. Hicks grew up in Texas during the Reagan era and, as a liberal who was deeply skeptical if not loathing of government, his comedy had a politics that has become increasingly rare. Bill Hicks, Revived on Video to Jar Viewers Out of Apathy 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z Initially, people were definitely skeptical, saying this must be a front by some white institution trying to take over, that gentrification is inevitable, et cetera. A Chicago Roofer’s Legacy Finds a Home in the Serpentine Pavilion 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Viewed through a skeptical lens, Schwarzenegger’s past as a bodybuilding action star and his lack of political experience might have been a disqualifier. Early stage idiocracy: Trump won’t be the last celebrity-turned-politician 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z “She needs to be able to stand up and be a voice that’s heard and can command consensus in a room full of men who are generally inclined to be skeptical.” Practicing Architecture in a Pandemic 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z At what point do skeptical parents stop allowing their children to tune in? Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure 2011-05-10T12:45:47Z Aslan is skeptical of religion, which he sees as “little more than a ‘language’ made up of symbols and metaphors.” Reza Aslan’s ‘God: A Human History’ 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z "Nostalgia" states his case so beautifully that even skeptical physicists will be thoroughly convinced. 'Nostalgia for the Light': Looking at the cosmos ? and Chile's haunted past 2011-03-31T20:36:09Z Al Pacino as Jack Kevorkian in 'You Don't Know Jack': When I first heard of this casting match, I was skeptical. Casting directors eye Margulies, Sagal for Emmys 2010-06-14T03:07:00Z He had no illusion about Kennedy’s instincts, which were viewed initially by the skeptical civil rights community as authoritarian, pragmatic, and not especially sympathetic. Book excerpt: The untold story of MLK and RFK 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Some social media commenters, however, are skeptical of the chain’s rapid growth in the “home of real pizza.” Twitter users question Domino's reported 880-location expansion in Italy: 'This is the home of real pizza!' 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z “The French are not cynical, but a bit skeptical about the human nature,” the ambassador says. In Charlie Hebdo tragedy, the French ambassador finds his place in Washington 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Then I think there can be a more skeptical follower who still admires her, but more as a shrewd businesswoman than for the values or the life she ostensibly embodies. This Week in Fiction: Curtis Sittenfeld on the Necessity of Writing Sex Scenes 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z Maybe fiction readers are predetermined to find “the ordeal of literary celebrity” alluring, but I’m skeptical that such troubles reverberate beyond several particular blocks of Manhattan. Jay McInerney’s ‘Bright, Precious Days’: Social satire or consumer porn? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Surely someone in this yoga studio would be skeptical and call me on my bluff. Hitting my stack: How yoga helped me understand my trans identity 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Wayne, who dreams of doing “Wayne’s World” for a living, falls easily under Benjamin’s influence, but Garth eyes the whole process at a skeptical remove. ‘Wayne’s World’ & Me 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Höller was initially skeptical about the project. Special Report: Museums: Juxtaposing Works From Congo and Japan 2011-03-22T13:21:25Z But he remains skeptical that Charleston is really ready to tell its truth. Charleston Tourism Is Built on Southern Charm. Locals Say It’s Time to Change. 2020-08-12T04:00:00Z “It’s very late already,” he said with a skeptical glance up at the mildewed ceiling. Fighting Entropy to Salvage Istanbul's Historic Bazaar 2011-04-13T18:31:39Z The accelerating development of virtual reality technology — which lets you escape into another world through a blackout headset — is finally rumbling the art world, always more skeptical than cinema and television about new technologies. Virtual Reality Has Arrived in the Art World. Now What? 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z It was hard not to root for Kelly, as a reasonable human being who is skeptical of bigotry, during the two-hour debate last night. Megyn Kelly, bizarro Jon Stewart: Watching her Trump-less debate, you almost forget how scary the GOP field is 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Both Mendes, 28, and Hawke, 24, were skeptical about taking on another teen role, but Robinson’s vision and the characters’ complexities on the page convinced them this wouldn’t be a typical return to the genre. ‘Do Revenge’: Paying Homage to Teen Classics by Way of Hitchcock 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “I think they were skeptical at the beginning, or at least cautious about how it would be brought back,” he said. ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Heals Cows and Soothes Souls 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z I just, a bit like Ron Swanson, frequently find myself skeptical that I'm going to get enough to eat. I used to beg for creamy cucumber salad — but this version's even better 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z As to whether newer projects like Project Bentham or the War Department papers will end up saving time, he said, “I’m skeptical.” The Masses Help Scholars Transcribe Manuscripts 2010-12-27T16:19:35Z This week, Ben has to face down four skeptical families all determined to figure out what he exactly has in mind for their daughters/sisters. Awkward Hometown Dates Are the Last Hurdle on 'The Bachelor' 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z The administrator in the clip seems confused and skeptical, like an actress flubbing her lines, while the real-life Vassar kids caught on camera look mildly inconvenienced rather than incensed. The Year of the Imaginary College Student 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Though WE tv President and General Manager Marc Juris has insisted that "Sex Box" is "very relatable" and "very respectable," a letter submitted with the petition is skeptical of this claim. 'Sex Box' reality show sparks controversy 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Altman was skeptical that he and his small staff of 10 would be able to reconnect the city’s residents with its waterways, including the 47 acres along the Southwest waterfront. Do posh waterfronts make a city world-class? D.C. is betting hundreds of millions on it. 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Even the fatalistic Turks, skeptical of Westerners’ enthusiasm, couldn’t help admitting that this strange art institution was awesome. Voyages: The Istanbul Art-Boom Bubble 2012-02-10T17:20:36Z But I was skeptical when I went to the beach wearing a pad for the first time. Pamela Adlon: The First Time I Ever Tried a Tampon 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z Cecilia needs to endure a punishing ordeal and fight for her life as she tries to convince a skeptical world that the threat isn’t in her head. ‘The Invisible Man’ Review: Gaslight Nation, Domestic Edition 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The one unusual aspect of the series — the attention-drawing gimmick, if you want to be skeptical — is that most of the dialogue is reportedly improvised. Review: ‘Suspects,’ Britain’s Unscripted Relative of ‘Law & Order’ 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Now it was his turn to be skeptical. Green card marriage: I paid a man to marry me for U.S. citizenship 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z I am often skeptical of claims of vinyl’s superiority, but when listening to one of Electric Recording’s albums of Bach’s solo violin pieces played by Martzy, I was stunned by their clearness and beauty. The Vinyl? It’s Pricey. The Sound? Otherworldly. 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Although some on the committee seem ready to canonize the fasting girl, others are more skeptical. ‘The Wonder’ Review: The Hungry Woman 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The 70 or so people gathered on Broadway just north of Bleecker Street looked confused and a little skeptical about the empty storefront. You Could Be in a Gay Bar Right Now and Not Even Know It 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Others are also skeptical of the Messenger platform. Perspective | Hoping for better customer service, travelers turn to Facebook’s Messenger 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Though she was initially skeptical, she said, “it’s really helped me be in the present moment.” Flash Invaders: Another Game for a World on Pause 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z Pauline Kael, not surprisingly, was more skeptical, saying it was among those films “that look like art.” | 'Teorema': ?Teorema? Goes From Film to Stage at Lincoln Center 2010-07-16T22:36:00Z My friend, who was skeptical about literary tourism when we started our trip — authors, he insisted, are just ordinary people — was suddenly in ecstasy. Voyages: The World of Charles Dickens, Complete With Pizza Hut 2012-02-07T19:16:01Z “Personal Exegesis,” however, embarks on a more philosophical examination of the topic, as when the skeptical Beatrice questions her peers about their beliefs. ‘Your Own Personal Exegesis’ Review: Blessed Be the Young and Lustful 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z His elegant book seems like a ruthless and skeptical analysis of something Paul Bowles wrote in “The Sheltering Sky,” his famous novel about Morocco. Books of The Times: ‘The Forgiven,’ by Lawrence Osborne 2012-09-25T21:17:10Z It was at this point, Mr. Rushing recalled, that skeptical dancers became converts. Alvin Ailey Partners With Maker of Reyataz for a Dance 2011-11-29T23:13:04Z Yet when Mr. Boyega first learned about the project on an industry Web site, he was skeptical that it would portray his world in a favorable or realistic light. Keeping It Real With Aliens in the ?Hood 2011-07-22T14:00:00Z And though the journeys together have something of the quality of a pilgrimage to a healing spring, Masud is too skeptical to anticipate any sort of nature cure. From Lahore to Orford Ness, Searching for the Roots of Trauma 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z He understands that many folks will dismiss him or at least be skeptical of his claims because of his prison record. 'Born on the Fourth of July' vet's account disputed by comrades 2012-07-04T05:01:56Z Others were more skeptical, questioning the relevance of women’s colleges in general and Sweet Briar in particular. Our college was closing, and we were angry. That didn’t mean we’d skip the reunion. 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z The orchestra, evidently skeptical of Mr. Kaplan’s abilities, placed two conditions on the performance: no tickets would be sold to the public, and there would be no media reviews. Gilbert Kaplan, millionaire businessman and self-taught maestro of Mahler, dies at 74 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z After World War II music became even purer with the emergence of the serial avant-garde: the “international gray on gray,” in the skeptical words of Olivier Messiaen. Just How Russian Was Stravinsky? 2010-04-16T14:16:00Z Dr. Rossano, a cognitive researcher who has worked extensively with a range of species, was skeptical at first. The ‘Talking’ Dog of TikTok 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z I have to admit that I was skeptical, but I had a really great time and was happy to see you on stage with them. Tommy Stinson is the most positive man in rock ‘n roll: “All of the bad thoughts died with my brother” 2016-07-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Mustaine remains a skeptical figure from what we’d now consider a naive time, when tough-minded, self-taught virtuosos wore spandex; he sang one argumentative song after another, about paranoia and demagoguery and religious wars. Music Review: Music Review: Big Four With Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica 2011-09-15T11:29:14Z Is it any wonder Gene Wilder was skeptical of Mel Brooks’s ability to get The Producers made? Why Gene Wilder Trusted Mel Brooks 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z What’s more, there are plenty of reasons why women might be skeptical of men who seem overly attentive. How Should Men and Women Behave On A First Date 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Many people are skeptical about psychics and the idea of contacting the dead. Psychic on what "Ghost Whisperer" gets wrong 2010-05-24T19:25:00Z Blackwell recalls that Livingston and Tosh were skeptical but Marley was intrigued. Chris Blackwell Is Music’s Quietest ‘Record Man.’ His Artists Speak Loudly. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z But Mr. Lowe also maintained a skeptical distance from what was going on around him. Nick Lowe, Back With a New Album, ?That Old Magic? 2011-09-13T19:59:12Z The lessons: Even when using a trusted platform, be skeptical, listen to your gut and get a second opinion. Work Advice: Beware the crafty job scammers, even on the most trusted ad sites 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Be skeptical of fingers that appear too bright and yellow, it advised, and if the yellow dusting from turmeric doesn't come off easily, it's likely you've been played. The vice of spice: confronting lead-tainted turmeric 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Some other galleries have decided to hire proxies to operate their booths, but Gerazouni was skeptical. New York Art Fairs Are Returning, Eyes Open and Fingers Crossed 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z The movie is only halfway skeptical of her patronizing attitude and very literal limousine liberalism. A New Adaptation of “Native Son” Reaches the Limits of What the Text Has to Offer 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z The investigation takes the initially skeptical Rebus far from the seamy side of Edinburgh, his usual turf. Detective John Rebus returns 2013-01-24T23:29:57Z What was interesting to observe at the Khmer Rouge tribunal was that former Western Maoists or fellow-travellers were not transformed, when they became disillusioned with Communism, into skeptical minds. Mass Murder Relies on People Like Us: An Interview With Thierry Cruvellier 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z In the opening story, “Miracle Polish,” a skeptical man buys a mirror cleanser from a door-to-door salesman. Reviews: New Books From Steven Millhauser, Per Petterson and More 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Blinkered by their own prejudice, most AFL leaders remained skeptical of semiskilled “ethnics,” thereby compounding the challenge of incorporating their vast numbers to their skilled brotherhoods. FDR’s most important lesson: Liberal causes could still inspire activism on a grand scale 2014-04-27T13:00:00Z “If you care so much about Sally Rooney, you’d have to be skeptical of that, or at least aware of it.” Beautiful Merch, Where Are You? 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z At first, older residents were skeptical and critical of marijuana’s place in their beloved town. How marijuana saved this small Colorado town from ruin 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z He’d rather write his poems, and find other ways to impress the sometimes skeptical Maria. ‘Cane River’ Review: A Lost Treasure of Independent Cinema 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The hypnotist puts the skeptical Arthur under a spell and tells him to “change everything.” Lars Iyer’s ‘Wittgenstein Jr.,’ Daniel Kehlmann’s ‘F’ and More 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Elena’s company wants to gobble up Ben and Chon’s start-up, and while the terms seem generous, the boys are skeptical. | 'Savages': Review: ‘Savages,’ Oliver Stone’s Adaptation of Don Winslow’s Novel 2012-07-05T16:02:31Z But young artists skeptical of scientific rationalism — or whatever brand of theory they’ve been offered at art school — are finding Gysin’s approach alluring. Art Review: At New Museum, Brion Gysin?s First Retrospective 2010-07-29T21:21:00Z Unlike her husband, she took a skeptical view of Communism. Heda Kovaly, Czech Who Wrote of Totalitarianism, Is Dead at 91 2010-12-09T05:29:00Z Hollywood studios at the time were skeptical the movie could be brought in at an acceptable running time and balked at an estimated $15 million budget. Documentary 'Jodorowsky's Dune' argues case for lost masterpiece 2013-09-11T11:54:47Z When she showed Luby her results, he was skeptical and encouraged her to gather more data. The vice of spice: confronting lead-tainted turmeric 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Menon was skeptical about the effect of new sanctions on the divided Iranian elite, but India would continue to implement any sanctions approved by the UN Security Council; Menon hoped they would be carefully targeted. US embassy cables: Indian concern over security in Afghanistan 2010-12-16T21:30:34Z Maybe it was the wine again, but a skeptical reporter found himself focusing on the tree in question, a tall, skinny fan palm, and concentrating on movement: swaying trunk, fluttering fronds. All Souls Trilogy: Harry Potter for Grown-Ups? 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z He and his macho legions are skeptical for about 30 seconds, but then they’re on board in a big way. Review: ‘Joan of Arc’ and the Monotony of Sainthood 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z This skeptical outlook on the country doesn't necessarily comprise an unpatriotic view. How 9/11 helped define this generation’s new brand of patriotism 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z That drew a largely skeptical response from the senators. Ticketmaster Cast as a Powerful ‘Monopoly’ at Senate Hearing 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z “I was skeptical about what Hollywood would do to something that was special to me.” ‘Dora’ fan Isabela Moner didn’t leap at first to play the explorer as a teen 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z “I’ll put my hand in the fire for her,” Ms. Cebotari told a Vienna opera manager who was skeptical of this relatively unknown soprano’s talent. Lisa Della Casa, Opera Singer, Dies at 93 2012-12-13T00:28:21Z Amazed at this, but skeptical, Lamothe, 26, and housemate Aaron Morris, 25, posted their own project in January on Kickstarter, as a kind of joke. Starving artists find Web meal ticket 2011-03-09T23:30:00Z While he “did notice” that Berluti had opened on Madison Avenue, and has occasionally shopped at Brioni, he was skeptical that they have fully emerged from their stodgy pasts. Designers Are Waking Up To a Men’s Luxury Fashion Market 2014-04-30T22:26:39Z They may be skeptical about the trade they ply — nothing tests your faith quite like knowing how the tricks are done — but they’re never cynical. When Harry Met Harry 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z “I was skeptical about mail-order plants, but once I got a perfect plant from a farm in Florida, I decided to order others,” says Schiffman, 33, of Fort Lee, NJ. People buying more plants, garden tools while in quarantine: 'We've seen a tremendous spike' 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z He was, if I read him right, extremely skeptical about the virtue or necessity of “glorious monuments.” Perspective | Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s wrap of L’Arc de Triomphe reads like a salient point on hollow glory 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Haitian officials remain skeptical, saying it was unlikely that any trace of the wooden ship remains after so many years. Haiti creates commission to monitor possible Santa Maria wreck 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z So even some of the participating artists in “Made in L.A.” were initially skeptical about showing their works there. The Huntington Gets Hip 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Some experts think the addiction model fits compulsive, time-sucking online behavior perfectly, while others are skeptical. ‘Web Junkie’ Examines Internet Addiction in China 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Their first stop, on Monday night, was New York, where the reaction was skeptical. Grammy Chief Defends Award Cuts 2011-04-12T23:30:25Z Some fans are skeptical about their motives, putting musicians' urge to bury hatchets down to cynical commercialism at a time when top acts can still earn a small fortune from a single live tour. UK band Stone Roses reunite 15 years on for world tour 2011-10-18T16:05:47Z So, when one day she brought home a bottle of sparkling red wine that she was over the moon about, I was skeptical. Yes, there are sparkling red wines that taste good 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z In the middle of the 20th century, skeptical intellectuals of the left, right and center mistrusted the power that moving pictures could wield over the masses, turning active citizens into passive spectators. A Movie House Divided 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Critics, meanwhile, were more skeptical of the pitch. Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z For ideologues skeptical of the exercise of state power, they seemed coldly disinterested in the violent instrument of the state crushing the lives of innocent men, even teenagers. My regrettable libertarian romance: I rebounded from my experimental phase, but many don't 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z When they met five years ago in Philadelphia, as students at the brand-new Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training, Ms. Kidwell was a little skeptical of Mr. Sheppard. Playing a ‘Game’ to Reveal Uncomfortable Truths About Race 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z At around an hour it may be too long both for small children and skeptical adults, but the choreography and the staging are ingenious and good fun. This week's new dance 2010-12-11T00:07:00Z But there is nonetheless a strong, hidden current of social criticism in the brothers’ work, which casts a consistently skeptical eye on the American mythology of success. Movie Review: ‘Inside Llewyn Davis,’ Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen 2013-12-05T13:00:01Z I am initially skeptical about the viability of 3-D gaming technology in the near term. Video Games: E3, the Electronics Expo, Will Be in Los Angeles 2010-06-11T22:32:00Z Wray manages to nearly always hold a skeptical reader rapt, however. In ‘Godsend,’ an Idealistic Young Woman Gets Tangled Up in Trouble in Afghanistan 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z In person he comes across as both open-minded and skeptical; he understands all the arguments for separation and appreciates the alternatives the Great Lakes Commission and others have put forth. Can the Chicago River be saved? 2013-02-24T15:00:00Z I’d probably pick “Black Bieber” as the best episode, but the entire thing was the emergence of a fantastic new sensibility—a psychological universe that was raw and skeptical, hip but not closed off. Hating Top-Ten Lists: 2016’s Best TV 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z She confesses in her book that she is "not good at enjoying life," and that she wasn't naturally curious or skeptical like other law students. Retreat of the 'Tiger Mother' 2011-01-15T04:14:04Z That’s why he was skeptical when a studio executive called early in its run to tell him it was a hit. Colbert and Lucas on 'Star Wars,' Late-Night TV and Howard the Duck 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Daimler said he is more skeptical about carriers charging for seats simply because they are at the front of the plane. A Breakdown of What Airlines Charge for Premium Seats 2010-05-04T19:17:00Z Several justices asked skeptical questions about whether the penalty was indeed a tax. Justices hear historic Obama healthcare law 2012-03-26T16:25:00Z It was beloved enough for journalists to be skeptical of Zelenskyy's declared anti-corruption platform, which sounded nebulous . . . unless a person was already convinced by his history teacher president's refusal to be bought. "Servant of the People" is an example of a politician living up to the promise he plays out on TV 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z He’s also skeptical about the excuses airlines and online booking sites give for displaying an initial low price then switching it out later with a higher fare. Perspective | The mystery of the missing airfare 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Experts in billionaires and philanthropy are skeptical of this defense, however, pointing to long-standing research that has found the most charitable Americans are the poorest — many of whom tithe as part of their faith. The pandemic is testing the generosity of billionaires, according to a Washington Post survey of the 50 richest Americans 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z It shows Shimomura giving the viewer a probing skeptical look as he parts the kimono he’s wearing to reveal an all-American Superman costume underneath it. Roger Shimomura’s ‘American Knockoff’ is satire at its best 2013-09-05T20:40:40Z Some fliers are skeptical and upset about the change. What the TSA’s new body-scanner rules mean for you 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z The rest of the characters — sympathetic, skeptical, intimidating, and just plain evil — troop in one by one, their various personalities embodied in this extraordinary narrator’s protean voice. Review | Don’t let a bad reader ruin your audiobook experience. Here are recordings to savor — and to avoid. 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z “At first I was really skeptical, because I didn’t want to sound like an old lady trying to be a teenager, but when I heard the arrangements, I was really blown away,” she added. Laura Benanti Says Goodbye to Melania and Watches ‘Ted Lasso’ 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Indeed the gilded credentials of both Mr. Hooper and Mr. Redmayne, who delivers a carefully wrought performance, might draw in otherwise skeptical viewers. Transgender, and Embraced, on the Red Carpet 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z Anyways, every time I "build" rice on the stove, I am always skeptical, especially because I stubbornly eyeball and don't measure properly which helps a lot. Rice, Coming Off the Sidelines, Becomes a Centerpiece 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z I can be critical and skeptical about plays, and I didn't notice any of the problems written about. Review: ‘Anastasia,’ a Russian Princess With an Identity Crisis 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z But as a Manhattan journalist, I was skeptical of psycho-babbling promises implying any offense could be overcome without a heartfelt apology. The forgiveness tour: When the only thing better than hearing “I’m sorry” is saying it 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Has doing this show made you more skeptical of the news media? Bryan Cranston Wants More of Us to Get ‘Mad as Hell’ 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Republicans have been skeptical that the tax break, which has been in place all year and shaves the Social Security contribution workers pay from 6.2% to 4.2%, helps the struggling economy. Senate extends payroll tax cut 2011-12-17T15:38:00Z Some of these books are skeptical about the value of our wires and devices, while others embrace the possibilities change may bring. A New Technology Age: When the Technology Is Books, and the Age Is 3 to 7 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z While each of these pieces is mesmerizing — hypnotic, even — I’m skeptical of their ambitions. In San Francisco, Art That Unspools the Mysteries of the Universe 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Howser said that some of their guests were "skeptical" about what the reception would be like, but afterwards told them it was "one of the best weddings" they’d been to. Couple gets married at 'most beautiful' Taco Bell: 'It was the best of both worlds' 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z “Dirty Projectors” is, amid its nine songs, heartsick, mournful, bitter, nostalgic, enraged, self-critical, vindictive, skeptical, reflective and tentatively hopeful; its closing song, “I See You,” claims to find “forgiveness, reconciliation, gratitude.” Dirty Projectors Confronts a Breakup, Emerging With a New Sound 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z In a series of present-day vignettes and flashbacks we saw how Helen’s past–her husband’s suicide, troubles with her daughters–had made her the cautious, skeptical woman Amy knows today. Enlightened Watch: Consider Levi 2013-01-28T13:00:52Z “As soon as I walked into the beautiful building, I knew there was going to be no hanky-panky,” said Ms. Rivers, who was initially skeptical about her visit. A Birkin Bag in the Box Is Worth a Lifetime of Debt 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z S. Tyler Hollmig, the director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, is skeptical. Is This the Shape of Things to Come? 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He seemed skeptical, but said to keep him posted. My Strange Literary Fellowship 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z We are working with some of the most skeptical executives and finding that they really resonate to the science. Arianna Huffington Binge-Watches TV on the Treadmill 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z Wall was skeptical about the latter at first. ‘The Ordinary Acrobat’: a daring young man’s circus obsession 2013-03-07T20:46:22Z But some lawmakers were skeptical that consumers would end up enjoying any of those savings. AT&T and DirecTV defend deal on Capitol Hill 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Some were skeptical that Ms. Lee, who had abandoned the novel in the mid 1950s, was healthy enough to consent to its publication. Broadway ‘Mockingbird’ Is Back on Track, as Court Dispute Ends 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z But Ms. Phillips is skeptical about how much gender composition on a board is a factor in hiring. Study Finds a Gender Gap at the Top Museums 2014-03-07T23:09:29Z Fans were skeptical when they learned Lady Gaga would be honoring The Sound of Music at the Oscars with a medley of songs from the musical that’s set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next month. Lady Gaga's Oscar Performance: Love It or Hate It? 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z They might overreact to their children’s online hyperbole, which is part of the reason he is a bit skeptical of the Internet’s role in parent-child relationships. Virtual Visitation Rights 2011-03-18T21:06:52Z “Even as a skeptical scientist and the absence of hard numbers, there’s the sheer weight and geographic scope of anecdotal data to convince me that fireflies’ numbers are declining,” she told me. Humans love fireflies, but we haven’t made life easy for them 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Neoliberal economic policies, often associated with conservative Republicans, appealed to iconoclastic Democrats like Brown, who were hostile to bureaucracy and skeptical of establishment institutions. The Story of California Told Through One Family 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Linke and Mr. Griffith began as an unlikely pair: one a growling New Jersey-born Times Square press agent with a bevy of celebrity clients, the other a small-town Southerner skeptical of Northerners. Richard Linke, Andy Griffith’s Talent Manager, Dies at 98 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z But for now, at least, the public appears to be skeptical of how far the experiment will get. Fake burgers will save us all! 2013-12-08T22:00:00Z Playing in 2,985 theaters, the horror pic -- about a skeptical young priest who must perform an exorcism on Hopkins' character -- hopes to capitalize on the success of August release "The Last Exorcism". "The Rite" poised to top weekend box office 2011-01-29T02:42:21Z When he was originally named, with Lorne Michaels’ backing, as Conan O’Brien’s replacement as host of Late Night, I was skeptical. Dead Tree Alert: Jimmy Fallon, America’s Fan-in-Chief 2014-02-14T12:24:07Z More conventional jewelers may be skeptical, but Ms. Slemmons says her work is about “generating ideas and tweaking the imagination.” A Jewelry Maker Who Goes Far Beyond Metal 2012-12-06T16:07:04Z Indeed, Mr. Dillinger said he was initially quite skeptical about the idea of the Jacquard. Is Apple Saying Goodbye to Fashion? 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Bill Woods, a friend of Mr. Jones who lives outside Salem, Ore., is skeptical that sexism has a role in the lack of enthusiasm for Mrs. Clinton among white men. Hillary Clinton’s Lonesome White Male Supporters 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Indeed, there was so much uncertainty about how to present Lazenby to a curious and even skeptical public that in some advertisements his face was deliberately obscured. 50 Years Later, This Bond Film Should Finally Get Its Due 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z Much more interesting is Ms. Lum’s willingness to portray herself as less than sympathetic, acknowledging — to some extent — her own preconceptions and serving as a stand-in for a skeptical and conflicted audience. Television Review: ‘Seeking Asian Female’ on PBS Shows an Internet-Order Bride 2013-05-05T21:53:16Z You were saying earlier that we should be skeptical of any actor who wants to play the hero, and yet here you are playing Batman. What Can Robert Pattinson Do to Keep You Guessing? 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z With its suspicion of Western imperialism and its skeptical hero, who finds more in common with the Iraqis than with his fellow Americans, the novel is a spiritual cousin to Graham Greene’s “The Quiet American.” These Radical Black Thrillers Fantasized About Dismantling the Police 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z But other close observers of Mr. Allen’s work were skeptical of this claim. For Woody Allen's Next Trick, Shrugging Off Bad Publicity 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z And a lot of them say it in kind of a skeptical tone, which leads me to believe that you maybe could imagine working with your own partner. “We can't stop”: Dave Franco and Alison Brie make working with your spouse look easy 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z I was somewhat skeptical until I got a severe cramp in my neck recently. Beauty’s New High: CBD Oil 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z It is a beautiful article of faith, and Oscar night is like a religious holiday that even the lapsed and the skeptical can take part in. Film: In Line at the Movies, Hoping for Good Enough 2010-11-20T19:14:00Z Judging from recent scandals in both Catholic and Protestant churches, I’m skeptical. Evangelical church accused of ignoring sexual abuse, “pedophilia ring” 2013-03-12T16:17:00Z The pressure is tremendous, her teammates not all helpful, her coach a little skeptical. What You Should Watch Now That Fall TV Has Arrived 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z That might be the Band-Aid you need, but I’m skeptical; you will never forget that this is how he responded to your decision. Carolyn Hax: She chose happiness over a higher-paying job — and pays the price 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z Brother and sister are both skeptical of received wisdom, dissatisfied with their lives and attuned to each other’s need for something other than what experience has provided so far. ‘The Man Without Qualities’ Acquires a New Volume 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Mr. Wilson, a secular Jew who says he is very skeptical about American Christian culture, cued up “Private Violence,” a documentary on domestic abuse, and nervously awaited a verdict. How the True/False Film Festival and a Church Work Together 2014-02-22T00:21:15Z He is rightly skeptical about some passages, like the birth narratives. Books of The Times: Reza Aslan’s ‘Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth’ 2013-08-05T19:15:02Z It was set up with a view to capitalizing on the burgeoning market in cable TV, but parent company Warner Amex was skeptical. 40 Years of MTV: the channel that shaped popular culture as we know it 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z But how did Disney’s movie presentations go over with a more skeptical audience, namely this beat reporter? Media Decoder: Disney Fans Get a Sneak Peek at Coming Films 2013-08-11T18:20:31Z I soon found that some in the privacy community are skeptical of Evidon’s motives. Who’s tracking your porn? 2013-12-12T00:00:00Z Though the Gang is predictably skeptical of the bar, even they’re swayed by its charms after swallowing down a super-sized serving of the bar’s signature drink. The Always Sunny Depravity Rankings: “The Gang Tries Desperately to Win an Award” 2013-09-20T17:17:00Z But many are skeptical that will hold true. After escape, Afghan director mourns her ‘lost country’ 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Though some Twitter users voiced sympathy for Williams’ plight, others were more skeptical of the woman’s version of events. American Airlines passenger claims man assaulted her by continuously punching seat 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Booth, who grew up among deaf family members, brings fierce passion to this eloquent and deeply skeptical portrait of Bell, whose inventions went hand in hand with a misguided crusade to eradicate deafness. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Asked about the new skyscraper, he was skeptical though not completely opposed. Changes to the Paris skyline? Non merci 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Her whole bearing as a performer — judicious, confiding, theatrical, skeptical — suggests a watchful distance from the persona she so persuasively embodies. Review: Cécile McLorin Salvant Wields Her Power, Drawing From Her Album ‘For One to Love’ 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z I’m also skeptical about how accurately the grand bargain reflects constituent feeling in Santa Monica, which is to say how truly balanced it is. Santa Monica's 'grand bargain' on growth and housing: A model for other cities? 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Each time, Pecorini said in an interview, he was “totally skeptical.” It May Be the Most Cursed Film Ever. These 5 Crew Members Saw It Through. 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Ms. Flanders, however, was skeptical of Ms. Streb’s ability to maintain a relationship and concerned about her workaholic personality. At Home With Elizabeth Streb and Laura Flanders: At Home With Elizabeth Streb and Laura Flanders 2011-12-14T23:55:37Z And while she is a strong believer in the benefits children get by spending time outside, she is skeptical of the idea that spending the whole day outside is necessarily better. Preschool Without Walls 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z He was an early believer in Amazon, investing heavily at a time when most analysts were highly skeptical. A Wall Street Giant Makes a $75 Million Bet on Academic Philosophy 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z But success initially proved elusive, and skeptical casting directors told her that booking anything more than a day-player role was beyond her grasp. She’s Oscar-Nominated, but Hong Chau Hopes to Stay an Underdog 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z I can’t help but remain skeptical, if only because there is, as they say, no smoking gun. ‘Shakespeare’s Beehive’ review: Are these notes and scribbles the Bard’s? 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Many Palestinians are justifiably skeptical that Israel is a partner for peace. Learning From Israel’s Political Assassination Program 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Richie serves as the sometimes skeptical audience for Scorcher’s disquisitions on the detective’s art. “Broken Harbor”: Suburban gothic 2012-07-22T22:00:00Z Critics of the “Save Chick-fil-A” bill, meanwhile, are skeptical of the policy’s potential impact. 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill passed by Texas House 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z Blunt may not have a clue what’s going on in the image, but its brief notoriety will invite others to participate in a process of skeptical thinking that needs regular exercise and broader practice. The controversy behind the painting that will hang at Trump’s inaugural luncheon 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z Despite her fondness for him, Ms. Masenda was initially skeptical about crossing a romantic line. Adding a Wedding to the Highlight Reel 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Not everyone is so skeptical, though, and two recent books, by prominent psychologists, take these modern and postmodern works more seriously. What We Know About Art and the Mind 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z It may be that TV audiences are skeptical of musicals—in the policemen-bursting-into-song sense—but emotional stories about and involving music are another story. TV Tonight: Nashville 2012-10-10T12:00:47Z And several quality-minded theatergoers were skeptical that Equity’s stamp was a decisive factor in their enjoyment. Equity Tries to Influence Show Tours 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Personally, I’m skeptical that such modest thrift would solve either problem. How About No Gifts This Year? 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z “A skeptical admiral, one of Britain’s most highly decorated submarine commanders, arrived one day to role-play in the game as a U-boat commander,” Thomas Ricks writes, reviewing the book in a roundup of military titles. 11 New Books We Recommend This Week 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z She revels in a racy personal life that’s a full-time job in itself, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights. Watch Trailers for NBC's New Fall Dramas and Comedies 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z This story first comes to you as a reporter in Philadelphia and you admit you were skeptical. Why bringing Bill Cosby to justice took so long: "I reported all of this in 2005 and nobody cared" 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z And when Tom first reveals to Benny that he’s a wizard, the skeptical Benny says, “There is no such thing as magic,” a signature line of Harry’s Uncle Vernon. Television Review: ‘Wizards vs Aliens,’ on Hub Network 2013-05-31T20:55:25Z Woodstock was actually his last rock festival, as he was skeptical of the kind of chemically fueled transcendence pursued by his audience there. How to Relive Woodstock From the Comfort of Your Couch 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z His eclectic works also differ from one another, but they all seem to express a particular, peculiar sensibility: elegant, eccentric, serious, wry, fascinated by contradictions, susceptible to beauty but skeptical, too. Dance Review: Douglas Dunn’s Autobiographical ‘Aubade’ 2014-01-28T22:32:46Z In them, Hogan complained to the popular Wise, whom he hired last August, that she wasn't doing enough to convince skeptical faculty to support him. U. of I. president says he did poor job of connecting with faculty 2012-03-08T19:46:00Z I admit I was skeptical, inasmuch as Trump is not known for his modesty, or for being reluctant to take credit for his achievements. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Trump’s secret acts of kindness? Just imagine. 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z My siblings and I are extremely skeptical of the relationship. My Stepmother? But She’s 19! 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z But actual activists, and most consumers with basic critical thinking abilities, will likely be skeptical of "The Activist" — until given actual reason to trust it. "The Activist" implosion: How a reality show working for greater good became a capitalist nightmare 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The first “Star Wars” movie was only booked into about 30 theaters in May 1977 because executives at 20th Century Fox were skeptical of the film’s box office potential. ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Fans Are Already Lining Up 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z Experts on political betting are skeptical, and they also note that it is illegal for Americans to trade on European prediction markets. Meet the GOP operatives who aim to smear the 2020 Democrats — but keep bungling it 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z At the same time, their relationship is tested because of competing interests in Skye — a smart, skeptical, quick-to-laugh girl raised by her grandparents — but also because separate destinies are beckoning. ‘Only the Young’: Friends forever? Teens navigate life 2013-03-08T03:52:01Z Her experience left her skeptical of a drug so many called “life saving”. Baclofen: the controversial pill that could 'cure' alcoholism 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Did you ever think of making him an acolyte of the Breadman rather than a skeptical observer? This Week in Fiction: J. Robert Lennon 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z But, he said, “there are really good reasons to be skeptical.” Quibi tests market for quick-hit videos with A-list stars 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Some seasoned advertising executives are skeptical about the mission of Art Everywhere. Look Up! All Signs Point to Art 2014-04-06T23:00:00Z This is an album about hip-hop ambition that’s deeply skeptical about hip-hop ambition. Pop: J. Cole, Wale and Mac Miller Return With New Albums 2013-06-26T14:00:01Z People were very skeptical of how far they’d travel outside of their neighborhoods. Chicago News Cooperative: In Dorchester, a House Becomes a Home for Art 2011-04-08T03:34:41Z You have to take a skeptical look at your objectives and be realistic about them. America’s war mistakes 2012-06-16T20:00:00Z As the art world came back to life, it reopened its doors to a world transformed — more nervous, skeptical and activist than it had ever been. Perspective | Best visual art of 2021: Jasper Johns in two venues, Medici portraits and text-based artist Barbara Kruger 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Anna Netrebko, one of opera’s reigning prima donnas, recalled the skeptical reactions that greeted her decision to make a stab at singing the dark and demanding role of Lady Macbeth in Verdi’s “Macbeth.” After Anna Netrebko’s ‘Macbeth’ Triumph, ‘Norma’ is Next 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Still, several analysts remain skeptical of Tidal, arguing that it takes more than star power to bring in subscribers, especially in an already crowded music streaming marketplace. Top musicians team with Jay Z on Tidal music streaming service 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Skepticism, Not Cynicism I have fought my whole life to not be cynical, but to be skeptical. Penn Jillette Lives on Hot Baths and Cold Watermelon 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “We got a little pushback from the directors, who were skeptical about how it might perform,” said Lee, but her husband, David Suroviec, a character technical director on the film, vouched for it. New Looks in ‘Frozen 2’ for Sisters on an Adventure 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z "Letting this move forward and allowing them to keep the existing deals in place accomplishes nothing," Hurwitz says, adding that he's skeptical of the value of government oversight. 2010-01-30T07:05:00Z A line like “Can you blame me for being skeptical? A mere boy. I don’t think he was 10 years old” turns from Buckner’s desperate appeal into a confident avowal. A Spy Opera (or Is It?) Returns to the Stage 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z In the scene, the dreamy-eyed Mr. Mead asks the skeptical Mr. Rice to pretend that their greasy-spoon coffee is fine Champagne. Taylor Mead, Bohemian and Actor, Dies at 88 2013-05-10T02:48:13Z However, George, the artists’ attorney in California, said he’s skeptical about the national law’s chances. Legal fight over California's unique art-sales law nears climax 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z The station later claimed this was a complete accident, but many remain skeptical. 13 ways Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “Cosmos” sent the religious right off the deep end 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z Casablancas remains skeptical of just about everyone, definitely including himself. On ‘The New Abnormal,’ the Strokes Flip Nostalgia Toward the Future 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z To assert your unassailable realness, you must be skeptical of whatever reality you’ve been dealt — which means that rap music, much like science fiction, perpetually refuses to accept the world as it stands. Philip K. Dick was a sci-fi prophet. Did he predict the unraveling of Kanye West? 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z “Sixtysomething, skeptical, scrupulous and allergic to flashiness or exaggeration,” Kantor and Twohey write of her, “but so low profile that she barely surfaced in Google search results. Her ambition was journalistic, not personal.” ‘She Said’ Recounts How Two Times Reporters Broke the Harvey Weinstein Story 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z You may be skeptical but one bite will prove why our readers can't stop baking batch after batch. 24 best gluten-free recipes even gluten-lovers will like 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z Although they were admittedly skeptical at first, a bond was quickly forged. Paul O’Sullivan found people with his name on Facebook. Naturally, they formed a band. 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z The energy spent fuming about Trump’s anti-press jabs would be far better used on bringing a more skeptical, context-heavy approach to everyday coverage. Perspective | Defensive, caravan-fixated and Trump-obsessed, the media blow it again. Just not as badly. 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Kraft was more skeptical about former collectors renewing their interest in coins. Coin Shortage? It May Be Time to Use Your State Quarters 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z He was skeptical of this process and so tired of the subject that he found himself avoiding her. “This Is Pleasure” 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z At first, the audience seemed skeptical, even amused, by the notion of these American cheeses served next to one of their sacred culinary touchstones. How good has U.S. cheese become? Good enough to worry the Italians. 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z That put ordinary citizens in the position of being more skeptical — appropriately so — than many in the news media. Perspective | Media must ‘fight their own DNA’ to properly cover the redacted Mueller report. 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z In “Watermark,” Brodsky explains to some of his own skeptical inquisitors in New York why he is drawn to Venice in winter. Venice in Winter 2010-11-28T09:30:00Z The rest of us, who perhaps still pride ourselves on a more levelheaded and skeptical approach to our pop-culture consumption, need to be wooed anew each time. Review of AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’: Every sleazeball has a story to tell 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z His parents remained skeptical, but when he was introduced to Queen Elizabeth II after a stellar 1980s performance with the Royal Shakespeare Company, even his mother was convinced he would make his mark. Actor Pete Postlethwaite dies after long cancer battle 2011-01-03T15:16:00Z Addicted to work, skeptical of change, they leave their passports at the office. 'Mad Men' Recap: Don Draper's Back in Style 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z The rest of the world was a little skeptical, too, until the first plant in cultivation bloomed at London’s Kew Gardens in 1889. Giant, smelly flower finally puts on show at Volunteer Park 2014-09-13T04:00:00Z I’ve always been skeptical of the idea that bad times make for good horror. The Horror of Isolation 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Yes, it’s true — and heartening — that some of the most prominent journalists in the country are expressing the need for skeptical journalism. Perspective | The media should spotlight a different kind of war expert: Those who voted ‘no’ on Iraq 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z I was initially skeptical of his tales of partying with famous people until he showed off photos of himself dancing at Studio 54 and hanging with Kiss. Remembering New Yorker magazine alum Stanley Mieses, a Talk of the Town character in his own right 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Some specialists are skeptical about the claims the promoters are making and suspect they are trying to talk up the auction price. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum 2013-07-29T22:33:04Z “I think it’s virtuous to remove barriers so people can succeed, but I’m skeptical that just getting another 100,000 immigrants to move to Detroit would solve the city’s problem.” Immigrants will save us 2012-08-04T16:00:00Z Later on, when he is recalling this fabricated account to the police, they seem skeptical. 'House of Cards' Season 3 Episode 1 Recap: Loyalty to Frank Has A Price 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Wyatt said some of the museum's supporters were skeptical at first about the Hendrix display. Jimi Hendrix, George Handel: On the street where they lived (in London) 2010-08-25T23:00:00Z Katie, the high school sweetheart who became Caleb’s wife, was skeptical at the beginning, figuring comedy was something he would outgrow. Rehab continues for comic wounded in shooting 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z If anything I’m a little skeptical of it. The Carpetbagger: My Oscar Picks: B.J. Novak 2012-02-14T17:23:40Z “They were very skeptical, to say the least. Surprisingly, my dad was O.K. with it. He said to me, ‘You can’t help who you fall in love with.’” Born for Each Other 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z That means that the more critical and skeptical the cynic is, the more likely they will be politically active. Don’t worry, be cynical: Why the fear of a nation of critical skeptics is overblown 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Price said in an email that he was skeptical at first, but was won over because they were “just nice as pie and so determined and earnest.” Stand-Up Comedy Beyond the Brick Wall 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z To put “Even a Tree Can Shed Tears” together, Light in the Attic spent years trying to convince skeptical Japanese record companies that an American market existed for this material. The Hidden History of Japan’s Folk-Rock Boom 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z Longtime collectors remain skeptical of NFTs and art experts say the Particle enterprise is just the latest iteration of a virtual art world that has yet to be proven. Cutting a Banksy Into 10,000 (Digital) Pieces 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z In 2017, when Kamensky started teaching a new class on the Revolution steeped in the best new scholarship, the ethos was “skeptical detachment from the founding mythology.” The Battle for 1776 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z “Two summers ago, I was all over it,” Mr. Anderson said, sounding skeptical. Windsor Custom at the Ainsworth 2011-12-14T23:34:36Z Bouchard’s father was skeptical of his son’s winemaking, which included low yields and minimal intervention in the nascent movement of natural wines. Perspective | Good champagne goes with pork rinds . . . 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z But many Afghans are deeply skeptical of such assurances. A free press was trying to take root in Afghanistan. Now journalists are bracing for Taliban rule. 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Adams, who met Mr. Price about five years ago and married him in 2012, said she was always skeptical of his plan to “make a quick buck” in a few months. Richard Price Finds His Pseudonym for ‘The Whites’ Annoying 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z It was a zing that a skeptical crowd needed to hear. John Kerry Recounts a Life Full of Incident (and a Few Regrets) in ‘Every Day Is Extra’ 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Pretending to be the debate moderator, Yankovic reacts with visible dismay when he hears that Trump deliberately downplayed the seriousness of the pandemic and is equally skeptical toward the president's attempts to defend his record. Weird Al's "We're All Doomed" nailed this sh*tshow of a year 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z Bush, too, was once skeptical about making change through traditional political channels. Cori Bush marched on the streets in Ferguson. Now she’s about to take her seat in Congress. 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z The analyst said that while he is "skeptical about the strategic logic" for Comcast in inking the deal, it is an excellent one for DreamWorks. Comcast is buying DreamWorks Animation for about $3.55 billion 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z “I was very skeptical but intrigued,” she said. A New Parchment Declaration of Independence Surfaces. Head-Scratching Ensues. 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z He was, moreover, witty, skeptical and an active presence on the page, questioning and probing each of the Frankfurt School’s various hypotheses, assertions and insights. ‘Grand Hotel Abyss’: Life among the original anti-consumerists 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Many critics will no doubt be skeptical about the outcome. Without 'Twilight's' supernatural chill, can Stephenie Meyer still thrill readers? 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z The movie was controversial from the start; skittish executives demanded modifications to its skeptical view of organized religion and asked for a more upbeat ending. The Weitz Brothers Help Each Other Through Hollywood Hits and Misses 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z The brother of the late Princess Diana warned Netflix viewers to watch the new season of the British royal drama series "The Crown" with a skeptical eye. UK government asks Netflix to make it clear "The Crown" is fictional 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z I think the elders especially were skeptical of outsiders. Community Filmmaking in the Amazon 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Bottom line, don't over share on FB, either good or bad, and be skeptical everything you read about marriage. Facebook’s Last Taboo: The Unhappy Marriage 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z And some former members are skeptical that, even if a rescue bidder steps in, the club will be able to lure back enough of the old guard to keep the place operating. After Decades of Drinks and Laughs, Is It Last Call at the Friars Club? 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Such gestures, executed in a public but largely unseen ecosystem, allow Ms. Swift to do good-natured brand maintenance and outreach without oversaturating a more skeptical general audience. Taylor Swift, Entering a New Era, Sticks to a Safe Space: Tumblr 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Stone, who plays Peretta, a character that does not appear in the novel, is the most skeptical of the bunch. Exclusive trailer debut of Syfy's Arthur C. Clarke series 'Childhood's End' 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z So yes, such viewers are right to be skeptical about the larger purpose "Tommy" is meant to serve in terms of its image rehabilitation. "Tommy" is bracing and earnestly woke, maybe even too much for CBS' audience 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z As for Mr. Min Min, he was pleased by the influx of visitors and the rise in his income, but was skeptical about recent developments, including the peace treaty. Visiting Myanmar: It’s Complicated 2012-08-03T16:32:39Z In a 2013 Los Angeles Times interview, Britt said when he started "there were dreams of offering television people would pay for," but most were "very skeptical about that." Former Time Warner Cable CEO and industry leader Glenn Britt dies 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Even when she was told that producers specifically wanted a South Asian actor who spoke with a Northern British accent, Ms. Gill said she was skeptical. Jodie Whittaker Brings ‘Doctor Who’ Its Biggest Change in 55 Years 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z In the course of the novel, we see him keep company with writers, directors, and producers, entertain a prince and a communist, and turn a skeptical novelist on his ear. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Hollywood “Crack-Up” 2013-06-09T15:00:00Z If you, like me, are naturally skeptical when servers persistently push a big-ticket item, you might be tempted to blaze your own path through Madame Vo BBQ’s menu. A Beef Feast From Vietnam Gets a New York Showcase 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z If you're skeptical of Champagne cocktails, this is a delightful introduction into the category — it's made with simple syrup, gin, and lemon juice. 15 best champagne cocktail recipes to elevate the everyday 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Mainstream moviegoers love franchise entertainments, but Oscar voters are more skeptical: Only seven sequels have ever been nominated for best picture. 2023 Oscar Nominations: Snubs and Surprises 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z “I remember I was a little nervous and skeptical if people were going to like the music, because it’s so different from the other people that played the main stage that day,” Kygo said. Kygo Delivers Dance Beats, With a Side Order of Pan Flute 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z "I like older women," the one-night stand tells a skeptical Deborah. The sexual celebration of mature women in bloom, from "Queen Charlotte" to Martha Stewart 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z The idea to remake the movie with his son in the lead role was the brainchild of "Hancock" star Will Smith, and initially his family was skeptical, Jaden said. "Karate Kid" Jaden Smith on dad Will: He's "crazy" 2010-06-10T21:47:00Z The 45-year-old director was skeptical when executive producer Steven Spielberg approached him back in July 2005 with the concept of making a Hollywood franchise out of a Reagan era toy line. Michael Bay ready to make you forget 'Transformers 2' 2011-01-14T22:14:24Z I was more skeptical of eating the cuisine of my home state 5,000 miles removed from its celebrated sunshine and soil. California Dreams (but No Palm Trees) at a London Restaurant 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z It’s a generation drawn to brands, yet skeptical of branding and prepackaged looks. In Fashion, Gender Lines Are Blurring 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z Critics are skeptical that Paris is going to become the next Amsterdam in just five years. Paris’ bold plan for solving its air pollution woes: Start a biking revolution 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z While her skeptical, appraising eye lends a satiric edge to her portrait of this willful narcissist, her understanding of his inner life also fuel-injects it with genuine emotion. Books of The Times: A Rock-Star Life Imagined, but Never Actually Achieved 2011-07-11T22:00:32Z Only a few days earlier, the mayor of Milan, Letizia Moratti, had pushed a skeptical city council to approve the monument. A Fine Italian Hand 2010-10-11T18:30:00Z If you are skeptical of psi phenomena, start with Pages 95 and 96. John Cleese Intends to Have His Unread Books Buried With Him 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z I was skeptical about that, but he’s been proven right. Politics is a “blood sport”: Roger Stone on his CNN ban, the “real” Donald Trump and the billionaire’s scheme to lure delegates 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Since the festival grew from a smaller independent traveling show to a major destination festival 15 years ago, DeRogatis said he is skeptical of quality control. Summer music festivals have returned — just in time for the latest coronavirus surge 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z When a skeptical Nipper tried a bite, he pronounced it delicious and the meeting was off with a bang. '22 Jump Street': Phil Lord, Chris Miller are a fresh brand in comedy 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z For whatever reason, Orszag is more skeptical today of these reforms. Who's Better at Running Medicare: Government, or the Private Sector? 2012-09-03T02:38:24Z It is perhaps the purest distillation of the current state of Drake: globally ambitious, ruthlessly effective, skeptical and wary. Review: On ‘Views,’ Drake Is Still His Own Genre 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z After so many misdiagnoses, I couldn’t help but become skeptical about all her misgivings. My crushing student debt 2013-05-18T23:00:00Z I didn’t tell people why I’d moved to Incline, preferring vague pretenses; I’d learned that when I mentioned C.F.S., they either became skeptical or joked that they probably had it, too. A Town for People with Chronic Fatigue 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z One of those scribes, Martin Harris, entrusted the first 116 pages of the manuscript—the entire Book of Lehi—with his skeptical wife, Lucy. The Book of Mormon: the Great American Bible 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z As an introvert who craves peace and quiet, I worried about whether they were right to be skeptical. The Great American RV Trip: Four families, 2,000 miles and an adventure we’ll never forget 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z And while he’s hard to map on a right-left axis — he’s skeptical of the marketplace, but not crazy about the state either — he falls squarely on the pro-technology side of the debate. Leave it to Cory Doctorow to imagine a post-apocalyptic Utopia 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z When Billy Corgan first floated the idea that the new Smashing Pumpkins album would take the form of a 33-song rock opera, his camp was skeptical. Billy Corgan Loves an Old-Fashioned American Story 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Additionally, many of the zero-waste-aspiring customers are also skeptical of the long ingredients list on some traditional cleansers. Your cleaning routine just got way cleaner 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z “Surrender” leapfrogs through Bono’s and U2’s improbable story in vignettes that zigzag between poetic and prosaic, devout and skeptical, privileged and conscientious, mystical and political. U2 Revisits Its Past, in the Name of … What, Exactly? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z “If it has a message, it’s ‘Don’t judge people by appearances, don’t tolerate oppression, be skeptical, value life and don’t let the bullies win,’” he said. BBC Plans Birthday Bash as ‘Doctor Who’ Turns 50 2013-11-21T16:09:00Z Her narration is gauzy yet skeptical, with dips into pop culture. Ghosts of Old Hollywood, as a Podcast 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Mostly, though, she seems like a skeptical, practical-minded young woman who wants to be left alone, except when she doesn’t. ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: A Wild Heroine, a Soothing Tale 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The book opens with a dialogue between the author and an imaginary interviewer skeptical of criticism's value. Criticism -- what is it good for? 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z The lack of specifics and a looming election for lawmakers led Republicans to rip Quinn as a big spender and Democrats who might otherwise support their governor to remain skeptical at best. Quinn shoves aside state's budget woes 2012-02-02T06:00:00Z While corporate interests love it, creative artists are more skeptical. Why Netflix Lets Movie Lovers Down, and What to Do About It 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Yes, the film humanizes Harding, through a lens so much more sympathetic than the skeptical NBC cameras that filmed her showing Olympic judges a broken shoelace. How I, Tonya betrays its tragicomic ice-staking protagonist 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z It is just the beginning of a conversation that will continue off and on in the weeks to come. — ct I’m actually pretty skeptical you’re going to respond to this. What is punk? 2013-05-10T00:00:00Z To help him find out — and to shut him up — Laser’s skeptical, kindhearted sister tracks down the sperm donor, who turns out to be a restaurant owner and organic farmer named Paul. | 'The Kids Are All Right': Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and the Sperm Donor 2010-07-08T22:10:00Z "It's a legitimate art show, which I was a little bit skeptical of at first," Higman said. Largest festival of disabled artists opens in DC 2010-06-08T22:30:00Z Mr. Jeselnik is more skeptical: “Who cares how vulnerable you are?” he said. Critic?s Notebook: Eddie Brill and the Comics on David Letterman?s Show 2012-01-11T23:09:20Z But she is skeptical about further prospects in Hollywood. She Never Dreamed of Acting. Now She’s an Oscar Nominee for ‘Minari.’ 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Many scientists are skeptical that regenerative techniques can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of raising cattle. Beef Is a Problem. This Seattle Steakhouse Wants to Be Part of the Solution. 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Mondi Kumbula-Fraser’s teenage boys had been begging her for a dog for years, but she and her husband were skeptical that they could handle the myriad responsibilities that come with pet ownership. In a pandemic, these pups have made all the difference The song is about bitter disillusionment, and the hard-fought wisdom that casts a skeptical eye on the meaning of commercial success. Norah Jones Returns to Her Jazz Roots 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Some staffers at NBC were skeptical of Kelly when news broke that she would leave Fox for their network. Megyn Kelly’s NBC morning show has ended 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z In spite of skeptical colleagues who ridiculed him for applying science to something so “mushy” and “religious,” he designed forgiveness interventions for therapy and studied their psychological and physiological impacts. The science of forgiveness: “When you don’t forgive you release all the chemicals of the stress response” 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z I read the book over the weekend with a skeptical eye. From ‘Fire and Fury’ to Political Firestorm 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z “He was very physically anxious,” Savas says, “making his anxious, whiny noises, very skeptical about going up close to get the treat.” Dogs, too, can find the pandemic disorienting 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z So to realize how much better musical instruments were to use as human interfaces, it helped me to be skeptical about the whole digital enterprise. Jaron Lanier: The Internet destroyed the middle class 2013-05-12T16:00:00Z Their stories are told through the eyes of a skeptical native guide named Karamakate, who is searching for his tribe after a massacre and watches as his culture is decimated by Western invaders. ‘Embrace of the Serpent,’ Ciro Guerra’s Searching Tale About Invaded Amazon Cultures 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z "Some orchestra people would be naturally skeptical, but once we get into rehearsal, the orchestra members can see there is certainly a sincere desire to engage with the sounds we're making," Costello said. Elvis Costello looks at the orchestral possibilities in Bowl shows 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z Nerem said he wasn’t qualified to comment on the damage calculations but is a bit skeptical because 4 inches on such a large storm surge doesn’t seem so huge. Rise in sea level caused $8 billion more damage from Hurricane Sandy, scientists say 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z De Waal, who directs the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, at Emory University, told me that he remains “a bit skeptical” of the story’s happy ending. Inky the Octopus and the Upsides of Anthropomorphism 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z My husband is skeptical about her conversion at age 40. Thanksgiving Deer Hunt? Sounds Like a Great Time to Talk to the Kids About Guns 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Though initially skeptical of Mr. Stovall’s prospects, Mr. Brown nonetheless sent him along to a casting with a group of other agency hopefuls. On the Runway: Caesar Stovall, Army Medic Turned Givenchy Model 2011-07-29T21:58:48Z He admitted that when he took the job with Lululemon less than a year ago, he was skeptical. Lululemon’s Kumbaya Capitalism 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z His brother’s defection upended Simon’s life, and Simon is skeptical of Frank’s motives. Paperback Row 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Warmhearted and inviting though Ferrara’s message may be, however, I am skeptical of his more utopian claims, such as the likelihood of “a new stage of human evolution” brought into existence by spiritual-minded pot smokers. Marijuana won big on election night: Four books to help process our new reality 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z More often, then, when modern morning TV host/anchors sit down with subjects like Neeson or Smollett, critics rake them over the coals for failing to deliver harder and more skeptical queries. Morning TV confessionals: From Nick Sandmann to Jussie Smollett, these interviews fail us 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z “I entered the experiment skeptical, and I left convinced that I would try grafted tomatoes if I were to grow them in a difficult situation,” he said. The mad science behind vegetable grafting 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z But their efforts were enough to convince other parents in her social networks, at first skeptical, to try it. To save her daughter, this mom became a medical marijuana pioneer 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z But GM executives were skeptical about teaming up with a maker of cheap mini-commercial vehicles. Can China Save GM? 2010-04-22T22:00:00Z We were skeptical going into the writing process. ‘Cloud Atlas,’ as Rendered by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis 2012-10-09T23:05:27Z Some were skeptical of the work’s boosting power. Commerce Meets Culture at Art Basel 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z This debate will likely hand him an even greater opportunity to try to sway skeptical tea party voters. Five things to watch in the GOP debate 2011-09-12T22:02:00Z From the beginning, I was skeptical of Billy's story, and I felt I knew he was lying from the beginning. "Monsters Inside" examines how a criminal's claims of dissociative identity disorder made him a star 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Artists and activists are skeptical that this will change, even with the diplomatic thaw. In Cuba, Artistic Freedom Remains an Open Question 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z I’ll admit I was initially skeptical how Cave’s wearable sculptures could effectively translate into mosaic glass. Nick Cave Goes Underground 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z I was only barely acquainted with her global celebrity, and skeptical about the depth a biographical jukebox musical could offer. Impersonation? Yes. But With the Right Star, Something Richer. 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Some Black professionals in the field are skeptical. Coronavirus shutdowns and charges of white supremacy: American art museums are in crisis 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z He would cheer limitations on the actions of uniformed police officers working inside school buildings and is skeptical of the explosion of single-sex schools in low-income urban neighborhoods. The Power of the Supreme Court Inside America’s Schools 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z I’d been skeptical of a trip to spring training in Florida, which runs this year through March 29. Frugal Traveler: Scoring a Baseball Bargain at Spring Training 2014-03-11T20:48:06Z Reality TV fans are a more skeptical lot than they get credit for. Donald Trump Was the Real Winner of ‘The Apprentice’ 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z To be nimble and alert, clear-eyed and skeptical, active rather than reactive. Now Is the Time to Talk About What We Are Actually Talking About 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z My parents, coping with their new reality and skeptical of American childhood rituals like sleepovers, were largely hands-off as long as I stayed at home. I Was Bullied for Being Arab. Nine Inch Nails Threw Me a Lifeline. 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Paras’s animal pals are skeptical about her new arrangement. Review | Jane Smiley’s new novel gives voice to her favorite animal, the horse 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z On Twitter, plenty of Sorkin supporters are eagerly awaiting what the adaptation will yield, though some are more skeptical than others. Reaction rolls in to news of a Broadway-bound 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z In every format, he was consistently skeptical about man’s fate. Review | ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ is a companion anthology to the new TV show 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z One thing it suggests is that Gadsby remains skeptical about the ability of comedy to express oneself honestly. Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Doubles Down on the Comedy of Contradiction 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Then the Tick comes into his life, urging him to accept his destiny as a righted of wrongs, which makes Arthur even more skeptical of his own sanity. Never-Ending Superheroes: Here Come the Defenders and the Tick 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Even when “Discovery” was first announced, Chabon said he was doubtful about it, “in that inherently conservative way that fans are skeptical.” Can ‘Star Trek’ Chart a Way Forward? 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Chris is a passionate movie lover who is nonetheless skeptical of the power of the medium, and “Bergman Island” explores her ambivalence in a playful, critical spirit. ‘Bergman Island’ Review: Love Among the Cinephiles 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Having seen me excitedly taking notes, Lloyd then pointed a skeptical finger at my notebook. The Magnificent Memory of Norman Lloyd 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Wallace was a master of the skeptical follow-up question, coaxing his prey with a “forgive me, but …” or a simple, “come on.” Mike Wallace, ?60 Minutes? Star Interviewer, Dies at 93 2012-04-08T14:57:40Z It’s not on the internet, so I was highly skeptical. With ‘Summer of Soul,’ Questlove Wants to Fill a Cultural Void 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z He noted backstage that as a child he felt skeptical about his prospects in Hollywood because of his cultural background. Oscars not so white? Academy Awards winners see big shift 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Walking into “Meistersinger,” I was as skeptical of Wagner für Kinder as the parents were of me. Wagner’s Sprawling Operas, Shrunk to Child Size 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z I was a little skeptical about how beans would work in a butter. We tasted 10 vegan butters in the name of science 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z He’s grown skeptical that humanity’s future lies in the stars, and dismissive of tech billionaires’ ambitions to explore space, even as he acknowledged, “I’m partially responsible for that fantasy.” A Sci-Fi Writer Returns to Earth: ‘The Real Story Is the One Facing Us’ 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Yet some in the Chinese directing community are skeptical of the limited reach of the reforms. Chinese directors question promised reforms over censorship 2013-07-19T16:17:14Z For Taseer, Benares incarnates a curious quality of modernity: the city makes anthropologists of the devout and believers of the skeptical. “The Twice-Born,” A Searching Memoir About India’s Identity Crisis 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z “Diplomacy through gastronomy — first I thought this was a gimmicky concept, and I was skeptical,” said Cassandra Agredo, the Mission’s executive director. | A Meeting of the United Nations of Gastronomy 2013-07-31T22:13:59Z So while I rode the elevator up to the seventh floor to dine at the Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits — the highest restaurant in Charleston, in the recently refurbished hotel the Restoration — my gut felt skeptical. A Charleston Restaurant Twisting Lowcountry Classics 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z The fashion press was skeptical and “some people thought she was just another society lady designing clothes,” as Bianca Jagger once put it. The Making of Carolina Herrera’s Fashion Show 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z Her passionately expressed political views, subjected to Callahan’s skeptical eye, are revealed as, however offensive, mostly trivial and silly. ‘Vanessa: The Life of Vanessa Redgrave,’ by Dan Callahan Convincing an increasingly skeptical audience of the safety of football may be her toughest test to date. Keeping the Cowboys Cool, as N.F.L. Takes the Heat 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z Be extremely skeptical about anything he tells you regarding his drug use. Perspective | Ask Amy: Parents test drug-taking son 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z The slightly dry first act belongs to Mumler and the skeptical lawyer bent on proving him a fraud. Review | History meets mystery in Arlitia Jones’s slightly spooky drama ‘Summerland’ 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z “The public is generally skeptical when it comes to contemporary music,” he said. With Politics as Backdrop, Hamburg’s New Hall Looks to America 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Mel Gooding, a critic who wrote commentaries for the book, said he remained skeptical of claims from test designers and manufacturers. Chains, Whips and Misery: Studying and Preserving Old ‘Lunatic’ Asylums 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z While many researchers are skeptical that the Seoul-based group will ever get enough high quality mammoth DNA to clone one, cloning is a viable de-extinction technique for more recently deceased species. De-extinction won’t make us better conservationists! 2013-09-06T12:40:00Z Abrams convinced skeptical Paramount executives to run a campaign that retained a sense of old-fashioned mystery, earning scorn from industry pundits as surveys showed little enthusiasm among prospective moviegoers. "Super 8" defies skeptics with big box office debut 2011-06-12T15:52:58Z I don't regret remaining skeptical about the motives of the Chicago police, a department notoriously and historically anti-black. There's at least one true thing Jussie Smollett said about his allegedly false hate crime report 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z His freedom of movement closes off follow-up questions or skeptical rebuttals. Trump’s favorite venue for making news — or avoiding it — is right in front of the presidential chopper 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Sometimes people are skeptical of this, which I think is odd, since women often change their names when they marry and no one questions the validity of that. ArtsBeat: Cheryl Strayed Talks About 'Wild,' a Memoir of Hiking and Grief 2012-04-05T17:18:37Z As an academic researcher, developer of artistic technology and amateur artist, I was quite skeptical about crypto art when I first read about it several years ago. Why would anyone buy crypto art – let alone spend millions on what’s essentially a link to a JPEG? 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Not to mention skeptical members of the media. George Lucas' museum designs for L.A. and S.F.: a first look at competing plans 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z That piece also quoted Times executive editor Dean Baquet on the importance of reporting that questions official pronouncements, and it noted recent skeptical pieces of reporting in The Post. Perspective | The media should spotlight a different kind of war expert: Those who voted ‘no’ on Iraq 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Brown is skeptical whether the art market’s frenetic pace can or should resume once the pandemic subsides, and he is carrying his doubts with him to Gladstone. Gavin Brown Closes His Gallery and Joins Forces With Barbara Gladstone 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z The parade of cooked flesh begins with chicken; call me skeptical for thinking it’s because chicken is cheap, compared with some of the other cuts, and the restaurant would prefer we fill up on it. Toro Toro: a steakhouse where you shouldn’t order the steak When Jonah asks me why he can’t be little again, I tell him that’s just the way life is.Jonah remains skeptical. Motherlode Blog: Autistic and Coming (Reluctantly) of Age 2013-05-07T18:20:55Z They also tend to be more skeptical of over-the-top promises made by manufacturers. Skin Deep: Men, Once Again, Invest in Skin Care ? Skin Deep 2011-12-20T17:06:18Z "What are these Jewish values that we so vaguely admire? Is Michael Bloomberg the best person to answer that question before an increasingly skeptical younger generation?" Michael Douglas to be honored by the Genesis Prize Foundation 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z While Senator Kisseler, for one, is skeptical that “there are enough good musicals for four theaters,” executives at Stage Entertainment see no evidence that ticket buying would slow. ‘Tarzan’ and ‘Lion King’ Make Hamburg a Theater City 2012-12-09T20:23:34Z In the Trump era, the Standard has differentiated itself from other conservative publications, including the Examiner, by maintaining a skeptical and sometimes oppositional tone regarding the president. The Weekly Standard, influential conservative magazine, will shutter 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Fetherston, head bartender at the Columbia Room, admits he was skeptical. How to make frothy cocktails without the egg: Use chickpea water. 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z When he stands outside the proceedings, watching the unfolding of his designs with quiet satisfaction, Mr. Dillane infuses his Prospero with an appealingly skeptical humor. Theater Review | 'The Tempest': Air Sprite, Feral Creature, Rapturous Love and Other Sorcery 2010-02-26T03:15:00Z I mean, I love wine — I just wrote a book about it, in fact — but I’m skeptical of bringing the whole wine-snob thing to topics like cheese, coffee, chocolate, whiskey, water. Is Vermont becoming the Napa Valley of beer? 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z But visual originality may interest Ms. Ackermann less than a skeptical conceptual framework. What to See in New York City Galleries This Week 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z But while this colorful and inquisitive cinematic essay on the state of the art world is occasionally skeptical and consistently thoughtful, cynicism isn’t really on its agenda. Review: ‘The Price of Everything’ Asks $56 Billion Questions About Art 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Apparently, the shift manager was skeptical, but Jones and the other workers “told her that it needed to be done.” Krispy Kreme worker runs doughnut through glazer 25 times, creates monstrosity 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Concluding his skeptical remarks, Wilberforce turned to Huxley and asked mockingly whether it was through his grandfather or grandmother that he claimed descent from an ape. Did Capital Punishment Create Morality? 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z I wasn't too familiar with Lee, so I was slightly skeptical. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z It’s not a categorical difference — the basic skeptical, semidetached tone remains — but there is a powerful lingering over words, and a new kind of growl. Review: In ‘The Blackest Eye,’ Aye Nako Draws on Race and Identity 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z In the North, the Democrats’ emphasis on bread-and-butter issues drew enormous numbers of new black voters, but many middle-class blacks remained skeptical of the big-city political machines. Can You Be Black and Republican? 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z “I’m increasingly skeptical with products that over-promise,” said Ron Robinson, a chemist in Manhattan who specializes in the technology of cosmetic ingredients and is the founder of BeautyStat.com, which reviews new products. Skin Deep: Promises From the Powder Room 2013-05-06T20:52:57Z He spoke for everyone who was “snarky”–mocking, cutting, sarcastic, skeptical, cynical–in the face of “smarm.” When the absolute right to snark turns sour: A Gawker believer reconsiders the manifesto he once held dear 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z While many users agreed that this method would help, others seemed skeptical. Viral parking hack sparks debate online: 'We've been doing it wrong the whole time' 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Whether or not van Aelst was well versed in his time’s scientific and philosophical developments, his exacting attention to visual experience aligns him with a burgeoning age of skeptical, irreligious reason and scientific naturalism. Art Review: Willem van Aelst Still-Life Paintings at National Gallery 2012-08-10T04:50:08Z “She was very skeptical of the conventional view and brilliant at finding the person or situation that was telling about the broader picture. She was a great reporter.” Joan Didion, ‘New Journalist’ Who Explored Culture and Chaos, Dies at 87 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Corporations like Nike are motivated by profit, and I’m skeptical about making big business an altar of worship or a moral guidepost. Don’t speak for my military family: A veteran’s wife on Colin Kaepernick and the Nike boycott 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z The Venetians, though, remained skeptical; “we will read about you in the newspaper next day,” one predicted. Learning to Navigate the Venetian Lagoon Like a Pro 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z Hawaiian historians are skeptical, saying ancient burials on the islands took place on land. A Surfer?s Waterborne Homage 2010-11-19T21:23:00Z "We are skeptical that Sirius will lose shock jock Howard Stern to Clear Channel given Stern's issues with the FCC, although the posturing circus has commenced," he said. 2010-02-04T04:39:00Z When she clearly and unapologetically articulates her professional goals, which include becoming the agency's first female creative director and dreaming up a famous catchphrase, Don fires back with skeptical follow-up questions. 'Mad Men' recap: The vision thing 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Army in 2002, when he was twenty-two years old, not because he supported the impending invasion of Iraq—even then he was “skeptical”—but because he wanted to photograph it. “Relentless Absurdity”: An Army Photographer’s Censored Images 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z “I was skeptical at first — I even deleted an initial email with the invitation to the weekend,” Mr. Bond said. These Men Are Waiting to Share Some Feelings With You 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess so,” Martin said, sounding skeptical. They Are Also 2 Wild and Crazy Guys 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z But like most in the low-immigration camp she is skeptical about guest worker plans, at home or abroad, seeing a slippery slope to exploitation. Favoring Immigration if Not the Immigrant 2011-05-08T22:39:54Z Pixar These creatures of the night emerge to frighten and feed off their victims: young children who tell their skeptical parents that ghosts and goblins lurk in their closets. Pixar’s Monsters University: When Hairy Met Scary 2013-06-13T18:12:17Z She speaks for the smart, skeptical and awkward trapped between adolescence and adulthood in her songs. Lorde reigns at Aragon 2014-03-19T05:37:00Z Still, I am skeptical of characterizations of people as solely bad. Why Won’t My Boyfriend Shut Up About How Much He Loves His Ex? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Some Russian media were skeptical about the plan and there were reportedly some doubts inside the Russian space program as well. Russia film crew set to blast off to make 1st movie in space 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z While lecturing before scientists skeptical about the rigor of his work, he launched into a bizarre metaphor about elephant dung. ‘The Empathy Diaries’ Is a Beautiful Memoir About the Life of the Mind and the Life of the Senses 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z Like a lot of critics, in and out of music, I’m pretty skeptical about awards shows. 12 Grammy Nominees You Need to Hear 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But this piece of skeptical paternal wisdom identifies a serious flaw in “Life of Pi,” which embraces religion without quite taking it seriously, and is simultaneously about everything and very little indeed. Movie Review: ‘Life of Pi,’ Directed by Ang Lee 2012-11-20T17:49:12Z She was initially skeptical of whether $100 would be worth it for a pool party, so her friends paid for her ticket. Back in Lesbian Paradise, at Long Last 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z It is up to a few outliers to broadcast the city’s charms to a skeptical crowd of regulars, who mostly see the city from the back seats of chauffeured sedans. Cheerleading for Milan 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z The actors on “The Boys” also embrace its skeptical, misanthropic streak, and consider it well-suited to the times. ‘The Boys’ Is Back, More Relevant Than Ever 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z Faucher brings a deep, masculine, romantic sound to “My Time of Day” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” pairing wonderfully with the sure soprano of Ball’s beaming but skeptical Sarah. A lively ‘Guys and Dolls’ that’s easy on the eyes and the ears 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z She also looks at people, but as if they were members of a different race — she's curious but quite skeptical. 'Attenberg': Young woman decides to join the human race 2012-05-03T20:20:04Z "I was skeptical that any TV show would last, and I thought, 'What if this was a fiasco?'" he recalled. 'Simpsons' celebrates its 26th season with — what else? — a death 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z “I am now among those skeptical that Jeffrey killed himself,” she writes. Review | A Jeffrey Epstein accuser shares scathing allegations in a new memoir: ‘My book is my day in court’ 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z I, still toting the guidebook and noting that it called summiting Lembert “far too challenging to be considered for inclusion in easy day hikes” was skeptical. For hikers, Yosemite National Park rewards originality 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z At first, fans were skeptical of Richards' role both as a candidate to host "Jeopardy!" and an executive producer with a role in the search for a new host. Mike Richards is out as "Jeopardy!" host amid scandal ... but we're not rid of him yet 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z In dire economic straits after World War I, and forced to take in lodgers, she was at first skeptical of Hitler. Footsteps : Looking for Christopher Isherwood’s Berlin 2013-04-12T19:04:41Z Are you sure you didn't just memorize the colors from those alphabet charts in kindergarten? a skeptical tenth grader asks when I explain. Confessions of a synesthete: What it's like experiencing the alphabet in full color 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z And the post in question — the one he was initially skeptical of — is at the Komische Oper Berlin, where he takes over as general music director next year. A Conductor Comes Into His Own in the Opera Pit 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z That ambivalence is on display in the fifth episode, in which a skeptical Mr. Rogers is summoned onscreen to act out some murder-related fan fiction about him. When Fan Fiction and Reality Collide 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z “Some parents are skeptical and very rude,” he said. In Search of the Meaning of Life? Meet Me at the Monkey Bars. 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Initially skeptical, he said, he ultimately found it exhilarating. No Scrolling Required at New Dating Sites 2012-04-13T22:15:04Z She seems earnestly interested in each man even if sometimes she’s obviously skeptical and other times apparently bored by his monomaniacal, grandiose or evasive discourse. Katarzyna Kozyra: ‘Looking for Jesus’ 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z It isn’t long before the girls begin to do exactly what they’ve been taught — to question, to be skeptical; in short, to use their brains. An Adulterer, a Gang Member, a Dystopian Teacher: 3 Novels of American Womanhood 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z That makes me a little skeptical about film.” Shaun Tan?s Wild Imagination 2011-04-23T04:30:02Z He wants his students to be skilled at pitching ideas in the real world of developers, zoning boards and skeptical neighbors. ‘The best thing since the brick’ 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z The more skeptical, however, might see doors that lead nowhere as merely a mirage of deliverance. Review | In the galleries: Tim Doud takes a tactile turn 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z The Romani were skeptical at first, but “it was really good that they do what we do, in their way,” Macras said. Roma Tell Their Stories in a Dance-Theater Work From Berlin 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The production wants the audience to both like and be skeptical of its straight male protagonist, and it includes gay characters but doesn’t fully embrace them. ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Review: Nanny Doesn’t Know Best 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Jimmy, however, is more skeptical, and with good reason. "Boardwalk Empire" recap: Unhappy surprises 2010-10-11T05:01:00Z The best modern read is perhaps a combination of Deborah Blum’s “Sex on the Brain” and Cordelia Fine’s “Testosterone Rex,” with the first being supportive of biology and the second more skeptical. The 1,328-Page Novel That Captivated the Primatologist Frans de Waal 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z When I tell friends I’m going to Coachella, they look skeptical and disapproving. ArtsBeat: A Sold-Out Coachella Begins Today 2011-04-15T15:54:01Z I am also skeptical of marauding bands in our neighborhood. My Wife Wants to Buy a Gun. Help? 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Nyman stars as a skeptical expert in parapsychology who tells the audience about some of the uncanny stories in his research. New Plays Like ?The Little One? Put Scary Onstage 2010-06-26T02:39:00Z The skeptical reader recoils: “Oh, I don’t want to be part of that.” The real Grizzly Man: No one knows brown bears like Vietnam vet, monkey-wrencher, wild man Doug Peacock 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z "To be honest, I'm skeptical that there'd be a sound report associated with such a small earthquake, but it's possible," he said. Mystery solved? Minor quake hit Wis. town 2012-03-23T11:53:00Z In the broader sense, the season is skeptical about various versions of the American dream. Review: ‘American Crime’ Fixes on Migrant Dreamers in the Fields 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z That’s a claim that seems, if not impossible, certainly subject to plenty of skeptical inquiry. Poor Dov Charney says he’s down to his last six figures 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Regarding the merger between American and US Airways, I, too, am skeptical of the “benefits” the airline promised. Where’s my refund, US Airways? 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z In this case, Bing/Farecast says buy, so I guess I will, even though I’m a little skeptical of their methods. 2010-02-17T13:47:00Z Well, I’m skeptical of artists who are comfortable. William Jackson Harper on ‘Primary Trust’: ‘I Needed to Do This Play’ 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z If you’re skeptical of that view, just look at the scandal in the military at Walter Reed Hospital. Should doctors withhold bad news? 2012-06-07T15:20:00Z It’s understandable to be skeptical of how easily Mr. Hardwick’s theory of nerds matches his business interests. Critic’s Notebook: Chris Hardwick of Nerdist Industries 2012-08-20T22:05:41Z “The landfill may be a good idea,” acknowledges one skeptical native, “but it’s like everything else in this town — no transparency.” The Scenes of the Crimes: Landfalls, Stadiums and Creepy Blogs 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Angel’s upbringing makes her a prime example of the type of young Jew the magazine is trying to reach: hungry but skeptical. She’s Building a Little Jewish Magazine On Big Ideas 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z I was skeptical, but I was on the clock, and I didn't have any ice cream in the freezer, so I got cracking. These two-ingredient brownies are one baking hack that doesn't sacrifice on flavor 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Tom Loveless, who researches education policies with the Brookings Institution in Washington, was skeptical about the way the survey looked at U.S. high school students. American students are less happy than many of their peers around the world 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Some are skeptical that the upcoming workshop — which will reportedly focus on diagnosing FSD, how to develop clinical trials for drug prototypes and patient input on optional therapies — will just lead to more analysis paralysis. FDA turns its attention to “female Viagra” 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Protestants, who were skeptical of many Catholic rituals, combated demonic possession with more informal practices such as impromptu prayer for the afflicted individual. Exorcisms have been part of Christianity for centuries 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z People online had some reason to be skeptical. When Axel Webber Was Rejected From Juilliard, the Internet Stepped In 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z This dish is a celebration of MSG, but if you're skeptical, replace it in equal parts with nutritional yeast. Our 24 best vegan Thanksgiving sides for meatless magic 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Good-natured but guarded, she at first functions as the skeptical surrogate for the audience. Review: Opinions Collide in the Explosive Comedy ‘Eureka Day’ 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Coming of age in the nineteen-sixties, he reveals himself, in his films, to be enduringly skeptical of authority. The Brian De Palma Conundrum 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z “When I met Joe, I was a little skeptical, I’m not going to lie,” she said. Two Survivors Make It to the Merge 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z “Joshua” was made into a relatively unheralded feature film in 2002, starring Tony Goldwyn in the title role and F. Murray Abraham as a skeptical priest. Rev. Joseph F. Girzone, Author of ‘Joshua’ Novels, Dies at 85 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z So despite the sea change in the last few years, Mr. Moses is skeptical of companies suddenly trying to tap the L.G.B.T. market. The Evolving World of Gay Travel 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z “I was a little skeptical about going further downtown, to tell you the truth,” she said. The Last Picture Show? Moviegoers Cautiously Take a Seat 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Some people are skeptical, says Sajet, and see the entire enterprise as a vanity project. How the National Portrait Gallery’s gala tapped A-list celebrities to become a hot ticket 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Many scientific experts were dismissive of the leak theory at first, thus validating the early skeptical reporting. The media called the ‘lab leak’ story a ‘conspiracy theory.’ Now it’s prompted corrections — and serious new reporting. 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Anonymous Call me contrary, but I’m skeptical of sagas where one party is all Glinda the Good Witch and the other Boom Boom the Bad. Social Q?s: How Do You Feel About That? 2010-02-27T02:45:00Z As time went on, Benatar and Giraldo grew increasingly skeptical about the prospect of building a jukebox show based on their own lives. Does Broadway Need Another ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Musical? Pat Benatar Says Yes 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo that the enthusiastic Stark and the skeptical Banner toss around in discussing the possibility and desirability of building Ultron is one of the high points of the movie. The New “Avengers” Is Really About the N.S.A. 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z But the committee does understand how potent a tease, cliffhanger, and "coming up this season" montage can be to persuade a skeptical viewer to stick with the story. From clear scripts to big-name casting, the Jan. 6 hearings meet the standards of must-see TV 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The skeptical Mr. Sieburth is more of an admirer of Nostradamus than I am persuaded to be. Books of The Times: Prophecies by Nostradamus and Climate Central 2012-07-23T20:56:24Z When a fellow parent brings up a child’s exclusion, then even a skeptical audience needs to say, “I can see why you’re upset. I’ll talk to my kid to see what’s going on.” Carolyn Hax: Getting out of a circle of ‘friends’ and their mean-girl daughters 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z “I’m highly skeptical that this would be enough to permit undercapitalized galleries to survive a long period of closure.” Los Angeles Dealers Create Their Own Virtual Gallery 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z “It really is for you to understand who I am, which is exactly what I want. I want skeptical people kicking the tires. ‘Is this guy legit? No notes, same logo: Dr. Oz’s campaign is like his TV show 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Friends come over for parties, gaze into her skeptical hazel eyes, and inform me that Luna resembles a person wearing a dog suit. Anthropomorphism and the World of Canine Luxuries 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z In doing so he implicitly made a case for what I and many others are skeptical is possible: that it's viable, if hardly easy, to be both successful and observant in Hollywood. Etan Cohen, director of 'Get Hard,' is used to confounding expectations 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z English-speaking Latinos also were somewhat skeptical of English-language news and programs. Poll: English-speaking Latinos turn to Spanish TV 2010-08-12T20:24:00Z To be honest, we’re a bit skeptical of the whole account. Why laughter makes no sense: The surprising science behind what tickles our funny bones 2014-04-09T22:59:00Z Pointing out the hypocrisy of rich comedians talking about airport woes, when in reality they fly private, he said: “I want you to leave my show skeptical about performance.” Bo Burnham, Discovered on the Internet, Now Challenges It 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z Later, over breakfast in New York, she told a skeptical Mr. Fish she thought it could have a commercial life. He Changed ‘Oklahoma!’ But ‘Oklahoma!’ Hasn’t Changed Him. 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z Fear is born from ignorance, and before I understood what kombucha is or how it's made, I was skeptical — if not terrified — not just of making it, but trying it. How to make kombucha at home 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z I had read a lot about CBD in preparation for my experiment and had mixed, which is to say highly skeptical, feelings about it. What happens when you try all the CBD products you can find? 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z But Gardner, now a Sirius XM radio host, said that many peers were skeptical of her motives at the time. The Original ‘Real World’ Cast Reunites, Older but Still Not Polite 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Others, meanwhile, were more skeptical of Hawaii daydream, in response to the state’s overtourism concerns. Man's hilarious fake trip to Hawaii goes viral on Twitter 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z While those millennials and Gen Zers may be bullish on astrology, some experts are skeptical of its use in the dating realm. A New Dating App Asks: Do Our Stars Align? 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The Biden team has been advised by experts that mandates and vaccine passports might just backfire, making the vaccine skeptics more skeptical. ‘Now we are trying to figure out how to live with it’: Inside Biden’s push to crush covid 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z And Mr. Whitney himself quotes some skeptical voices. ArtsBeat: Salon Article Rekindles Debate about Paris Review and C.I.A. 2012-05-29T18:13:10Z Retailers may be skeptical and put these bottles on the lower shelf or the far edges of the burgundy section. Perspective | For Burgundy’s best-value wines, look south 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, he’s skeptical it augurs any broader back-to-basics art world shift. In Seoul, the Art World Gets Back to Business 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z The film’s only problem is that it may leave you so skeptical that you’re not sure you’re getting the unbiased story on the scan, either. Review: ‘The Widowmaker,’ a Heart Care Documentary 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Rasmussen, who toured the campus with her, said he was skeptical of Zimmerman’s top pick at first. They Have Finished Moving 225 Tons of Reimagined Art 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z He’s skeptical of what neoliberalism offers, even in a best-case scenario: “Relentless environmental destruction and congested cities, compensated for only by the opportunity for lots of shopping. Is this really the only future possible?” ‘The Hidden History of Burma’ Traces the Vanishing of Hope 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z The end result of this experiment is mind-blowing and even pushed Bilton's own skeptical views of social media's detrimental effects to a new level. HBO doc shows how it's easy to make "Fake Famous" influencers, whose job is to "make you feel bad" 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z It was a multimedia extravaganza in front of a skeptical crowd. They laughed when Diddy launched a fashion line. Then he changed the industry. 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z With this blip of nonsense still fresh, I was skeptical when I read the news that another breakfast chain, Dunkin’ Donuts, also would be changing its name, cutting itself down merely to Dunkin’. The Slight Profundity of Dunkin’ Dropping the “Donuts” 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z I was a little skeptical, but they said, “We guarantee you: Let Jeffrey go here for two weeks, and he is not going to want to come home.” Sherri Shepherd Skates Through Life 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z When a news release announced that kitchen rugs were the latest home design trend, some were skeptical. Trends in Design and Home Furnishings 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Some prominent figures remain skeptical of Ms. Trump’s commitment to their causes. Will Ivanka Trump Be the Most Powerful First Daughter in History? 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z Montgomery County planners were originally highly skeptical, however, and years of Labquest frustration followed. How Nazi scientists and their wind tunnels ended up in D.C.’s suburbs 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Even if one were skeptical about them, wouldn’t a fact-checking piece at least be expected to acknowledge their existence? Off with his head: The manufactured scandal over Hasan Minhaj 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Compared with his debut album, “High Top Mountain,” from last year, which was lonely and desolate, too, this one feels even more skeptical, and is richer musically with only a few extra brush strokes. Sturgill Simpson’s ‘Metamodern Sounds in Country Music’ 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z He said he was used to intense conversations with park visitors skeptical of his message. Amid the Monument Wars, a Rally for ‘More History’ 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z A lot of people, including advertisers and station owners, were skeptical of her ability to appeal to wider television audiences, and even Bernstein admits it took a few seasons for Williams to find her footing. Wendy Williams made a lot of enemies in radio 20 years ago. Now she’s a daytime-television staple. 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Season 7 began with Bauer defending his ways before a group of skeptical legislators in a congressional committee. '24': Drones On 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z In the interminable run-up to the springtime Oscars, many in the industry have been skeptical. Oscar Preview: Five big questions ahead of Sunday’s awards 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z And yet Serpell is too much the realist — the skeptical social novelist — to believe the fate of a nation can be resolved so tidily. Review | ‘The Old Drift’ is a brilliant literary response to generations of bad politics 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Despite President Trump’s recent policy shift, Guerrero remains skeptical about family reunification and immigration policy going forward. She’s a successful TV star. But she’s still grappling with her parents’ deportation. 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Perhaps the hardest thing for the more skeptical and less mystically inclined of us to accept is that mulling these metaphors often turns people into, in Pollan’s handy phrase, “fervent evangelists of the obvious.” A Strait-Laced Writer Explores Psychedelics, and Leaves the Door of Perception Ajar 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Most Burmese remain skeptical and still afraid, Mr. Lieberman explained, adding, “One of my friends said, ‘They’re moving like a snail.’ ” In Aung San Suu Kyi?s Myanmar: Two New Films 2012-02-21T23:15:35Z Kicking back, lobster roll in hand, at the mini acoustic stage, I'll admit I was slightly skeptical. The Secret Garden Party escapes to New York 2011-08-09T13:15:08Z I was skeptical — Berkshires Shirakaba’s Web site bills it as a “Japanese American” accommodation — but if there was any chance that it would resemble a ryokan, our stay would be worth it. Journeys: Seeking a Japanese Guesthouse Experience, Closer to Home 2012-06-22T15:52:40Z They’re skeptical that violence will reach East Beirut or that it’s time for students to stop their exams and leave. ‘1982’ Review: When War Canceled School 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Not long after Marx and Chast arrive together, they appear to be collecting material: Marx is instantly skeptical of the whole grandma shtick, noting that the woman in the kitchen “looks about 19.” Review | You’re invited to dinner with Roz Chast and Patricia Marx, but you’ll have to go to Staten Island 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z In the show’s introductory episode, the hosts talk about how few health-focused podcasts are skeptical of wellness. Breaking Down the ‘Wellness-Industrial Complex,’ an Episode at a Time 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z How did you manage to win over some very skeptical students? That's Mr. Danza to You: Tony Danza Goes Back to School for His Reality Show 2010-10-01T13:48:00Z Then a screening of the first two episodes at the Television Critics Associations press tour prompted one of the showrunners, Lisa Joy, to defend that assault of Dolores to a room of skeptical reporters. Women Now Rule Westworld. But Was It Worth It? 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Jess, I too was skeptical of the pressure to embrace the natural parenting movement — and then my husband and I decided to conceive and I suddenly found myself surrounded by the pregnancy police. Motherlode Blog: The Unconscious Impact of 'The Conflict' 2012-04-24T23:17:32Z This is a note of mea culpa from a novelist who was once skeptical of Hollywood, and paid a price for it. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Hollywood “Crack-Up” 2013-06-09T15:00:00Z As an outsider, he is, in effect, the passionately compassionate yet skeptical observer of Ines’s life and work. A Stilted Vision of a Declining Europe in “Toni Erdmann” 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z But many residents are skeptical that the road will be properly paved. Personal Journeys: In a Costa Rican Beach Town, the Road Less Paved 2013-09-05T13:01:09Z But she seemed skeptical that Ohwow, which is expanding to a pop-up shop in SoHo and another Book Club at the Standard hotel in Miami, might emerge as a legitimate gallery. Curating a Downtown Scene 2010-11-18T18:41:00Z Wearing a striped pointed cap, this circus figure of ambiguous gender seems simultaneously skeptical and kind, rueful and understanding. Tip Toland’s cheery, startling ceramic ‘jesters’ hold court at Seattle’s Davidson Galleries | Art review 2012-11-16T23:21:05Z For once, they were right to be skeptical. 'Antiques Roadshow' Accidentally Appraises High School Art Project at $50,000 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z Jobs made many trips to Japan and India as part of his supposed quest for spiritual enlightenment—something he once claim to have attained, at least to his skeptical guru, Kobu Chino Otogawa. Review: Alex Gibney's Documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine Pulls Back the Curtain 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z The world is now more skeptical and less patient. Into the Wild With Kanye West 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Woody kindly did not point out that the skeptical suburbanites owed us all dinner. Detroit: The Most Exciting City in America? 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z “The Rouhani administration is clearly on the record as being very, very skeptical of Ansar-e-Hezbollah and enforcing of morality laws by vigilante groups.” Acid attacks in Iran sharpen row over Islamic dress and vigilantism 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Though some daredevils were quick to share photos of themselves at the same precipice, others were more skeptical of the desire to achieve such a feat. Twitter users scold woman who posed on 2,800-foot mountain's edge: 'No picture is worth falling' 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Pinnock was initially skeptical if ABC was the right home for his edgy and inventive show, but he’s been impressed by the network’s backing. ABC’s ‘For Life’ hopes to change the way we see network TV 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Robert De Niro co-stars as a financial guru who's fascinated by him, with Abbie Cornish as Cooper's skeptical girlfriend. `Limitless' tops box office with $19M 2011-03-20T19:16:04Z Wassberg Johnson says she doesn't believe Europe will embrace ice en masse any time soon "I'm skeptical," she says. Will record heat make Europe embrace the American ice cube? 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z “The Tree of Life” went the furthest in connecting the individual soul with its cosmic correlatives, and even though I’m skeptical of Terrence Malick’s cosmology, I believe in his movie completely. Arts & Leisure: Film Favorites of A. O. Scott and Manohla Dargis in 2011 2011-12-14T13:13:18Z It wasn’t the first time Brown changed a skeptical mind as he embarked on a career in Nashville. Kane Brown could be the future of country music. So why is the industry skeptical? 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Andre M. Perry, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington who has written about race and dress codes, is skeptical of today’s restaurant guidelines. Leave the Sweatshirt at Home. Dining Dress Codes Are Back. 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z This show offers an exceptionally beautiful immersion in his gentle yet skeptical vision. Art In Review: Gaylen Gerber 2013-01-24T23:47:21Z He finds lodgings run by a widow, Anna Gersdorff, whose youngest son, Walter, is skeptical of Nazi propaganda. Review | Turn up the volume: This month’s best audiobooks have something to say 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z When Vanessa reflects on a friend’s decision to commit his wife to an asylum, it might have enriched her character to have her take a skeptical look at the same choice in her own family. ‘Vanessa and Her Sister,’ by Priya Parmar 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Though some skeptical social media users say they’re less than thrilled with the new ad, one NTC official claims the crusade is succeeding just as they had intended. Nebraska likened to 'odd kid' in state’s latest tourism campaign 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z For the most part, Helen is outraged and skeptical and a little sad, rather too much like you or I might be looking in on such a community from the outside. A Coming-of-Age as American as Apple Pie 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z Something lurked in the teen’s gracefully skeptical eyebrow, his bloodstained apron, the guarded intensity he beamed into the camera. Richard Avedon’s Portraits of the American West Ride Again 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Ellie is skeptical, but still agrees to join her best friend for a wild after-hours excursion — which turns out to be a trip to the mall. ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 7: Secret Origins 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Similar to many teenagers growing up in the '70s, Hyde is skeptical of the government and authority, often doing drugs or partaking in underage drinking as forms of rebellion. Here’s why “That ‘90s Show” is missing these “That ‘70s Show” cast members 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Ms. Kelly, as she tells it, set out to persuade an equally skeptical audience, the Garda National Immigration Bureau in Dublin. When Life’s a Crazy Mess, Try Going Onstage 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Nirvana, skeptical and noisy and prankish, seemed as if it wanted to destabilize or overthrow rock — the history of it, the business of it, the attitudes around it. Scott Weiland, a Symbolic Voice of the Shifting ’90s Rock Scene 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Murray, a Democrat, said on Tuesday he was skeptical that Seattle needed the cards in a state that allows its residents to obtain a driver’s license regardless of their immigration status. Seattle mulls creating city ID card to include illegal immigrants 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Smith, the author of “Shakespeare’s First Folio: The Making of an Iconic Book,” a forthcoming study of the Folio’s migration around the world, said that when Mount Stuart first contacted her, she was skeptical. Shakespeare First Folio Discovered, in Time for an Anniversary 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z However, inmates themselves were skeptical at first about the quality of education they were getting. Re-inventing college for prisons 2012-12-15T17:00:00Z It also carries more risk of failure in a nation still deeply skeptical of government activism. Obama delivers confrontational address 2012-01-25T03:23:00Z The consequences of the escalating mendacity are nowhere more profound than in Evan’s relationship to Connor’s skeptical younger sister, Zoe, in whom Dreyfuss invests an irresistible mixture of tenderness and adolescent discontent. ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ radiates charm and wit, and that’s no lie 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z If you’re skeptical — either of the location or the ingredients, or in a country where food-borne illness is a common problem for travelers — don’t risk it. How to Actually Eat Like a Local While Traveling 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z As one who is perhaps not overly predisposed to dwell on the joys of life, I was skeptical. Need a New Self-Help Guru? Try Aristotle 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z At the time I considered the cloistered world of the university and the unique powers of intrigue and manipulation this professor possesses, and I was skeptical. A witch hunt or a quest for justice: An insider’s perspective on disgraced academic Avital Ronell 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z On one hand they are an appealing embrace of sentimentality in our Disney- and Hallmark-infused world, where art is usually — and often disappointingly — skeptical of tender emotions. Loss permeates Jim Hodges' art; prepare for heartbreak 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z The fastidious Adam is initially skeptical about taking on her case. Review: In ‘Unseamly,’ a Woman Takes On an Apparel Tycoon 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z I didn’t want Nat to be too amused, at least not in a skeptical way. A Dark Ride 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z His protagonist was a wealthy man who felt trapped — mired in middle age, tired of a decades-long marriage, skeptical of the superficial people around him. The Mystery Buffs in the White House 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Instead, victims have to recount their story to an often skeptical audience. Compartmentalizing Woody Allen: What America chooses not to see 2014-02-02T17:46:00Z She was both excited and skeptical about the idea, she said, because the Greek economic crisis that began in 2009 had meant deep cuts in all areas of government spending. Building a Hub for New Art ‘Under the Shadow of the Acropolis’ 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z No one was more skeptical than Ms. McEntire when Ms. Ervin and her team broached the idea of a restaurant as a means of reigniting the local economy. A Tiny Town Was Dying, but Reba McEntire Came to the Rescue 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Ms. Rossellini was skeptical, concerned that her controversial history might damage the project. Down on the Farm With Isabella Rossellini 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z But critics are skeptical about whether liberties were taken in depicting certain historical events. China takes no chances on starry propaganda movie 2011-06-09T13:16:05Z Despite the nimble writing here, skeptical readers will argue that “Stress Test” skirts many questions raised by critics of the Obama administration’s handling of the economy and the financial crisis. Books of The Times: In ‘Stress Test,’ Timothy F. Geithner Recalls Crisis Days 2014-05-11T21:52:32Z But just as some dance purists couldn’t imagine street dance onstage, some hip-hop diehards were initially skeptical of Merzouki’s importation of it to the theater. Music Center throws a four-day hip-hop party, and Brazilian dancers of Compagnie Käfig lead the way 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z While Williams and Miller believed their protagonists—and often identified with them—Albee was just as often skeptical if not down right distrustful of what his characters said, and how they said it. Postscript: Edward Albee, 1928-2016 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z The announcement was widely reported in the news media, but often in a skeptical or disparaging way. The Cicadas Are Here. For the Chef Bun Lai, They’re on the Menu. 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z As the sun dipped low in the sky, a herd of cattle meandered down to the water, shooting skeptical looks our way as we jumped off the bow for a swim. Setting Sail on the Winding Waterways of California’s Delta 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z They were, above all, savage and skeptical, and therefore felt very much of our moment. In Europe, Opera Takes On Our Time 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Pérez, one of South Florida’s largest condo developers, was more skeptical. The Water Will Come, but Not to This Miami Home 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Motta is skeptical, however, whether representation in the privileged art world really leads to political change. Gender-Fluid Artists Come Out of the Gray Zone 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z Last fall, in one of a slew of whither-the-Phil think pieces that have filled the New York musical press in the past year, I took a skeptical view of his recent account of Beethoven’s Fifth. The New York Philharmonic Picks Jaap van Zweden 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z I’m not interested in reading those other kind of books, either, and I completely understand that someone would think that’s what I wrote, of course they would be skeptical because why would they think otherwise? “I’m the parent who wants their kids to have sex”: Mary Louise Parker talks poetry, nudity, one-night stands and her brilliant new book 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z I'll admit, I was skeptical when I first took this buttermilk cake out of the oven; visually, there's very little to distinguish it from an average pound cake. How a buttermilk cake from Oklahoma won the 1955 World Series for the Brooklyn Dodgers 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z “Your skeptical friends and your out-of-touch parents have told you that cryptocurrency was a passing fad and that all of these coins one day would be totally worthless,” he continued. The Crypto Crowd Holds a Glittery Awards Night, Despite Fiascoes 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Ultimately, it is a mysterious Mass. Does the score reveal a skeptical, long-suffering composer in his last years resolving doubt, as some scholars have suggested? L.A. Phil gets theatrical with Beethoven's Missa Solemnis 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z I ask Gang if these aren’t just pipe dreams, impossible to get past Chicago’s political gatekeepers or a skeptical public. Can the Chicago River be saved? 2013-02-24T15:00:00Z I’m a little skeptical when I hear the Koch brothers talking about prisoner forum. MC5’s Wayne Kramer on why Trump is “very much so like Richard Nixon” 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z A mere 5 percent of Americans lived in urban areas altogether, and many — like Thomas Jefferson — were deeply skeptical of them. Perspective | Washington is now a cool city. That’s terrible news for American democracy. 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Johnson acknowledges that she was skeptical when another sister, who died six years ago, thought an ultimate Castle achievement would be his work earning a Smithsonian spot. James Castle, subject of Smithsonian show, put ‘taught’ in self-taught Frank is skeptical that farmed white truffles will ever be commercially viable. Black truffles from Down Under conquer U.S. summertime menus 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z “I was skeptical but let it play out because Caressa was a good person and so much fun,” Mr. Miltz said. Their Interfaith Relationship Turned a Corner on Christmas 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z But some are skeptical of the optics of his interview. Weinstein set to face his toughest legal challenge yet in New York trial 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z But some customers are skeptical of apothecary brands. Skin Deep: The Modern Apothecaries 2011-07-06T19:52:54Z In many of these books, the past has hardened the protagonists, rendering them isolated and skeptical of good will. Gay Literature Is Out of the Closet. So Why Is Deception a Big Theme? 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Critics were skeptical, but his defenders included longtime friend Gore Vidal. Hollywood ‘fixer’ Scotty Bowers dies at age 96 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Or if she’s underage, at least a slice of pizza? If the exchange is to be believed, Lucy was skeptical that the messages were coming from the real James Franco. James Franco’s oddest stunt yet 2014-04-04T18:55:00Z The case fell to Waring, who was skeptical of any federal role in enforcing racial justice and ready to dismiss the charges. A South Carolina Judge Writes a Book About a Predecessor, an Unsung Giant of Civil Rights Law 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z “Some people will see this and be skeptical. I’m not a skeptic,” Friedkin, 83, said in a telephone interview ahead of the release of the documentary in New York and Los Angeles on Friday. 'Exorcist' director Friedkin films the real thing in documentary 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z But he added that he remained skeptical after he "watched the footage" of children leaving the building. Megyn Kelly Presses Alex Jones on Sandy Hook Denial 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z I came to Tuesday night's competition disgruntled, disappointed and highly skeptical. "American Idol" recap: Sympathy for Mick Jagger 2010-03-17T14:49:00Z “As a scientist, I am very skeptical unless I see research,” he said. Skin Deep: Gold Face Cream: A Costly Leap of Faith 2010-05-24T22:51:00Z "My peers were skeptical about L.A. audiences. There was a lot of dire talk, so I felt so vindicated and overjoyed and grateful about the response we got," said Saunders. Experimental troupe Wilderness to bring back sold-out show 'The Day Shall Declare It' 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Though some hail the O-Shot as a much needed advancement in women’s sexual health, many doctors are skeptical of Runels – and his methods. Dr Orgasm will see you now: is the O-Shot what women need for better sex? 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The principal cast members are all fluent in German, and many of them were skeptical that the translation could be done effectively. They Translated ‘Hamilton’ Into German. Was It Easy? Nein. 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Not unlike an expensively tattooed panhandler, the couple elicit only a skeptical kind of sympathy. Review: Staying Together ‘After Love’ and Regretting Every Moment 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z I was a little skeptical of the science nerd played by Mary Wiseman, but she is providing a much needed counterpoint to Burnham’s morose demeanor. ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1, Episode 4: Remain Klingon 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z “I was skeptical — I was very questioning at first,” said Hab Touch, secretary of state at the Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts, who has also spoken with some of Toek Tik’s confederates. He Sold Away His People’s Heritage. He’s in the Jungle to Get It Back. 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z We experience this “concentrated lesson in bewilderment” only from Jeffrey’s skeptical point of view. Don DeLillo’s novel ‘Zero K’ captures the swelling fears of our age 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Humanists were skeptical of the older, competing claim that the point of studying culture, especially antiquity, was for its own sake, as a way to understand the nature of truth and beauty. Art’s Greatest Enemy Might Not Be Science 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z This makes the state a kind of metonym for New England at large: old, overwhelmingly white, conservative in character if not in politics, skeptical, flinty, salty or whatever other mildly condescending euphemism you prefer. In ‘Vacationland,’ John Hodgman confronts surrealism of adult life 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z I’m deeply skeptical of the fashion-as-art talk of recent years, which, judging by what’s been produced, has rarely advanced beyond opportunism on either side of the equation. New York Fashion Week: Male Models at the Line of Beauty ? NY Fashion Week 2011-09-16T23:20:18Z You’re a psychotherapist, but at times in the book you seem skeptical of the very enterprise. ArtsBeat: Q. and A.: Gary Greenberg Talks About 'The Book of Woe' 2013-05-29T17:00:01Z For now, it’s safe to say that Jimmy McGill invented the term as he improvised an alibi before a pair of skeptical Albuquerque detectives. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2, Episode 2: What’s Hoboken Got to Do With It? 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Fortunately, the book and the accompanying promotional tour have taken such an unconventionally nasty turn that it is only likely to sour skeptical Democrats and independents on her further. Hillary: The perfect one 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z And there remain things to be skeptical about. Review: Plácido Domingo Takes On a New Role at the Met Opera. (His 149th.) 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z I walked in curious, excited, and a little skeptical: Was it really that good? For Critics and Fans, Nearly 29 Years of ‘Stomp’ Memories 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z British writer Susanna Forrest, whose memoir “If Wishes Were Horses” explores the historic relationship between women and horses, said she was skeptical of sidesaddle when she started researching her book. These women want to bring back sidesaddle riding. Is that okay? 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z World leaders are due to meet in Mexico in November for the latest round of climate change talks, but observers say they are skeptical about how far the biggest carbon emitters will agree to go. Film fetes small steps to address climate change 2010-04-22T15:02:00Z Even at the outset of his Hollywood career, Boseman was clear-eyed about — and even skeptical of — the industry in which he would become an international star. Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z Although the experts he contacts break down the telltale signs of possession, he remains skeptical even as those signs manifest themselves. 'The Possession of Michael King' fails at found-footage fad 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Haven is willing to do anything to raise Sera up, a willingness that delivers its own challenge to their romance, as she is skeptical of this new man with his new passion for equal partnership. How Trump killed off my romantic lead 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z But she said in an interview that she was skeptical that the extra study time was a significant factor. ‘Jeopardy!’ Keeps Seeing Winning Streaks. Champions Ponder Why. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z “I’m a historian. I’m always skeptical of projections. I thought they were way too high — but I was wrong.” The stunning rise of cremation reveals America’s changing idea of death 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z In an email, Alison Findlay, deputy chair of the British Shakespeare Association and a professor at Lancaster University, cast a more skeptical eye on the 19th-century article, calling it “almost self-consciously playful.” Alas, Poor William Shakespeare. Where Does His Skull Rest? 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z To a listener skeptical that anything coherent might emerge from either mélange, each proved an absolute delight. Review: Operas Within Operas Within Operas: A Baroque Explosion in Boston 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z In interviews with various media outlets in China last month, Mr. Liu said he was surprised by the findings of the Chinese historians but also skeptical of them. ArtsBeat: Sotheby’s Report Defends Chinese Scroll It Sold as Authentic 2014-01-14T19:17:40Z “I was skeptical at the beginning. I am now convinced this is not just a publicity stunt.” French commission to urge return of looted African art 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Fortunately, other sites, skeptical of the Gawker story, were willing to commit a little more reporting to the allegations about Smith and Fox. The Shep Smith story shows the failure of fact-checking 2014-05-01T14:42:00Z Mom is also obsessed with American pioneer stories, which she recounts like campfire tales to her two skeptical daughters, who struggle to care for her. Deirdre O’Connell, Theater’s Master of the Melancholy Mom 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Fans of the new pollution monitors tend to also be skeptical of government efforts to keep air clean and say they are wary of the air quality data that the government provides. The American Citizen’s Guide to Clean Air 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z “Anyone with a library card and a skeptical gene in his body could do what I did.” A Reality Check for Steinbeck and Charley 2011-04-03T22:00:12Z Sister Powell’s additional reasoning for sticking with an affordable oatmeal-based product is due to her not wanting to spend a lot of money on beauty products because she’s skeptical of the industry. Nun's skincare routine goes viral on TikTok and it only has 3 steps 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z “I’m very skeptical of socially engaged art that ends with a happy ending, because we’re not living in that world,” he added. An Artist Honors Tamir Rice, One Orange Object at a Time 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z But the group wanted to keep its own perspective on them: a little ragged, a little skeptical, and also fascinated by both academic Minimalism and mystical cycles of rebirth. Review: School of Seven Bells Has a Final Album With a Sad Back Story 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Now, I assure you that, like those skeptical passersby with whom you might be tempted to identify, I recognize the apparent ridiculousness in this ritual. The Agony and the Eggstasy 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z She is dating the initially skeptical boyfriend, who comes around to her point of view, then dies. Joe Queenan's guide to horror film cliches 2010-10-22T11:00:00Z He’s a reluctant volunteer, shocked by the primitive conditions and skeptical that these pagans will ever be brought to the light of science or God. Review | As catastrophic waters rise in Thailand, a writer examines the past and imagines the future 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z He was deeply skeptical about scientific claims of impartiality and worried about the destructive effects of modern life on tribal peoples. Edmund Carpenter, Archaelogist and Anthropologist, Dies at 88 2011-07-07T23:15:41Z Mr. Goss said in a phone interview that he was skeptical upon hearing about the Dabo bequest, since the art world is riddled with hype. Antiques: Restoration Project: A History of Leon Dabo 2012-07-19T20:19:07Z The more skeptical and cynical I get the more soft are my feelings. Finnish fairytale wins fans, Cannes films warm up 2011-05-17T10:59:32Z They also installed a dumbwaiter in the kitchen — another idea that Pushelberg was originally skeptical of. A Surprisingly Simple Fish Dish From a High-Concept Design Duo 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z There he announced himself to be trying to develop “an intermediate position that is sympathetic and skeptical at once.” Two Views of the Tumult on American Campuses 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Yet he was skeptical of the frame in which his work was being received. Cult Fame and Its Discontents 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z You can say you want to take his answer at face value, but you’re skeptical — so if there is something on his mind, you hope he’ll trust you with it when he’s ready. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Sharing is scaring? A cheater’s confidant no longer trusts her friend. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Wallace was a master of the skeptical follow-up question, coaxing his prey with a "forgive me, but ..." or a simple, "come on." CBS correspondent Mike Wallace dead at 93 2012-04-08T14:45:00Z Hongmei isn’t a pushover, but her youth has made her skeptical of everybody close to her. Review | Geling Yan’s twisty thriller ‘The Secret Talker’ begins with a creepy but alluring text 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Despite the rave reviews, some in traditional medicine are skeptical about what hypnosis achieves. You Are Not Getting Hungry …: Using Hypnosis to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z “It reflects my skeptical view of the world, although I don’t want to be regarded as a political person,” he said. Cultural Studies: Facebook Bios: Truth or Fiction? 2010-06-18T20:05:00Z I admit I was a little skeptical myself. Operation Ceasefire and the Unlikely Advent of Precision Policing 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z But some are skeptical that one case has the power to change the industry significantly. Lights, Camera, Weapons Check? Actors Worry After Baldwin Charges. 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Normally, I would be skeptical of Montana as a pizza destination, but my friend is a former New Yorker and full-time Italian, so I trusted her. What you really want for Thanksgiving is pumpkin pizza 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z An external reviewer said that if the two police officers who interrogated Marie hadn’t documented their own “bullying and coercive” behavior, he “would have been skeptical” that such conduct actually happened. The Lesson Here Is Listen to the Victim 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z “Missionaries” is skeptical at best; it does believe, however, in fiction’s ability to illuminate these dark places. The Intricacies of Colombia’s War, Stitched Together in a Novel 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Like any good work of criticism, “De Palma” will be catnip for passionate fans while also serving as a primer and a goad for the skeptical and the curious. Review: Brian De Palma Says He Is Hitchcock’s True Heir 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z The commission says that more than 3,000 providers are available to serve these women, but many experts are skeptical that these facilities will be able to accommodate the women displaced by the new rule. Is Texas’ reproductive health care in jeopardy? 2012-11-03T12:00:00Z But many historians, even those of liberal bent, took a more skeptical view. 2010-01-29T05:49:00Z And Ms. McCloud, who counts herself among the skeptical parents, said that, assuming the vegan transition was executed thoughtfully, she would keep her children enrolled. When Your Kindergarten Goes Vegan 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Her hair is cropped short, her eyes are skeptical, defiant. Is Kamala Harris Generation X’s first vice president, or just another boomer? 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Though some commenters on another popular clip said they were craving the berry blend, others were more skeptical and likened the bowl to an unprepared smoothie. TikTok users are craving 'nature's cereal' as new breakfast bowl trend 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Later that year, Memphis caused a furor at the annual Salone del Mobile, Milan’s revered Italian furniture fair, unapologetically infecting design with postmodernism’s skeptical mixing of styles, symbols and emotional content. A Polymathic Italian Designer, With Muses and Friends 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z I was skeptical that our ancient GPS device would be a moneymaker, but then one website offered me between 25 cents and $17 for it, depending on the condition. How to get rid of unwanted, outdated electronics 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z The best bossa nova was light, sensitive, skeptical, measured, full of silence. Review: The Rio 65 Trio Resurrects the Barreling Sounds of a Samba-Jazz Band 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z House, Sarbanes takes a more skeptical view of gerrymandering as a general practice. A tour of what may be the nation’s most bizarrely gerrymandered district 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z “But it doesn’t really address the issue of overall lack of representation. I’m optimistic, and I’m also skeptical. Who’s going to hold who accountable?” Orchestras Are Rushing to Add Black Composers. Will It Last? 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z “We commend the skeptical hotel clerk who saw through the scam and alerted law enforcement, bringing this scheme to a halt.” Wu-Tang Clan imposter gets prison for cheating hotels, limos 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z When there started to be talk of reviving Arrested Development–even before it went off the air in 2006–I was, to put it mildly, skeptical. Dead Tree Alert: It’s Not TV. On the Set of the New Arrested Development 2013-05-09T11:17:23Z Most were skeptical, given Mr. Woo’s dating record. They Were in Love. They Were the Last to Know. 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z This is “Oklahoma!” for an era in which longstanding American legacies are being examined with newly skeptical eyes. Review: A Smashing ‘Oklahoma!’ Is Reborn in the Land of Id 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z “If there are 10 to 20 reviews, I would be pretty skeptical of the star rating,” said Myles Anderson, the founder of BrightLocal, a marketing firm that helps companies manage their online reputations. How to spot fake reviews on travel sites 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z They were extremely skeptical about the entire thing. Timothy Leary’s liberation, and the CIA’s experiments! LSD’s amazing, psychedelic history 2013-12-14T21:00:00Z While some were skeptical of this media performance, Mr. de la Renta heaped praise on their brief collaboration, saying that Mr. Galliano’s designs were commercial winners. Critic’s Notebook: Fashion in 2013: Runway, Red Carpet, Fashion Week and More 2013-12-27T21:59:28Z But given how we’re introduced to Sophia — in all her dumpster diving, shoplifting glory — it doesn’t seem completely unreasonable that her father would be skeptical about her ability to support herself. Review | ‘Girlboss’ is so two-thousand and late 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Some home cooks, skeptical of Ms. Bracken’s copious use of canned and processed ingredients, have tried their own updates. Peg Bracken?s Cookbook Returns, Canned Soup and All 2010-08-18T22:03:00Z The skeptical public processes the cult leader as a clown. Nxivm Had a Cult Leader Made for the Internet 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Some naysayers are simply skeptical of remaking the beloved franchise. Why Kate McKinnon will be the breakout star of ‘Ghostbusters’ — and the election 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Marx was skeptical of the political and social potential of what he termed the “lumpen-proletariat,” those on the margins of society who lived not unlike the residents of the Bathtub. Hushpuppy, anarchist antihero? 2012-08-09T19:40:00Z Ocasek wrote about love with an outsider’s skeptical view, and he liked to hide dark or funny ideas in songs that seemed as romantic as prom themes. Ric Ocasek’s Essential Songs: Listen to 11 Tracks 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z I'm OK with Art being somewhat skeptical of Raylan, given that he knows more about Raylan's dirty dealings, but this feels like Vasquez is being pigheaded because the plot told him to be. 'Justified' 'Fugitive Number One' recap: blood and betrayal 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z In a nutshell — in a brightly colored, economy-size value pack — “Sausage Party” traces the dialectic of enlightenment in the life of a skeptical sausage named Frank. ‘Sausage Party’ Is an Animated Sex Comedy About Food ... and God 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Okay, some people are skeptical of Superman’s strength. How the New 'Batman v Superman' Trailer Totally Changed My Mind 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Eccentric as it is, “Future” is one of the best skeptical books about the online world, alongside Nicholas Carr’s “The Shallows,” Robert Levine’s “Free Ride” and Lanier’s own “You Are Not a Gadget.” Jaron Lanier: The Internet destroyed the middle class 2013-05-12T16:00:00Z However, other sex workers were skeptical of their motives, finding them self-serving rather than truly dedicated to social change. “Hookers for Hillary” doesn’t speak for all sex workers: “Presidential politics is not where we will find our liberation” 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z It happened in an unlikely way: A stranger’s advice, skeptical doctors, a full recovery. Can a thinking person still have faith? My skeptical, honest quest for religious answers 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z “Let’s stress test our ideas, bounce them off others, including those who are skeptical,” she said. Africa Center Post Gives Michelle D. Gavin a Chance to Show Diplomatic Skills 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z Andrews knew this was a familiar comic trope plumbed in movies like “The 40-year-Old Virgin,” and that’s why he was skeptical of it. Inside the Minds of Two Expert Improv Comedians 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z Critics should be transparent about their biases, so let me confess one: I am skeptical of hot men in comedy. Chiseled Cheekbones and Comic Chops: Why We Don’t Like Our Stand-Ups Hunky 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z "I wasn't skeptical, but I was kind of cavalier, thinking it'll never happen." Family in 'Becoming Us' aims to bring insight to transgender issues 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z Be somewhat skeptical of bars hawking margaritas at such a low price point. $1 tacos at El Borracho’s happy-hour fiesta 2014-03-05T22:32:30Z He got a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, in London, where he studied percussion and grew skeptical of trends in contemporary classical composition. Joe Jackson, Past, Present, and Fast Forward 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z If you're skeptical or simply trying to convince a beet skeptic, make a batch of this earthy beet soup and dig in. 33 best vegetarian soup recipes because baby, it’s cold outside 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z It’s easy to be skeptical about a plot structured around dreams and hallucinations, so often the hallmark of lazy writing. Theater Review: ‘The Awake,’ by Ken Urban, With Consciousness in Limbo 2013-08-30T22:36:00Z Bored by academic research and skeptical about her job prospects, she dropped out of Columbia and began writing for Partisan Review. The Cutting Mind and Romantic Heart of Elizabeth Hardwick 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Tyson begins by asking, in imitation of those skeptical of climate change. Watch: The Neil deGrasse Tyson climate denier take-down we’ve been waiting for is finally here 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z M.I.T. was skeptical about the rigor of her own work as well. ‘The Empathy Diaries’ Is a Beautiful Memoir About the Life of the Mind and the Life of the Senses 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z At once hopeful and skeptical, she visited spiritualists, mediums and people who claimed to be able to record the voices of the dead and examined her own experience of bereavement. Film: Eastwood Breaks Another Mold 2010-10-14T15:50:00Z She even showed her skeptical younger brother the joys of dancing while clean. Raving Sober: Remembering Last Night in the Morning 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z The good people at Mythbusters are turning their skeptical eye next toward a show about a little family from Springfield: the Simpsons. 'Mythbusters' Will Take On 'The Simpsons' 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z For a good critic, listening to a recording should be like a skeptical stroll around the new-car lot, not an unwrapping frenzy on Christmas morning. Do you want poptimism? Or do you want the truth? 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Jenny is skeptical, but agrees to fetch the Medusa-like monster and sic it on Frank if she has the chance. 'Sleepy Hollow' recap: 'Awakening' of Katrina 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Jonah, how would you describe “Mystery Science Theater 3000” to a skeptical or uninitiated viewer? ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ at 30: Still Talking Back to the Screen 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z He also grew skeptical of modernism and its aesthetic covenants. ‘The Life of Saul Bellow: To Fame and Fortune, 1915-1964,’ by Zachary Leader 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z Though we were pleased that Lewis was taking an interest in our field, we admit to being skeptical when we heard about his book plan. The Two Friends Who Changed How We Think About How We Think 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z “We were initially all very skeptical that anything would change with this review.” Swiss Museum Settles Claim Over Art Trove Acquired in Nazi Era 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Many art advisers and collectors are skeptical, waiting to see the works first. Damien Hirst Is Back With an Underwater Fantasy. Will Collectors Care? 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z The New Republic, of which Foer was editor twice — Hughes invited him back in 2012 partly as a demonstration of good faith for a skeptical staff — appears intermittently in “World Without Mind.” A Trust Buster for the New ‘Knowledge Monopoly’ 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z In one of the few skeptical assessments of this elusive quality, Pauline Kael, reviewing “Sophie’s Choice,” suggested that Ms. Streep was too controlling, too calculated, to create characters of full and spontaneous humanity. Film: That Unmistakable Streepness 2010-02-20T04:19:00Z They’re both grungy, skeptical outcasts — but Rebecca proves a bit more willing to engage with society. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Shrill’ and ‘October Faction’ 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z But he was skeptical anyone would want to revive them because it would be a step back instead of forward for humanity. Would bringing back extinct animals turn out as badly as it did in ‘Jurassic Park’? 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z In scenes like a conversation between a skeptical Josiah and two young Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mr. Cheshire skillfully writes about the burdens and silver linings offered by faith and other inheritances. Edan Lepucki’s ‘California,’ Alberto Moravia’s ‘Agostino,’ and More 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z “I was skeptical,” Mr. Nam said, “but he told me that the neighborhood was starting to change.” Seoul’s Hundred Faces 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Some fans have grown skeptical over the years that it will ever happen, even as Sandor starts to seek redemption and Gregor, as a zombie, becomes an even more mindlessly evil character. Major "Game of Thrones" prediction: The Cleganebowl is coming — finally 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Christopher M. McDonough, an associate professor of classical languages at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., was skeptical that the game would encourage more players to read Dante’s work. 2010-01-30T05:20:00Z But he says he was always “very inquisitive and very skeptical and honest.” ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus pens support for Day of the Girl Child 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z Humphrey Bogart, trying out some overdone makeup for one of his last films, is fierce with skeptical defiance. Classic Hollywood Photos That Reveal Who Movie Stars Are 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z On land, they prefer sniper fire, and a skeptical Ana is to be their latest sharpshooter. ‘Mayday’ Review: Misandry Is the Most Dangerous Game 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z “People are skeptical that it’s just rice and onions, but that’s deceiving,” Mr. Aaron said. An Exuberant Take on Onions and Rice, for Passover and Beyond 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “You did not,” said skeptical interviewer Tracy Smith. George Clooney says he’s cut his hair ‘for 25 years’ 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z It had been a decade since he last appeared onstage, in Aquila Theater Company’s “Prometheus Bound,” and in the intervening years he had noted skeptical attitudes toward President Obama, a man he admires. For David Oyelowo, the Time Has Come to Play Othello 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z I am skeptical, though, of “so-so” as any kind of useful measure of how well a school will serve your kid. Perspective | School choice puts parent’s instincts in conflict 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Critical lessons about being skeptical of those who attack fellow Americans while wrapping themselves in the flag will be lost for students whose textbooks adhere to these standards. 11 heinous lies conservatives are teaching America’s school children 2013-03-13T16:34:00Z His mother is skeptical; Leonardo is also blind, which the movie wisely doesn’t belabor. ‘The Way He Looks,’ a Debut for a Brazilian Director 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Thomas, in the midst of his Kickstarter run in March, told The Associated Press he was skeptical of the model working right now for all $3-$5 million movies. Zach Braff launches Kickstarter campaign for film 2013-04-24T12:41:11Z A few were skeptical and claimed ownership of their capital. Why I banned “The Handmaid’s Tale” — and why we need it more than ever 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z I, however, remained skeptical, until I took a bite. The absolute best way to make juicy pork chops 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The detective of Conan Doyle’s stories is more skeptical of power. The Shape-Shifting Sherlock Holmes, Now Playing the Villain 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z But some Mondrian experts are skeptical that the evidence is definitive, especially considering that the piece was unfinished and without a signature. Is the Mondrian Upside Down, or Is It an Abstract Enigma? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z A skeptical East Coast type by nature, I started having some newfound, Californian feelings about “the energy” of the forest. T Magazine: The High Life 2011-03-25T17:30:04Z The skeptical Casey’s the one who gets his plumage cracked by an angry God. Review | The Almighty is a cutie-pie in ‘An Act of God’ 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Still, the cards remain firmly associated with the occult—and, while Crispin is sympathetic to that tradition, she aims to bring tarot to those who may be skeptical of that way of thinking. Making the Tarot Literary Again 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z And they trust in one another as recognized practitioners in the same skeptical tradition. Why march for science? Because the value of social trust — under attack by Trump — is worth fighting for 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z Other TikTok users were skeptical about Dunkin’s knife grab because the video doesn’t clearly show where he could have gotten the knife from. Dog reacts to owner's fake choking in an unexpected way: 'Certified dogter' 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Cameron herself is a quiet, skeptical presence, determined to survive by keeping her head down and her feelings protected. Review: ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ Resists the Straight and Narrow 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z I was skeptical when a friend invited me to what seemed an abandoned corner of the otherwise trendy Meat Packing District, but my doubts were erased with the first bite. Seven Places in Europe We Call Home 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z To a public skeptical of experts, he seemed refreshingly average: just a curious guy asking questions impulsively. Larry King, Breezy Interviewer of the Famous and Infamous, Dies at 87 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z They're just resigned to it, and profoundly skeptical of feminist claims that change is possible. Loretta Lynn's music: That's how the Republican women I grew up with talked (behind men's backs) 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Nesteroff, author of “The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy,” said he was similarly skeptical when the National Comedy Center asked him to be a curator. George Carlin’s Belongings Find New Home at National Comedy Center 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z She’s an assured, if somewhat derivative singer who still feels like a skeptical pop interloper. The Playlist: Harry Styles and Beth Ditto Take the Plunge and Go Solo 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z About Sue: Harold Bloom was skeptical that the real Emily Dickinson ever shared an erotic embrace with her sister-in-law. “Dickinson,” from Apple TV+, Is Deeply Weird and Dazzles Gradually 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z I’ll admit, as somebody who writes about TV and politics, that I was skeptical, too. President Trump’s Show Has Been Canceled 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z The stakes are high for the budding industry, with its drug-dealing talent, skeptical mothers and piles of cash, and so are tensions. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Unlocking the Cage’ and ‘The Breaks’ 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z "I'm very skeptical," says a 28-year-old doctoral student who didn't want his name used, for fear of sounding churlish. Can the Pompidou Center Revive a Fading French Town? 2010-05-18T08:10:00Z I have not heard the performance, but those commentators who have seem to be skeptical. At the Met Opera, a Note So High, It’s Never Been Sung Before 2017-11-07T05:00:00Z Harvey Smith, an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, is skeptical — and there isn’t much available data. We’re in the golden age of travel pillows. Too bad we hate them all. - The Washington Post 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Burnand faced a tough challenge to match its impact, Moorhouse added, especially since his photos needed to appeal to younger generations that were more skeptical of the monarchy. King Charles’s Photographer Wanted a ‘Little Piece of Theater’ 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Likening cable companies to drug cartels, Oliver was skeptical of claims that they will continue to honor net neutrality. John Oliver rails against cable companies over net neutrality 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z He asked Trump on-air recently to help persuade his wife, who is skeptical about vaccines, to get immunized. Greg Gutfeld has risen to the top at Fox News — and that’s no joke 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Others, meanwhile, were more skeptical of the exchange. NASA scientist blasts Hinge match who joked she was probably 'the receptionist' 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z OAN airs few commercials; the Herrings are skeptical of advertising as a prime revenue source, relying instead on subscriber fees that cable systems pay content providers for their programming. An inside look at One America News, the insurgent TV network taking ‘pro-Trump’ to new heights 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z While both were highly skeptical about marriage, they are now all-in. When They Knew, They Knew. And Nothing Else Mattered. 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z While the film is set on the border between the United States and Mexico, Mr. Scott says it is “skeptical about very the idea of fixing any kind of boundary; political, moral, psychological, spiritual.” Critics' Picks Video: 'Touch of Evil' 2010-06-15T13:27:00Z Babbitt, though, was less averse to a general listenership than skeptical of the need to compose for it. Making Milton Babbitt’s Legacy Less Fearsome 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Some users were skeptical as to the veracity of the images, with one questioning how the prank's victim didn't notice all of the spelling mistakes. Woman tricks man who texted her into thinking he adopted a chimp: 'You have successfully adopted Bubbles' 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z We see its image several times in the exhibition, organized by Holly Block, executive director of the Bronx Museum, and María Inés Rodríguez, an independent curator, through skeptical contemporary eyes. ‘Beyond the Supersquare’ Looks at South American Modernism 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z I remember being skeptical when he said something like he makes his movies for the people who live in the places he depicts, that he wants locals to think he got the places right. The Carpetbagger: My Oscar Picks: Sarah Vowell 2012-02-23T20:24:02Z Who better then to reassure skeptical audiences than Justin Lin, a man known for course-correcting previously ailing franchises such as The Fast and the Furious and Star Trek? Cracking the whip: who should direct Indiana Jones 5 now that Spielberg is out? 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z Even some proprietors are skeptical of the uniformity they offer. Skin Deep: Salons Offering a Menu of Pre-Selected Looks 2012-06-19T16:36:05Z Levy, who described himself as “slightly to the skeptical end of that sliding scale,” enjoyed “Berkshires U.F.O.” ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Returns, Because 2020 Isn’t Scary Enough 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z He and others are skeptical of digital utopianism, and also worried that accumulated wisdom and long-standing rituals of the craft are in danger of being swept away. Movie Review: ‘Side by Side’ With Keanu Reeves Charts Filmmaking Advances 2012-08-30T22:01:06Z But even apart from the pandemic, LoMonte urges employees to “be skeptical consumers” of the supposedly ironclad rules in their workplaces that forbid posting on social media or speaking to reporters. Perspective | The Trump administration is muzzling government scientists. It’s essential to let them speak candidly to the press again. 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z In part because of this attempt to balance skeptical wisdom with dreamy reassurance, the movie itself is far from perfect. | 'Crazy, Stupid, Love': What?s a Guy to Do if His Wife Cheats on Him? Head to the Mall 2011-07-29T00:02:43Z The government earlier this month announced a revised tax it says will bring Hollywood back but film buffs remain skeptical. Indonesians bemoan Hollywood blockbuster blackout 2011-06-28T11:15:12Z Some are skeptical that the partisan publishing model needs reformation. A Partisan Books Editor Places a Bet on Balance 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z With corn and rice flours as the main ingredients, we were skeptical. For texture and taste, gluten-free has gotten better 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Almost everyone in the know is skeptical — if not downright dismissive — of Seymour Hersh’s latest blockbuster story. The ever-iconoclastic, never-to-be-ignored, muckraking Seymour Hersh 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z “I do believe in state funding,” he reassured his no doubt partly skeptical audience, “but we are committed to a mixed-economy funding model for the arts.” 2010-01-21T08:58:00Z I’m skeptical that date will hold, and curious what the studio thinks will significantly change during those two weeks. Christopher Nolan Says ‘Tenet’ Will Come Out This Summer. Should It? 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Linenthal: I think we use the term trauma much too easily, and I am skeptical that in a culture awash in horrific images people are very easily shocked. Sept. 11 Memorial Museum Conversation 2012-06-05T16:40:23Z At this point, with the green movement deradicalized and sedated by marketing forces, skeptical questions about the relationship of design to the world’s problems are badly needed and in short supply. Art Review: Thinking Green ? Design Triennial at Cooper-Hewitt 2010-05-13T21:45:00Z Marshall, I sense, is at the skeptical end of this spectrum. How Mumford & Sons became the biggest band in the world 2012-11-15T16:50:01Z And the lyrics are tight and skeptical; they almost seem as if they were covering up a secret, and as if things would never improve. New Music 2011-06-27T22:41:28Z Better to have the whole movie be a skeptical, uncertain affair than to risk presenting a pre-feminist heroine who lacks confidence. ‘Persuasion’ Review: The Present Intrudes Into the Past 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z “When we first saw Robin on stage, we were skeptical. We made it kind of a project to keep our eye on him.” “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind”: 10 things we learned from new doc 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z In an interview with Yahoo Music, Snoop explained that getting Wonder on board was a bit of a coup and Pharell was skeptical the 64-year-old would be interested. Listen To Snoop Dogg's New Track Featuring Stevie Wonder 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z I’m skeptical, but not as much as I might normally be, because I am only one of more than fifteen thousand people at Get Motivated!, Positive thinking is for suckers! 2012-11-25T13:00:00Z If you’ve endured many classic retreads — “Macbeth” set in Nazi Germany; “The Great Gatsby” spiked with hip-hop — you may be skeptical. Colm Tóibín’s ‘House of Names’ gives voice to a furious mother 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z You have to be appropriately skeptical by saying, 'Prove what you're doing is going to be effective.' Soul singer John Legend appears at Hopelink benefit in Bellevue 2010-10-19T03:10:00Z Bara, who is part of the current Science Channel series “The Truth Behind the Moon Landing,” considers himself a skeptical, critical thinker. Moon-landing conspiracy theorists aren’t all the same. Meet some from the Pacific Northwest. 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Jacqueline Kennedy also indicated that her husband was highly skeptical about victory in Vietnam, a central battleground of the Cold War and the conflict that brought down Johnson's presidency. Book: Kennedy scorned idea of Johnson as president 2011-09-09T11:11:09Z Even those who were skeptical about the regime found themselves in shock over the death of the only leader the country had ever known. Are tears for North Korea's 'Dear Leader' real? 2011-12-22T00:23:00Z Bird always thought the book had an outside shot at the prize, but Sherwin had been skeptical. Behind ‘Oppenheimer,’ a Prizewinning Biography 25 Years in the Making 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z He was just skeptical about the efficacy of online dating. Plan B: a Front Porch Wedding 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z As for substance, I’ve become increasingly skeptical that the making of computers can ever become the grand drama we so clearly wish it to be. ‘Halt and Catch Fire’: Suffering from some faulty code The setup could be described as “Casanova meets Dracula”—or, skeptical, empirical modernity, the cult of calculated, maximized pleasure meets the cult of pain and mystique, of the irrepressible and inextirpable atavistic and pre-rational forces. Albert Serra’s “Story of My Death” 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Encouraged by her new friend Crystal, Misty decides to give Shauna the gift of theater, doing her best Sally Field in “Steel Magnolias” for her skeptical teammates. ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: Hunger Games 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Lupe is deeply skeptical of Mary’s efficacy in the modern world and openly critical of the church’s efforts to bleach the native culture from the Lady of Guadalupe. John Irving’s ‘Avenue of Mysteries’: One writer’s beginnings 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z He’s a British citizen descended from colonial subjects; a Muslim who is skeptical of piety and tradition; a man of the 21st century burdened by an earlier era’s legacy of partition, displacement and war. ‘Mogul Mowgli’ Review: Rapping for Dear Life 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z But in 1963, Alex Haley, a writer who would later win the Pulitzer Prize for “Roots,” convinced his skeptical subject to share the story of his life. Malcolm X, Laurence Fishburne and ‘the Theater of Your Mind’ 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z I’m skeptical about wine gewgaws that promise instant gratification, such as aerators that were all the rage a few years ago. Holiday gift ideas for wine lovers: Tasting kits, virtual classes, gadgets and wine TV 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z I still was reluctant and sort of skeptical of those things because I questioned whether or not I was prepared. Frank Ocean Is Finally Free, Mystery Intact 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z I'm skeptical about the ending of these movies. ‘Avengers,’ the Most Lucrative Movie Franchise Ever, Is Wrapping Up. Why? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z He seems altogether too cheerful to have spent nine solitary years mounting a pagan assault upon the skeptical ramparts of modernity. The Sage of Yale Law 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Q: You've had your fair share of brutal mornings after and yet you seem utterly skeptical of teetotalers. One man spent a decade studying hangovers. He may have found a cure. 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z She confesses in her book that she is “not good at enjoying life,” and that she wasn’t naturally curious or skeptical like other law students. Cultural Studies: Retreat of the ?Tiger Mother? 2011-01-14T23:39:11Z The Turkish government is, perhaps not surprisingly, skeptical of the museum’s changed position. Where Are Their Heads? Hordes of Ancient Statues Pose That Puzzle 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The still relatively small number of French viewers and their more skeptical critiques, Ms. Pourriat argues, is another sign of how deeply sexism remains embedded in French society. ‘Oppressed Majority’ Provokes Debate on Internet 2014-04-06T20:46:31Z Despite his skeptical, satirical bent, Mr. Searle had a soft spot for animals, especially cats. Ronald Searle, British Cartoonist, Dies at 91 2012-01-04T03:05:54Z The film also features a young, skeptical Natalie Wood. Here's Where to Watch Your Favorite Christmas Movies 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z But “friends” and “activists” have little incentive to be skeptical; that’s the reporter’s job. How Rolling Stone failed in its story of alleged rape at the University of Virginia But he’s still skeptical about engaging visitors in discussions about present-day issues. Border Patrol Museum visitors want to talk current events. The staff doesn’t. 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z “I was vocally skeptical of that effort,” he wrote. What Really Happened at ‘Reply All’? 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Most of their responses or attempted explanations about the subject may prove far too airy-fairy or amorphous to satisfy the skeptical or empirically inclined. A spiritual reawakening at the center of 'Kabbalah Me' 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z While most people stopping to watch and photograph the Great Wheel on Friday said they were happy about the waterfront addition, downtown resident Linda Mitchell remained skeptical, saying Seattle's wheel was "a little country fairish." The Seattle Great Wheel opens to a big crowd 2012-06-30T05:29:16Z And the thrilling aftereffect of this show is how closely it entangles even skeptical visitors in the persistent myth of Leonardo’s superhuman intelligence. Review | Not every Leonardo is in the huge Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. What’s at the Louvre, though, is brilliant. 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z We got skeptical takes like “Sleeper Cell” and “Rubicon.” When TV Turns Itself Off 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Talley says he was always one of the more skeptical people on the expeditions, but then again, he kept going on the expeditions. Meet the ghost hunter and horror novelist who writes Sen. Rob Portman’s speeches 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z In his own comments to Mayer, Charles seeks to convey that passion to a sometimes skeptical public. Prince Charles in no hurry to become king - Time magazine 2013-10-25T10:52:23Z One of that revue’s six numbers from “Merrily,” it encapsulates Stephen Sondheim’s skeptical worldview as tartly as anything the composer has written. Music: The Unmistakable Sensibility of Sondheim 2010-04-30T23:09:00Z The only constant in this world is change, but I'm skeptical that Amazon's "you may also like" function will ever replace the heartfelt recommendation of a bookseller who lives and breathes books. The story is at an end for Fremont Place Book Co. 2011-02-19T00:42:10Z I sat on them for a few weeks, slightly skeptical. My 8-Month Search for $900 Sneakers 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z At first, even the longtime Bond collaborator Thomas Bartlett — who is the show’s music director and producer of the album version of “Octave,” which comes out in January — was skeptical. A Cabaret Star and an Opera Star Walk Onto a Stage … 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z To prove his theory, and apparently advance his reputation in an overwhelmingly skeptical, unsympathetic professional world, Heyerdahl built the kind of raft that he believed early South American seafarers might have constructed. Movie Review: ‘Kon-Tiki,’ Directed by Joachim Roenning and Espen Sandberg 2013-04-25T23:28:56Z Michael Kinsley owns what might be the most envied journalistic voice of his generation — skeptical, friendly, possessed of an almost Martian intelligence — and in this superb book he turns his sights to aging. Book Gift Ideas: Who Needs Wrapping? They’re Already Covered 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z Ms. Luray, who used to run the memorabilia department at Christie's and now is an independent appraiser, said she was skeptical when Ms. Peterson first approached the show's producers with the guitar in early 2011. ArtsBeat: A Dispute Over a Famous Dylan Guitar 2012-07-12T18:00:10Z The ideal early-style Sabbath, slow and low, loud and long and morbidly skeptical, is theoretically meant to pull you under. Black Sabbath’s New Album, ‘13’ 2013-06-07T16:18:21Z The most striking was “Ambition,” a precociously skeptical and wounded song. Kodak Black Grapples With Tough Questions in His Music, but Nowhere Else 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Again and again, he brings his skeptical eye to the stories of charismatic people devoted to bending society around the pole of their own mania. Review | T.C. Boyle is America’s bard of historical frauds. It’s about time he skewered Timothy Leary. 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z McNeil, while open to the possibilities and following many leads, ultimately came down on the skeptical side. The media called the ‘lab leak’ story a ‘conspiracy theory.’ Now it’s prompted corrections — and serious new reporting. 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z “I was impressed by Derek and what he had to say,” says Bourke, “but I was also a little skeptical. … I knew you had to be careful vetting these indicators” of child trafficking. Texas police have rescued 341 children after anti-trafficking training. They hope it goes nationwide. 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Local arts purveyors, some skeptical at first about hawking prime seats for peanuts, now rally around the program. Holly Arsenault, introducing teens to the arts 2013-12-07T16:36:41Z It’s not a piece of cake: even the skeptical Scully seems to have an easier time believing in aliens than in the wonders of the Internet. Watch The X-Files' Mulder and Scully Catch Up On New Technology 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z But one Capitol Hill Republican aide was less skeptical. Obama aims for 'day in the life' of Minnesota woman 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z “Why don’t you do something else?” he said, imitating skeptical advisers. Bradley Cooper Gets Ready for ‘The Elephant Man’ on Broadway 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Scott pointed out in his review: “while this colorful and inquisitive cinematic essay on the state of the art world is occasionally skeptical and consistently thoughtful, cynicism isn’t really on its agenda.” New York Art Guide: How to Navigate Museums This Holiday 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Everybody I spoke with stressed that I should at least be skeptical of the headlong rush to screens. Hey, Kids, Look at Me When We’re Talking 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z Aside from raising public awareness and potential market value, collectors have found another upside to publishing specialty books: it can win over skeptical family members. Antiques: Do-It-Yourself Comes to Collector Publishing 2010-02-19T06:03:00Z While I’m usually skeptical that present-tense narration increases the “immediacy” of a story, in this case, it really does work, particularly in the sections concerning the monster. Megaphone by Natalie Bakopoulos 2012-05-28T15:00:00Z The vigilance it requires is exhausting, with the burden falling primarily on the women themselves to keep performing their pain for a hostile, skeptical audience. Ronan Farrow's high-wire act: Why it matters that "Catch and Kill" is such a page-turner 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z So, with your skeptical antennae fully activated, you’re compelled to observe her from a clinical distance and question the credibility of professional bystanders and the impact of unwitting contributors to Anna’s condition. Review | Beware. This stylish ‘Medea’ adaptation offers no escape, for Rose Byrne or for you. 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Senators from both parties flatly called the company a monopoly and were skeptical of an executive’s explanation that Ticketmaster was unable to defend itself against an onslaught of bots during Swift’s presale. Ticketmaster Pauses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sale in France 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z He’s skeptical of polling, calling it “a system designed to render us embarrassing,” even as he cites polls showing public support for the positions he’s advocating. Could Politics Be Fairer? Two New Books Say Yes 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z When news hits that “lost” material by a deceased artist is going to be released by a record company, it’s natural to be a bit skeptical. Jeff Buckley’s life after death: “Lost” albums can be sketchy, but “You and I” could be the missing piece of the Gen X legend’s legacy 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The current show reveals a gentler side of her sensibility but also points up the need for a fuller, more complete integration of her talents and her distinctively skeptical approaches to painting. Art in Review: Gina Beavers: ‘Palate’ 2012-12-06T23:11:35Z But color us skeptical; we doubt the new version will do so in a meaningful way. "The Activist" implosion: How a reality show working for greater good became a capitalist nightmare 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z It allowed skeptical legislators to see the plant’s potential up close, and “helped demystify it for some”, Steenstra says. Hemp: how one little plant could boost America's economy 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Once they cooled, I took my first bite, still quite skeptical of the flavor combination. My grandmom’s potato chip cookies are just as quirky as she was 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z When the audiobook publisher and retailer Audible, which is producing the play and will offer it as a recording, asked Mr. Mandvi to revive it, he was initially skeptical. For Aasif Mandvi, a 20-Year-Old Play Now Feels Like ‘Political Resistance’ 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z But you still have to be a little skeptical. The Making of a New M.L.K. Biography: A Q&A With the Author, Jonathan Eig 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Hahn was skeptical at first but so was Meitner when Hahn wrote to her about the strange result, which she called “an extensive burst.” Letters to the Editor 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z She's obviously skeptical of it, but he has a stark affirmation that whatever he sees and perceives. Thomas Haden Church on his offbeat new "Acidman" role: "There is clearly something wrong with Lloyd" 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z I was skeptical, but she insisted that it was true. Mica Levi’s Anti-Musical Soundtracks 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z The first gallery, titled “Unmasking the Inner Man,” includes a re-creation of Freud’s shapeless, rug-covered psychoanalytic couch overseen by a portrait of the good doctor himself, looking suitably skeptical. Art Review: Fin-de-Si?cle Hothouse, Plush and Neurotic 2011-02-24T23:17:57Z A skeptical Serafina, who says she sees “nothing moving,” ascribes the noise to termites. Review: Marisa Tomei Braves a Typhoon in ‘The Rose Tattoo’ 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Halberstadt has written a history of his family and the country where he was born — a loving and mournful account that’s also skeptical, surprising and often very funny. Times Critics’ Top Books of 2020 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Is the sitter skeptical and tense, or compliant and tractable? Perspective | Alice Neel was the greatest American portraitist of the 20th century. Her work continues to astonish. 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Once again, I publicly praised their virtues to an increasingly skeptical world audience. Memorial for America’s conscience 2012-05-24T20:20:00Z A recent Slate article called it “one of the most damaging moral panics in America’s history,” which only began to abate when skeptical journalists got round to checking facts and asking questions. Rape Culture is a 'Panic Where Paranoia, Censorship, and False Accusations Flourish' 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Folklore aside, I was skeptical, if not a bit intimidated. At 375, Montreal’s cosmopolitan charm still seduces travelers 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Polls show that seniors are more skeptical of the health care law than younger people because Medicare cuts provide much of the financing to expand coverage for the uninsured. Andy Griffith's new role: pitching health care law 2010-07-30T15:03:00Z A skeptical reader may suspect this plot suffers as many cracks as a 15th-century piece of Aztec pottery discovered in a Walmart parking lot. ‘Dancing with the Tiger’: a whirling tale of art and its sometimes sordid acquisition 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z At first, Mr. Danielian had been skeptical when his event planner, Edgar Hay, proposed them. How Balloons Blew Up 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Asked about the Kochs’ latest deal, Mayer was skeptical on Monday. Koch Brothers’ involvement in Time Inc. purchase raises concerns 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z Maybe so, but part of me was still skeptical when I decided to go back to see it for myself last March. Canyons Ski Resort, Park City, Utah 2011-12-09T19:25:27Z Edgar Allan Poe isn’t exactly known as frolicsome company, so I was skeptical about the fun potential of a musical based on his work — let alone a show called “A Scythe of Time.” Review: Dark Comedy, a Farcical Marriage and the Self at the New York Musical Festival 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Journalists are paid to be skeptical and to distinguish facts from assertions: Don’t get too close to your sources and check what they tell you. How Rolling Stone failed in its story of alleged rape at the University of Virginia I’m skeptical about this plot line, but if it’s this or stick training I vote this, a thousand times. “Game of Thrones”: The Door 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The studio was skeptical, but the movie — released in 1949 and now on Blu-ray — confounded expectations with its commercial and critical success. William A. Wellman, Two-Fisted Director With Heart, in Six Takes 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z And her gravelly, skeptical voice lends conviction to even the glibbest one-liners. | 'Restoration': Claudia Shear at New York Theater Workshop 2010-05-20T02:25:00Z But over the years, even the most skeptical friends and housemates have been won over by it once it has been tasted. Family life: Grandparents raising a glass, seeing my brothers again and Auntie Sue's gherkin soup 2013-07-13T06:15:00Z The film is subtitled “An Airline Captain’s Story” because Mr. Marshall was once a pilot, an experience that made him skeptical of the accepted version of the Sept. Movie Review: ‘Unthinkable’ Looks at a Sept. 11 Conspiracy Theorist 2014-04-11T00:03:19Z Some analysts and investors are also skeptical of Spotify’s heavy investment in podcasts. Spotify Makes a Bet on Audiobooks 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z "Clients who aren't familiar with it are sometimes skeptical," said Bonge, who is the daughter and niece of two of the restaurant's managers. This beloved French Christmas dessert is made with . . . chard? 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Reconstruction did include real moments of successful political and social integration, “but whether they could have survived the power and ugliness of race hatred, I’m skeptical,” Mr. Brophy said. Michael A. Ross's 'Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case' 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq” arrives in Washington theaters on Dec. 4 on a skeptical tide. Spike Lee says it’s time to stop taking violence lying down 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z On the one hand, voters — including those who call themselves independents — hold a deeply skeptical view of government and its ability to help them. Obama delivers confrontational address 2012-01-25T03:23:00Z Shelley is skeptical and sane and has a self-deprecating sense of humor. Guerrilla Gardeners Meet Billionaire Doomsayer. Hurly-Burly Ensues. 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Not a surprise in our skeptical age, where to admit such a thing invites gentle ribbing, disbelief or even scorn. ‘Living with a Wild God’: a brave and unsettling memoir 2014-04-16T20:06:53Z For years, designers were skeptical about accepting big checks from corporations. What Does a Whole Lot of Cash Do to a Designer? 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z “If you’re less skeptical, you say the industry is making a real effort to improve their foods.” A healthful legacy: Michelle Obama looks to the future of ‘Let’s Move’ 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z Alan S. Gordon, the executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, which represents the chorus and others, sounded skeptical about management’s mediation effort. ArtsBeat Blog: City Opera Calls for Mediator in Impasse With Unions 2011-12-05T22:00:04Z Now more than ever, we are skeptical about progress on so micro a level: the promise of friendship, the idea that mere exposure to difference is enough. The Trouble with “White People” 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z Back home, when the computer Johnny is working on contacts him and wants to befriend him — to be a part of his world as well as solve his problems — the young man is skeptical. "Phobias" horror film stars discuss tapping into fears, playing tortured, and anti-Asian attacks 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z She was also skeptical that she would ever be able to find stable, affordable housing. California is moving homeless people into sheds – but is it right? 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Levine leaned over to his skeptical friend from France and smiled in triumph. A Partisan Crowd Watches the Debate at the New Trump Hotel 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z She's also seen a lot of people who were skeptical of using video conferencing technology to embrace the practice pretty quickly, prompted by social isolation. How musicians are moving their gigs online during quarantine 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Some skeptical critics have doubted that a sex strike would, in fact, be effective in forcing violent men to surrender their firearms—as if Lee were issuing a handbook rather than making a movie. Spike Lee’s Necessary, Overwhelming “Chi-Raq” 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z A woman asked some questions at the front desk and reported back to her partner, in a skeptical tone, “It’s eighteen minutes and it’s thirty-eight dollars.” The VOID Is Where Virtual Reality Enters the Dying Meatspace of the Mall 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z I'm on the record as being skeptical of the Beyond Burger, because of my entirely selfish concern that it will replace the tastier and more diverse vegetarian options currently available at restaurants. With deep-fried fake chicken, can Beyond break the link between health food and vegetarianism? 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Many parents would be understandably skeptical of a young people’s event devoted primarily to playing video games. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z Texans, however, weren’t the only ones skeptical of the study. Texans, Whataburger fans question validity of fast-food study after In-N-Out named state’s favorite 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Here was a pop-punk band from California that seemed so wise, so literate, yet so skeptical of itself, and so sophisticated in its desperation. Review | Has Jawbreaker mastered the punk rock reunion show? 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z By that point, he'd already won over even the most skeptical of observers. Ricky Martin puts his message in his moves at Allstate 2011-04-20T14:29:00Z Nicole, Alabama Now you see why I was skeptical of peanut allergies. Social Q’s: A Plan for Making Friends on Facebook 2012-07-06T00:57:16Z And though Thula eventually enjoys considerable respect as the leader of an opposition movement, she must always contend with her own chauvinistic culture that’s deeply skeptical of an unmarried woman who asserts herself. Review | In ‘How Beautiful We Were,’ an African village goes up against an American oil company 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z For those of us who’ve been skeptical all along of the show’s gender politics, this was a kick in the teeth. What Survives After the “Game of Thrones” Finale 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Brian Burke was thin, with a trim red beard and fiercely skeptical eyes. Voyages: My Debt to Ireland 2012-02-10T20:35:10Z There is an entire generation of Europeans who loved Americans and American culture but were skeptical about American foreign policy. Ambassador Rufus Gifford is the reality star who will try to fix America’s image abroad 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z If your favorite art trains you to be skeptical, can you credit a reunited, middle-age Pop Group or Swans? Critic?s Notebook: All Tomorrow?s Parties Festival at Asbury Park, N.J. 2011-10-03T22:40:06Z He's even skeptical of investment options that claim to be mission-based. The trouble with farmland "investment" 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Bach was skeptical and turned to social media. Delayed Seattle Van Gogh exhibit’s unclear opening date, location frustrate ticket holders 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “Initially, I was very skeptical about getting involved because I, much like many Americans, had preconceived notions about Stormy Daniels and her motivations and what she is all about,” Avenatti says. Michael Avenatti, the adrenaline-fueled lawyer taking on President Trump 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z But they were skeptical of long-distance, long-term relationships, and they preemptively broke things off. On Love: ‘I want to fight for you’ 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z This intermittently rousing procedural chronicles how the news company took a skeptical stance toward the Bush administration’s case for war. Review: In ‘Shock and Awe,’ Journalists Expose Gaps in Case for Iraq War 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z But as a student of Beatles history, I am skeptical about these sorts of twilight attributions. Paul McCartney’s “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present”: A visual feast, if flawed, for Beatles fans 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Whatever you make of Ryan’s larger argument — she remains skeptical that the Russian connection is any big deal, for example — I think she’s onto something when it comes to Trump’s behavior and what he represents. A malicious child acts out: Donald Trump, Jim Comey and the toxic triumph of “kidult” culture 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z But Judge Hellerstein seemed skeptical, at one point asking how it would be fair for him to sentence someone to prison for narcotics while allowing Ms. Boone to remain free. The Art Dealer Mary Boone Is Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z On Thursday, when I went to see Jeff Rudes, the founder of J Brand, and the company’s first ready-to-wear line, I was prepared to be skeptical. On the Runway Blog: Readjusting Our Eye, Again 2011-10-21T14:24:18Z When asked to comment on a brief summary of the new quantitative results that were presented at a National Endowment for the Humanities conference in June, Mr. Langbein was deeply skeptical of promised revelations. As the Gavels Fell: 240 Years at Old Bailey 2011-08-17T22:30:15Z In an awards season as endless as this one it’s hard not to be skeptical of any film and filmmaker that has thus far swept most awards. Oscar predictions: Can anything beat ‘Nomadland’? 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Rather, Mr. Lowman comes off as pensive, slightly skeptical, a little removed. Up Close: Why Isn’t Nate Lowman Man Smiling? 2012-12-26T23:31:13Z During the Vietnam War, Richard Helms grew more and more skeptical about the prospects of American success even as President Lyndon Johnson grew more and more desperate for good news. One of the Most Perilous Jobs in Government 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Montreal’s food world was skeptical when the renowned local chef Charles-Antoine Crête announced that his first solo venture would be on Plaza St.-Hubert. Five Places to Go in Montreal 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z Loughery and Randolph write that she was also galvanized by James’s skeptical view of the Western ideal of progress, which, he argued, merely prioritized social conflict and commercial success. Was Dorothy Day a Saint or a Subversive? 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Some see Swift standing firm against critics of her success, while others are skeptical of the way she adopts a narrative of victimization. Taylor Swift's Music Video Director Fires Back at Critics 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z The sleuthing required calls and visits with skeptical postal workers and some hours fanning out across a subdivision. Antiques: Mystery at Drayton Hall: The Hunt for a Watercolor 2010-07-15T22:01:00Z While several commenters were skeptical of the hack’s effectiveness, a few people claimed the hack has helped them snag a whole plane row. This travel hack reveals how to get a 'whole row to yourself' on flights 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z In the end he won over skeptical town officials with a $100,000 donation to local charities, paid in advance. New York Festivals, British Formula 2011-08-04T22:15:27Z Every member of the current creative team interviewed said they had been skeptical until they saw Kong himself. Four Musicals on Three Continents: An Australian Company’s Big Bet 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Another strategy is pay cuts — which at the Dallas Morning News are designed to be temporary, though some on the outlet’s staff were privately skeptical. The coronavirus crisis is devastating the news industry. Many newspapers won’t survive it. 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z While many are preparing for the worst, there are a few who are a little more skeptical. The 1975 Have Deleted All Their Social-Media Accounts 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z |
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