| 单词 | acerbic |
| 例句 | But sometimes, he’s taken over by a dark mood, an unusually acerbic wit, strange and vitrified. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Thanks so much,” I said, my voice acerbic. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But there was no evidence that Lombardy, known for his acerbic tongue, was antagonistic toward Bobby. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z There were a million things she could say in acerbic response, of course, but Dimple still hadn’t ruled out asking to enroll in Insomnia Con if the opportunity presented itself. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Kainene had always been the withdrawn child, the sullen and often acerbic teenager, the one who, because she did not try to please their parents, left Olanna with that duty. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Finally, the intercom crackles and Haymitch’s acerbic laugh fills the studio. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z This comedian has made name for himself as a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” where he lends his acerbic brand of humor to criticisms of Fox News and trends reserved for the ultra wealthy. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Voice’ Finale and a Horse Racing Heist 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z A recent divorcée who is newly rich but utterly miserable gets mixed up with a self-styled gym guru and an acerbic trainer. Summer Sneaks 2015: The List 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z I'm expecting acerbic wit, unsentimental tenderness and a Black Country setting – what could be better? Best holiday reads 2013 2013-07-14T07:00:00Z For readers unfamiliar with Israelis’ acerbic tongues or their continued capacity for self-criticism, this is heady stuff. From Bauhaus to doghouse 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z As Charlie Brooker noted in his astute and acerbic How TV Ruined Your Life, one of the most fundamental jobs of the box in the corner is to scare us. Rewind TV: How TV Ruined Your Life; Scenes from a Teenage Killing; Posh and Posher; The Killing 2011-01-30T00:06:19Z Gone is the brash and sometimes acerbic voice that characterized Mr. Adams early lyrics, replaced by a softer, more philosophical, and almost chastened tone. ArtsBeat Blog: A Word With: Ryan Adams Returns With New Album After Hiatus 2011-10-11T11:33:48Z She was a tireless worker, a prolific writer and a fiercely intelligent woman with a shrewd eye for human foibles, an acerbic sense of humour and an immense enthusiasm for life. Maeve Binchy, we'll miss you 2012-07-31T17:00:04Z Rock last hosted in 2005, and he got mixed reviews, with some denouncing his edgy, acerbic humor as being more suited to the Comedy Cellar basement than the snooty and self-serious Academy Awards telecast. Chris Rock is our next Oscars host: Here’s why the Academy Awards need him now more than ever 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Iannucci’s picture is a typically acerbic and cynical look at the jostling power play of the inner circles of government. Toronto film festival 2017: a surge of woman power 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Tall, elegant and determined with an acerbic sense of humour, she brought a fresh knowingness to her roles. Obituary: Lauren Bacall 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z It was exactly the sort of pomp the literary titan hated, and often ripped apart with the witty, acerbic tip of his pen. Chinua Achebe funeral celebrates revered Nigerian author 2013-05-23T17:37:10Z Laing’s writing is sharp, drawing vivid characters and exposing family tensions through acerbic dialogue. ‘Family Squares’ Review: These People Are Way Off the Grid 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Filled with acerbic one-liners, this dysfunctional family dinner film is delicious because it presents how people and families truly are, and it is never entirely heartwarming. Your family’s not dysfunctional enough? Here’s something to laugh about 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Of the Beatles' output in 1966, he writes: "Virtually every piece of music they put their hands to this year comes out in some way twisted, acerbic, jagged." The best books on the Beatles 2012-09-26T07:00:15Z Despite the virtuosity of the dialogue and the charm of the cast, “The Newsroom” was quickly eclipsed by more knowing, acerbic dramas like “House of Cards” and even “Scandal.” ‘The Newsroom’ Ends Its Final Season on HBO 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z “It was a super unconventional way to go through the pilot process,” said actress Maya Erskine, who plays the acerbic love interest on “Betas.” Amazon Fills Its Video Cart With 2 New Comedies 2013-11-12T16:24:27Z It’s as though there were a fixed amount of warmth and a fixed amount of vinegar available to the brothers McGill, and as Jimmy becomes more acerbic, Chuck becomes less so. ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 3, Episode 8: ‘What Have I Done?’ 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Quinlan makes wild, acerbic quilts with themes of war, greed, terrorism and political hypocrisy. Male quilters piece new gender, aesthetic paradigms in 'Man-Made' show 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z Radic, a shaggy figure with a mildly acerbic sense of humor, says, “I like to say I do construction, not architecture.” Rough, yet poetic: Chilean architecture has its moment 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Think of it as the difference between the all-ages embrace of "The Wizard of Oz" and the more acerbic edge of "Wicked." From 'Maleficent' to 'Game of Thrones,' a magical time for adults 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z He is acerbic in an amiable fashion about today’s players, whom he tries to call “young men” rather than “the kids.” Driving to Work With Keith Hernandez, the Real Mr. Met 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z His father, who sold insurance, had an acerbic sense of humor, but it was his mother who encouraged him to stand up at family gatherings and poke fun at his uncles. Don Rickles, lightning-fast launcher of comic insults, dies at 90 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Even with no cameras to play to, Mr. Colbert is quick-witted, acerbic and loquacious. Stephen Colbert, the Late Night Hope 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Hrdlicka’s personality was as acerbic as his ethics were rocky; he essentially encouraged looting of human remains and aligned himself with the eugenics movement. ‘Bone Rooms’: Where scientific racists stored their ‘evidence’ 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z When it’s simmered to tenderness, it soaks up the cooking liquid’s flavor while keeping its acerbic razor edge — just enough to slice through the fruit’s straightforward sweet-tartness and highlight the hint of flower blossoms. In This Roasted Orange Chicken, Every Part of the Fruit Shines 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z The Tom Sharpe I knew was generous, acerbic, engaging, and full of wicked fun. Tom Sharpe remembered 2013-06-06T16:15:01Z Cranberry-and-orange relish is a classic, but here, a whole lemon — pith and all — acts as the bitter, acerbic edge that your Thanksgiving plate needs. A Beginner’s Thanksgiving: 7 Recipes That Lighten the Workload 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Sadowitz is famed for acerbic material on subjects that might be deemed taboo. Jerry Sadowitz attacks offensive comedians – for stealing his material 2012-12-06T14:27:56Z The club is led by Elizabeth, a quick-witted, acerbic former secret agent. Review | 3 great new audiobooks for your drive, your walk, your laundry folding ... 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z Scorsese is best known for directing critically lauded films such as mob drama "Goodfellas" and most recently the acerbic comedy "The Wolf of Wall Street". Martin Scorsese documentary on Bill Clinton shelved: NY Times 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Stormfront is introduced as a social media savant whose acerbic commentary and outward refusal to follow Vought's rules scream "girl power." "The Boys": With new superhero Stormfront, fascism dons a mask and cape of female empowerment 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z There was no news on a replacement for acerbic British judge Simon Cowell -- arguably "American Idol"s biggest star -- who leaves at the end of the current season in late May. Fox shakes up "Idol", makes Simon replacement priority 2010-05-17T17:59:00Z At story conferences with producers, Dorothy curbed her acerbic tongue, and within four years she and Alan racked up credits on 15 films. The Literati: Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Parker’s Arrival in Hollywood 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Tall, lanky and blond, Browne was a cerebral and eccentric character with a penchant for red socks – they were easy to match, he explained – and an acerbic wit befitting his grandfather’s cousin, Oscar Wilde. Photographer of iconic burning monk photo dies 2012-08-28T14:24:00Z In fact, if one idea holds the weight of this thoughtful, acerbic, bracingly hopeful book, it’s that everything is gender, except gender, which is everything else. He’s a Transgender Archivist and a Vampire, and He’s in Love 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z “Is there anyone you need to meet?” echoed Barbara Martin, in a black silk dress adorned with metal chains, accessorized otherwise with a steady stream of acerbic commentary. Stars of the See-and-Be-Seen Upend Washington 2010-12-23T23:42:46Z In a wide-ranging interview, he was by turns quick-witted, acerbic, humorous and ruminative. Andre Previn's 'Streetcar' opera will play L.A., but without him 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z Soaked in whiskey, dipped in brine, Bill Murray delivers a salty, acerbic, inebriated comic blast as the unlikeliest saint imaginable in "St. Vincent." Hallelujah, 'St. Vincent' lets Bill Murray run amok 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Ms. Houdyshell’s Deirdre is staunch and frustrated, acerbic and tender, a fully realized and immediately recognizable woman rather than some mere stage creation. In ‘The Humans,’ Jayne Houdyshell Embodies Mom 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Like that high school musical, to which “The Politician” is the jaded richer sibling, it’s an acerbic Technicolor sketch of The Way Teens Live Now that gets lost in its hairpin story turns. Review: Netflix’s ‘Politician’ Is a Chaos Candidate 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z He’s particularly acerbic when portraying Western journalists dropping by to package this unruly situation into neat narratives for the folks back home. Review | A.D. Miller’s ‘Independence Square’ imagines how one diplomat tried to secretly manage Ukraine’s revolution 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z And then it was on to the other acerbic opinion hosts who dominate Fox’s evening lineup. How the president’s favorite news network covered his impeachment 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Two decades ago, TV’s most distinctive stories were defined by a tone of dark or acerbic detachment. How TV Went From David Brent to Ted Lasso 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z An advance review in Kirkus called the book an “astute, acerbic cultural critique,” if “occasionally ponderous and strident.” Matthew Crawford and How to Survive Brain-Eating Distractions 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z There’s no mistaking the acerbic sound of Mr. Lake’s alto saxophone; it’s both quizzical and deadly serious. Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Despite the technical assurance of his work, he was never able to build a substantial career, and there are suggestions that his acerbic personality was partly to blame. Backstage no longer: Frank Bridge at the Proms 2011-08-04T21:30:01Z The dry comedy centers on an acerbic novelist ensconced in a vacation home who is forced to reckon with his self-image amid an encroaching forest fire. French Documentary ‘On the Adamant’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z She recently won strong reviews for her turn in comedian Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed debut, Get Out, which merges horror and humour to make some astute, acerbic points about race in America. Nuns and Patti Smith: what Lena Dunham and the Girls will do next 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z For the twistedly acerbic tone that yet somehow manages to create empathy for its psychopathic loner, see also Tom Tykwer's Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. Clip joint: the best film clips involving recipes 2010-04-07T10:50:00Z Mr. Kramer’s acerbic and belligerent style has often alienated friends and supporters. Larry Kramer’s Novel ‘The American People’ Adds a Gay Dimension to History 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z His first play, “Clean Hands,” presented an acerbic picture of Communist Youth League leaders. Mikhail Shatrov, Outspoken Soviet Playwright, Dies at 78 2010-05-26T15:59:00Z In recent years, Ms. Rivers was perhaps most widely known for her acerbic fashion commentary and unabashed embrace of plastic surgery. Remembering Joan Rivers, Comedian 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Made in 1961, it followed the adventures of a Stone Age man who visits the Soviet Union and comments, a little too acerbically, on the manners and customs he observes. Eldar Ryazanov, Russian Film Director Known for His Satire, Dies at 88 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z He’s restless, funny, unsure and typically acerbic as he frames his rise alongside a critique of today’s clickbait culture. How an angry comic who had a coke habit became the Barbara Walters of podcasts 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z Ms. Hoffman, who has a deliciously acerbic stage presence and a scalding sense of humor, doesn’t really do comfortable. Jackie Hoffman Kvetches Her Way to Royalty in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z The acerbic American joins forces with singer-songwriter Judith Owen on a darkly comic autobiographical show about mental illness and "the toxins of our time". Comedy for the year ahead 2011-01-03T08:00:04Z Much of their work drew on Irish history and dealt acerbically with the treatment of Ireland by the English. John Arden, British Playwright, Dies at 81 2012-04-03T18:15:07Z In his acerbic youth, George might have batted away such a compliment, but he's mellower these days. Boy George/Antony Hegarty – review 2012-08-09T16:08:14Z There’s little doubt that he’s still a master of the acerbic irreverence that made his books so beloved. Louis Sachar returns to wacky Wayside School more than 40 years after ‘Sideways Stories’ 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z He was already a father figure to some students and a cherished ally of other doctoral candidates, who rejoiced in his knowingness, acerbic wit, his tone of unshakable, indifferent self-confidence, and his charisma. How Paul de Man hid his past 2014-03-30T15:00:00Z “Will can be acerbic and witty, but he also has a very tender and sentimental side, and when that comes out, as it does here, he produces some of his best stuff.” A Treasure Map of a Childhood, Filled With Magic and Newts 2013-08-30T23:15:33Z Both were done, however, with crisp precision and acerbic wit. LSO/Gergiev ? review 2012-05-16T17:13:13Z To the contrary, the film’s acerbic description of deception, murder and high school cliques feels even more brazenly arch in our age of catfishing and banalized violence. ‘Heathers: The Musical’ Review: For the Cliques 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z For the last four seasons, he’s shone as the wryly acerbic Chief Deputy U.S. Versatile Nick Searcy shines in FX’s ‘Justified’ 2013-03-25T20:40:19Z What makes Payne’s own movies so distinctive is that they’ve generally managed to be both thoughtful and highly entertaining, hitting a fine balance between acerbic humour and a melancholic regard for human fallibility. Alexander Payne on Downsizing: ‘The film isn’t a major statement – it’s a metaphor’ 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z But once they did the result was sparkling music laced with a delicious dose of acerbic deviancy. Review: ‘The Rake’s Progress’ Makes a Brief Visit at the Metropolitan Opera 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z In their presence—and, especially, to Kim—Amy lets fly with her acerbic perceptions in one-liners that are as sharply observed as they are lacerating. Everyone Is a "Trainwreck" 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Polanski's on good form following his acerbic political satire, The Ghost. Polanski's Carnage 2011-08-22T12:22:30Z A report on wildfires entails Mr. Schwarzenegger’s going into action on the fire line; a lot of screen time is given to Mr. Ford’s alternately soulful and acerbic reaction shots. Television Review: ‘Years of Living Dangerously,’ Celebrity-Filled Documentary 2014-04-11T21:22:00Z The blurring of the line between reality and fame in the Kardashian era has drawn plenty of acerbic comment. ‘Paper Bullets’ takes aim at celebrity culture — and misses 2013-03-20T21:35:38Z This makes it ideal for acerbic, often countercultural commentary – and for authors' spats. Literary luvvies all aTwitter 2010-12-19T00:05:36Z But it did not make me want to complain — even for one second — about the comedian’s acerbic commentary on journalism in his “Last Week Tonight” show Sunday on HBO. How not to respond to John Oliver’s ode to local newspapers 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z “I’d say Rick Wilson is a strange and acerbic character,” Wilson said. No campaign news, no problem. These strategists can always lend a quote. 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z While acerbic and consistently amusing, “The Revolt of Man” nonetheless bristles with tendentiousness in its second half: Let women rule, Besant argues, and they will just squabble endlessly while society grows static and decadent. Review | What if women ruled the world? A Victorian writer gave it some thought. 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z It’s an inside-Hollywood shock drama, laced with acerbic parody, that seems drawn from a pre-“Player” bottom drawer of dusty revelations about what movie people are really like. David Cronenberg’s Horror Portrait of Hollywood 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z The scene ends with the acerbic screen star angered less by the armed intruder than by Kennedy’s failings as a lover. The novel ‘Fever City’ puts a new twist on the Kennedy assassination 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z He was everything his public persona indicated he was: whip-smart, acerbic, brutally direct and, at times, hilarious. When I was in the Fugs — for one night. At the Mudd Club 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z It’s no wonder that Samir can dissemble so successfully; Tuil is just as crafty in this narrative, shifting tones without warning, holding a straight face through the most acerbic parody of our contradictory ideals. ‘The Age of Reinvention’ review: A novel of Islamophobia and deception 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z The same holds true for Kimmel, whose at home persona elevates his cool and slightly acerbic dad persona to new heights. Live from their homes: Late night hosts are back to show we're all in this together 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z His performance of his acerbic paean to “My Attorney Bernie” was unsurpassed, particularly his laconic crooning of the song’s refrain: Dave Frishberg, Writer of Songs Sardonic and Nostalgic, Dies at 88 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Marco is every bit the pantomime villain, complete with silly headscarf and acerbic put-downs, his dead eyes the only clue to his tired stock cube-endorsing regret. TV highlights 07/06/2012 2012-06-06T19:00:05Z She seemed both frail and acerbic, and I recall her giving a speech that partly had to do, if I remember it correctly, with the dangers of relying on credit cards. Literary Idol: Meg Wolitzer on Mary McCarthy 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z “It gave me hope,” said Fran Lebowitz, the acerbic Manhattan literary gadfly, on the terrace about three hours after that historic showbiz catastrophe, as the A-list drank away the searing awkwardness. Tell us what happened, Faye Dunaway! At the most elite Oscars party, A-listers had one question. 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z US talk show host David Letterman said that the acerbic wit was "a real pioneer for other women looking for careers in stand-up comedy". Tributes paid to comedian Rivers 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, at the Donmar Warehouse, where Abi Morgan’s acerbic “Splendour” plays through Sept. 26, the stage is bordered by a glittering field of broken glass, one big bloodletting accident just waiting to happen. Ben Brantley on London Theater, Where Characters Drink to Dull the Pain of Life 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z A special 50th anniversary edition for Joseph Losey's acerbic study of psychological class warfare. This week's new DVD & Blu-ray 2013-04-06T05:00:10Z And those fans have even loftier goals in mind for this acerbic commentator. Adam Carolla outlines his America in new book, ‘President Me’ A guitarist by turns meditative and acerbic, Harrison recently released “Angel Band,” the third in a series of albums devoted to works from the American folk and country songbooks. 13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z Now, the actor who plays the acerbic physician plans to play them. 'House' star Laurie to sing the blues on new album 2010-07-26T01:16:00Z The acerbically funny “Listen Up Philip” counts as a great leap forward for Alex Ross Perry after his generously received second feature, “The Color Wheel.” Critic’s Notebook: Mirror, Mirror: Sundance Hits 30 2014-01-23T22:44:05Z Mr. Armani also issues acerbic judgments on fashion, especially contemporary fashion, noting: “There is a kind of wager — let’s see if you will wear what I produce.” The Biggest Fashion Deal That Never Happened 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z And yet even after going Hollywood, Mr. Cyrus has enough juice in the country-music universe to carry an acerbic, self-mocking original series, “Still the King,” which premieres Sunday, June 12, on CMT. Billy Ray Cyrus, Like Miley, Knows About Reinvention 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Chéri and Baum send up the sisters’ new status in the acerbic “Just Passing Through.” Review | Get a load of the exuberant new sister act: Mary and Martha Clarke, singing outlaw heroes of ‘Gun & Powder’ 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z It probably tastes acerbic too, and nothing like the warm, nutty notes of flavor it once had. How to make a flax egg (and use it as an egg replacement) 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z He kept a close eye on reviews, but he wrote acerbically about music critics and sometimes taped his interviews with them — perhaps for evidence, in case they misreported something. Louis Armstrong’s Life in Letters, Music and Art 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z This fine tonic will remove the taste of aesthetic badness and also provide a little of the bracing, acerbic hilarity needed to fully recover. I am named in a terrible book 2013-01-16T01:00:00Z If someone announces something banal, like, "I think I'll go take a shower,"I like to throw out the line from the acerbic butler in "Arthur": "I'll alert the media." Patinkin: Alert the media ? I'm talking as if I belong in a movie 2011-07-05T18:37:03Z I have been bingeing a suite of the best adaptations during my own period of isolation, starting with the acerbic new adaptation of Emma and then ploughing through the back catalogue of series and films. Sense and social distancing: 'Lockdown has given me a newfound affinity with Jane Austen's heroines' | Josephine Tovey 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z For despite regular seasonings of acerbically funny one-liners, “Olive and the Bitter Herbs” isn’t a particularly satisfying play. | 'Olive and the Bitter Herbs': Co-Op?s Old Crank Finds a Fresh Spirit 2011-08-17T02:30:38Z Referring to Blair, he observes acerbically that "a 'world view' is a dangerous and misguided notion." Last Man Standing by Jack Straw - review 2012-10-02T11:29:00Z Life in a Marital Institution Three stars James Braly's one-man show is an acerbic account of a monstrous marriage, says Maddy Costa. Boing! 2010-12-19T22:00:01Z He was a captivating lecturer — feisty, acerbic and challenging. Bob Gill, Graphic Designer Who Elevated the ‘Message,’ Dies at 90 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The reader need not agree with Mr. Hughes’s acerbic assessments or even be interested in Rome as a destination on the map to relish this volume, so captivating is his narrative. Books of The Times: ?Rome,? a Personal History by Robert Hughes - Review 2011-11-21T23:26:49Z By this point, Ted has become real to us, a foul-mouthed, acerbic, wisecracking ex-celeb. Ted – review 2012-08-04T23:05:27Z As a writer, critic and journalist he was known for his acerbic wit and love of his hometown. House of writer H.L. Mencken remains in disrepair 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Mary Trump said the president inherited his acerbic behavior from his father, Fred Trump, a real estate developer who died in 1999. Niece says ‘cruel and traitorous’ Trump belongs in prison 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z But, as always, Nichols gets his point across through acerbic comedy. Lingua Franca 2010-07-19T21:16:00Z There’s a consistent tone to all of the essays: tough and acerbic, crusty to the point of imperturbable. Barbara Ehrenreich Contains Multitudes. They’re All Ticked Off. 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z “Parents” is the first episode in a while to return us to the complex territory of how a boy named Gregory ended up as the addicted, acerbic, talented anti-hero we know as House. House Watch: The Clowning Around Edition 2011-11-15T15:00:08Z And Lavin's sense of timing is superb, whether delivering a joke or acerbically dissecting the work of her protegee. Writers collide in Margulies' 'Collected Stories' 2010-04-29T00:00:00Z Their acerbic humor, fueled by self-effacing sarcasm, prevents that. Albert Oehlen's abstractions raise thorny questions at Gagosian 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z It’s a strong, acerbic follow-up to her prizewinning 2010 release, “Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self.” Fall reading: 12 books to keep you occupied for the rest of 2020 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Bad 25 is also a love letter from the often acerbic director, who at today’s press conference underlined the influence Jackson had on the aspirations of a black kid in Brooklyn. Bad 25: Spike Lee's Thrilling Tribute to the Michael Jackson Album 2012-08-31T18:02:26Z Not surprisingly, from a performer who’s honed his acerbic commentary over years alongside Jon Stewart, this was the most solid, assured part of the first episode. Larry Wilmore's First Nightly Show: The Underdog As Top Dog 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z He was, in short, the kind of character — silver-tongued and cunning, an ingratiating rake — that Wilder himself might have created for one of his acerbic comedies. Review | Before Billy Wilder ventured behind a camera, he was a precocious journalist honing his sharp wit 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z I think we all to a certain extent create a public person to use as a defence, and from what I've seen he's a very generous guy but he has this very acerbic public persona. America's funniest man 2010-08-21T23:08:00Z Ms. Lind is well matched by Alison Wright’s shrewd Emilia, Desdemona’s handmaiden and Iago’s wife, who has a will as sharp as her acerbic tongue. Review: A Cool-Tempered ‘Othello’ for Warm Central Park Nights 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z He was smart, acerbic, funny and astoundingly prolific. Gore Vidal’s reading list for America 2012-08-02T20:25:00Z But Hicks was also seen as a "comic's comic," someone who was too heady and acerbic for a mass audience, and unlikely ever to top-line a sitcom or host a talk show. The subversive legacy of comic Bill Hicks 2011-04-05T22:01:00Z This is not to say that the acerbic essayist and commentator is without feelings. Fran Lebowitz on Trump: "No one in New York thinks he's a New Yorker" 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z On Monday night, Sicari headlined at Caroline's comedy club in New York and brought down the house with his acerbic takes on current events, including the scandals surrounding Lance Armstrong and Oscar Pistorius. NJ's highest court to hear 'joking judge' appeal 2013-02-26T17:37:11Z If the pace occasionally sags, that is as much the fault of the work as of its presentation; even the usually acerbic Britten occasionally lets his audience get too comfortable. Albert Herring – review 2012-10-07T15:33:49Z Hoyland was a man of acerbic wit, and a wickedly cruel mimic, but behind a carefully crafted persona there was enormous generosity of spirit and true kindness. John Hoyland obituary 2011-08-01T19:14:31Z Such acerbic insights ensure that “Writers & Lovers” isn’t just a novel for other writers. Review | Lily King’s ‘Writers & Lovers’ delivers pure joy 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z But not everyone admires her taste: an acerbic review by Lynn Barber criticised the book for linking fashion to the Holocaust. Linda Grant 2011-01-17T08:00:01Z “Never,” said Randy Jackson, stepping into the acerbic Simon Cowell role for a moment. ArtsBeat: American Idol Recap for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2011 2012-01-27T07:19:49Z The three pilots this week have a lot of charm, and not just because the actors are appealing and deft at rattling off clever, rapid-fire dialogue and acerbic pop culture allusions. ‘Selfie,’ ‘A to Z’ and Others Refresh the Romantic Comedy 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z As Adams’s fellow Americans, assembled in delegation in Philadelphia, deliver on the promise of these acerbic words, “1776” can sometimes feel like C-Span set to music. Review: ‘1776,’ a Musical Portrait of Squabbling Politicians 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Even in triumph, Elaine is tedious, ungrateful, grasping, but what is undeniable is her gift as a performer, her ability to be both cauterizingly acerbic and heartbreakingly vulnerable at virtually the same time. Shut Up and Drink Your Champagne: The Impossible Life of the Impossible Elaine Stritch 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z In a career spanning five decades, the Chicago Sun-Times film reviewer won a huge international following thanks to his brilliant, often acerbic, but always engaging criticism. Roger Ebert: share your favourite quotes 2013-04-05T14:30:29Z Here he got the balance just right between the acerbic quasi-military passages and the more tragic quality of the Lento waltz movement. Review: Expressive conductor plus exuberant soloist equals stirring evening 2011-05-06T17:10:05Z Their relationship manages to be both acerbic but ultimately and unexpectedly sweet, particularly in the way that Joe sacrifices success for his ailing friend. My favorite best picture Oscar winner: Midnight Cowboy 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z She proves the point by smelting a lifetime of international mishap into acerbic, funny stories from which readers can’t look away. These epic travel disasters will take the edge off your wanderlust 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Jude also wrote the screenplay for the movie, an acerbic satire about a moral panic that erupts when a history teacher’s sex tape is uploaded to the internet. For This Sex Satire, the Pandemic Built a Perfect Set 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z He likes it, he’s good at it, and his acerbic sense of humor was a good fit for it before his career shift. Batter Up! Keith Olbermann Returning to TV, But Not That Kind of TV 2013-06-05T14:33:58Z The series, for adults, is shot through with Murphy’s signature acerbic, in-your-face antics, with poor Black communities being the punchline. From ‘Proud Family’ to ‘The Boondocks’: 11 Black Animated Series 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z On the other hand, Ricky Gervais, the acerbic British comedian, skewered Mr. Gibson onstage last year, to the degree that many guests in ballroom cringed. What to Watch for at the Golden Globes 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z They marveled at “Calvary,” a blackly comedic exploration of religion, and lit up over emerging talents like Alex Ross Perry, director of the acerbic “Listen Up Philip.” The Carpetbagger: Sundance: A Dark Mood Pervades This Edition 2014-01-24T16:50:57Z And there are upsides to having an acerbic reputation. Aubrey Plaza Is Dangerously Funny 2013-07-11T17:02:12Z Both shows rely on a personal connection that is as assuring as it is acerbic: the world may be crazy, they say, but at least someone else sees it too. Faking News 2011-01-20T06:05:00Z She was an acerbic and provocative conversationalist, whether talking about her views on politics or the latest actor. Sue Mengers and the Hollywood Salon She Left Behind 2011-10-21T20:35:56Z Her book included all the requisite elements — second-rate college, inane administration, exasperated English professor — but the entire novel was a series of recommendation letters written by Jason Fitger, a highly vexed and acerbic teacher. Review | Irritated by tweedy academic types? Read this wonderful campus comedy. 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z His book starts with dining habits in earlier eras and goes on to provide often acerbic commentary on the scene of his time, when Paris was considered to be the center of the culinary world. A Glimpse Into Parisian Dining Life 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Actual images came later, in snapshots he took on Los Angeles streets or lifted from other sources and paired with acerbic captions and titles. | The Baldessari Variations 2010-10-25T20:49:00Z Gene: I was hoping that, as always, you would be acerbic but gracious in your assessment of gender differences. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: Celebrating the columns you love to hate 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Her jabs at Seth and his more empathetic approach to his work can be savagely acerbic. Review: ‘Dry Powder,’ a High-Finance Comedy Drama 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z Rivers was known for her acerbic wit, cosmetic surgeries and classic put downs. Joan Rivers' doctor not currently working at New York clinic 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z A diminutive man — he was 5-foot-5 — with a shrewd business sense, the elder Mr. Nederlander was known for a tough-minded resistance to the demands of actors, producers and unions, and for an acerbic wit. James Nederlander, Theater Owner Known as Broadway’s Last Patriarch, Dies at 94 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z Many pages of the novel are given over to acerbic arguments in which Serenata spars with her husband about his rabid training. Review | ‘The Motion of the Body Through Space’ is a fitness industry satire weighed down by its own heavy-handedness 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z This is all very far from the poignancy and complexity of “Lady Bird,” the unhinged adventures of “Superbad,” and the acerbic insights of “Mean Girls.” “Booksmart,” Reviewed: Olivia Wilde’s Toothless Teen Comedy 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z It's not giving too much away to say that it's the latter – and so follows an episode not filled with the doctor's customary acerbic diagnostics and instead with some exploration of his little-shown erotic side. Commonwealth Games 2010-10-02T05:45:00Z Rock left all of his acerbic wit and Hollywood angst on-screen in "Top Five." Toronto Film Festival closes with a whimper 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z And it's occasionally sort of jokey – Giamatti slips on banana peel while running after train, audience cringes for director – but never nearly as acerbic or as funny as the original. Did Barney need another version? 2011-01-27T11:34:22Z Ms. Miller, being as airy as Ms. Horowitz was acerbic, simply laughs. Rebecca Miller on the Mother of All Subjects: Her Father 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z Despite his prolific output as novelist and playwright, many critics considered Vidal's witty and acerbic essays his best work. Gore Vidal 2012-08-01T05:32:19Z The director is best known for the acerbic dramas — Naked, Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake — that he prepares in months-long workshops with his cast. Mr. Turner at Cannes: Portrait of the Artist as a Boar 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z David Sedaris is a singularly talented humorist who lands acerbic zingers with the calculating precision of a kamikaze pilot. David Sedaris discusses prison pen pals, pandemic sensitivities and that apology he’s never going to give 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Joe Gibbons’s rough-and-ready video monologues, mostly from the ’90s, show an artist baring his id, his criminal record and fondness for drink, and an often acerbic sense of humor. A Single Voice, a Single Face, a Single Story 2011-08-06T20:13:02Z The traditional expectation is that a good comic should be able to fend off a heckler with an acerbic put-down. When heckling goes bad 2010-08-24T15:03:00Z The historian somewhat acerbically notes the role that Latin culture had in pacifying the Britons – the power not so much of their values, as it happens, as their creature comforts. Centurion kicks off British sword and sandals film wave 2010-04-22T22:15:00Z Speaking last week from a wheelchair in the yard of her St George home, Thomas was an acerbic, outspoken advocate for downwinders. Hollywood and the downwinders still grapple with nuclear fallout 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z The premise of Stephen May’s third novel is utterly implausible, but it’s also acerbic and funny. Stephen May’s ‘Wake Up Happy Every Day,’ and More 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Though it’s acerbic and nasty, there’s also a deep emotionality about it, and a sadness. David Cronenberg: “Hollywood hasn’t fed me very much. Biting their hand would be gratuitous” 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z While the film is well-intended and scores points for skewering disposable idolatry, it seems off the mark, murky, about its acerbic message. ‘Hits’: Satire of our fame-obsessed culture misses mark 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Crawford reported how the acerbic Drummond was asked at a concert interval: "What on earth is Conrad wearing around his neck?" Iain Crawford obituary 2011-08-04T17:21:28Z The voice Ephron developed in her essays — honest, acerbic, sweetly subversive — echoes throughout women’s writing today. An 'Effort' that feels familiar at Skylight Theatre 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z “Some of that is darkness, and some of that is just his acerbic wit.” For a Struggling ?Friend,? a New Shot 2011-02-05T03:00:03Z Elisabeth is a new mom — a writer and a reluctant suburbanite, recently transplanted upstate from Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn — whose narrative voice is characterized by an unflagging snobbishness and a somewhat joyless, acerbic outlook. A Babysitter, Her Employer and $46 Hand Soap 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Glee's Madonna episode was broadcast in the US last week, but UK fans have had to wait an extra week for the tyrannical teacher's routine – and her acerbic asides. Glee star Jane Lynch swaps tracksuits for Madonna's conical bra 2010-04-23T22:04:00Z Jim Carter, who played the acerbic Mr. Carson in “Downton Abbey,” was also recognized, as was filmmaker Christopher Nolan, director of “Inception” and “Dunkirk,” and best-selling author Philip Pullman, creator of the “Dark Materials” trilogy. UK honors cave rescue divers, Twiggy, Monty Python’s Palin 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Mr. Barrow, who came up as a skateboarder in the ’90s, is often as acerbic as he is absurd — a relentlessly perceptive older brother. Skateboarders Won 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z More than any Indian actor before, he is exposing himself to a western audience that is far more critical and acerbic than the ones at home. Flying Kites across the world 2010-05-20T21:00:00Z In The New Yorker, the influential and acerbic critic Pauline Kael carped that George Lucas was “in the toy business.” Five Sci-Fi Classics, One Summer: How 1982 Shaped Our Present 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z He also doubles down on the theatrics, submerging listeners further into his acerbic torch songs about cruel betrayal, bitter revenge and unrequited love, sometimes with mixed success. Romeo Santos Reveals Another Volume of Boundary-Crossing Bachata 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z That didn’t translate into her work being kind — a word that’s almost comically incommensurate with her acerbic narrative voice, the performative “I” she would insert into her essays and profiles. Janet Malcolm, a Writer Who Emphasized the Messiness of Life With Slyness and Precision 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z You have Daniels as the acerbic, indignant and unshakably honorable Adams, Da Silva as the sly and charming but deeply idealistic Franklin and Howard as the quiet and cerebral Jefferson. Fourth of July viewing: Before there was “Hamilton,” there was “1776” 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z Here are the knock-kneed chorus-girl lines of “Stravinsky Violin Concerto”; the acerbic, experimental partnering of the opening pas de deux in “Four Temperaments”; the acrobatic, pushed-to-the-limit flexibility of “Agon”; the high-spirited jogging groups of “Rubies.” Dance Review: Building on the Mastery of What Came Before 2011-05-02T22:07:56Z Macdonald, breaking from his trademark acerbic style, ended on a surprisingly moving tribute, displaying an emotional side that usually only lurked under the surface of his comedy. Here’s Why Norm Macdonald Was Comedy Royalty. It’s Not ‘S.N.L.’ 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Loh’s comic appraisal of life at middle age also offers an acerbic reckoning of how the burdens of parenting and housekeeping continue to fall most heavily on women. New & Noteworthy, From Dorothy Strachey to Musical Gender Bending 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z And so Michael passes much of his time taking notes over cocktails with Marie, played with an acerbic, dry-vermouth wit by Ms. Light. | ?Lombardi?: On Further Review, the Coach Stands 2010-10-22T03:39:00Z At the bookstore, her acerbic style quickly wears down the patience of the Midwest-nice store clerk. 'Girls' Recap: Hannah, the White Girl in the Room 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z Everybody lies, according to the acerbic Dr. House. Guide to TV DVD sets as holiday gifts 2012-11-20T17:59:09Z "It's very acerbic and there's an undertone of grief and tragedy, and then hilarity comes in to wipe it up." 'Calvary' could mark a signature role in Brendan Gleeson's career 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z Georgina is the most outspoken, though not quite as acerbic or as disgruntled as Squibb was in "Nebraska" opposite Bruce Dern, a portrayal that earned the actress an Oscar nomination at 84. 'Dreams' lulls young and old through life with grace and truth 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z For the uninitiated, Hopkins rose to fame as a villainous contestant on The Apprentice UK, where she drew attention for her acerbic, insulting comments. See Kelly Clarkson's Perfect Response to Body-Shaming Tweets 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z The acerbic Brit was a judge on Fox's "American Idol" for nine seasons. Biography of Simon Cowell set for spring release 2011-12-15T17:46:03Z This fierce, satirical, shape-shifting novel starts out as an acerbic millennial sex comedy but swiftly morphs into supernatural horror. 11 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z Among other things, he could be crudely sexist and, though he supported civil rights, he was acerbic in confrontation with knee-jerk liberal dogma on the subject. Mort Sahl, Whose Biting Commentary Redefined Stand-Up, Dies at 94 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The imposter has produced nearly 1,900 acerbic musings in all – painting the Suede singer as a monstrously egotistical dandy grumbling his way through middle age. Suede: 'Who says you can only do great stuff if you're damaged?' 2013-03-05T19:00:02Z This physical and mental absence, however, does not prevent Dottie from providing an acerbic running commentary. Review: In ‘The Mother of Invention,’ Middle-Aged and Not at Peace With Mom 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z Have yourself another layer: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is also the title of the 1968 collection of Pauline Kael reviews that first made her name as a witty, acerbic and deeply knowledgeable film critic. Lethal weapons: Shane Black's pulp fiction is still the best action around 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z In this regard, she was a lot like Philip Guston, who abandoned Abstract Expressionism for a lush yet acerbic figurative style during the last 13 years of his life. Joan Mitchell: A Painter at Her Peak 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Devoid of people, Dargan's acerbic wit has mellowed in these paintings. Artist of the week 200: Sam Dargan 2012-07-26T16:18:06Z In her “intimate,” “witty,” sometimes “acerbic” account, the veteran Times congressional reporter is “often a few steps ahead of the newcomers,” our reviewer, Ellen Fitzpatrick, wryly observed. New in Paperback: ‘Brother & Sister’ and ‘The Resisters’ 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z A film critic who influenced a generation of moviegoers, Crist was known for her acerbic reviews. Remembering Judith Crist, Savage Critic and Inspirational Mentor: One Student’s Appreciation 2012-08-07T22:14:56Z Stephen Colbert, 50, who played an acerbic political commentator on “The Colbert Report,” will set aside this character when he takes over at “Late Show” in September. As Letterman Retires, Late Night TV Faces a Changing Landscape 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z “My brain’s a little above average, according to standard aptitude tests, but not far above,” this acerbic narrator reports. Lydia Millet is not as popular as she should be. This novel will change that. 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z She’s never held a day job before, and her acerbic, cantankerous demeanor gets in the way of her keeping one now. “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” Reviewed: Melissa McCarthy Finally Gets the Dramatic Role She Deserves 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Press material describes her as “acerbic” and “hilarious”, of which only one is remotely true. Cake review – an anti-vanity vehicle for Jennifer Aniston 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z The alternative, of course, would be for Cowell to pack up his acerbic wit and quit the UK altogether. 2010-01-12T09:52:00Z As always Chast’s humor is poignant and acerbic, but at the same time strangely comforting. Here Are the 15 Best Books of 2014 (So Far) 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Like Vidal, Piñera was known for his caustic wit and acerbic tongue. A hundred years of Virgilio Piñera, l'enfant terrible of Cuban literature 2012-08-03T17:09:31Z While she comes off as an exhibitionist onstage, in private Ms. Schumer is introverted, sometimes melancholy, with bouts of insecurity occasionally breaking through her acerbic veneer. Amy Schumer’s Comedy Central Show, From the Inside 2013-04-18T12:00:01Z Challenging in almost every way, this jaunty, acerbic work is colored with unusual combinations of timbres, strong rhythmic pulses, and all sorts of virtuoso flourishes. Seattle chamber-music fest closes with truly grand finale 2012-07-30T16:46:04Z After noticing the acerbic wit of Jennifer Paterson, Mr. Chancellor invited her to write about food for the Spectator. Alexander Chancellor, editor who transformed Spectator magazine, dies at 77 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z His brash, breezy, often acerbic brand of humor frequently made targets of others and was often couched in terms that might be considered sexist today. Jack Carter, acerbic comedian and longtime TV fixture, dies at 93 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z He was made a director, but more often than not had to put up with Gollancz's acerbic and often unreasonable criticisms. Hilary Rubinstein 2012-06-14T14:56:25Z Courtly, incisive and acerbic in equal measure, Mr. Sarris came of critical age in the 1960s as the first great wave of foreign films washed ashore in the United States. Andrew Sarris, Film Critic, Dies at 83 2012-06-20T17:00:26Z One reason that “Girls” is unsettling is that it is an acerbic, deadpan reminder that human nature doesn’t change. Television Review: Lena Dunham?s ?Girls? Begins on HBO 2012-04-12T18:49:02Z Her latest book, “See What Can Be Done,” is a work of nonfiction that highlights a different side of her writing: less acerbic, more generous. Lorrie Moore has some instructions on how to read her new book 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z He thought immediately of Eichner, whom he had worked with on “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” and the acerbic Netflix series “Friends From College.” Crafting a Rom-Com That’s True to 21st-Century Gay Life 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z George Balanchine had Stravinsky—acerbic, witty, rhythmically exciting. Sufjan Stevens and Justin Peck Make a Ballet About Respect 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z The English writer's plays are typically spare, acerbic and funny, in a chilling sort of way. Weekend preview: 3 ways to impress your date 2012-07-26T21:00:05Z If you were a fan of the first two seasons of this acerbic little show but got lost around Season 3, I hear you. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z He was shown in several clips from a PBS documentary being his usual acerbic, witty and elegant self: taking America to task for needless wars, a bloated military-industrial complex and political hypocrisy. Memorial for Gore Vidal in Manhattan 2012-08-23T21:59:36Z You suspect, though, this clever, acerbic man is keen to be more than just the indie Lazarus. Edwyn Collins 2010-08-14T23:05:00Z Though the show had a lead character — Crane’s acerbic Col. ArtsBeat: The Many Masks of Richard Dawson 2012-06-04T18:30:27Z The tone seems a long way from that cocky, acerbic voice of “Heartbreaker.” ArtsBeat Blog: A Word With: Ryan Adams Returns With New Album After Hiatus 2011-10-11T11:33:48Z This director of acerbic film statements was quick to take offense — the iron fist encased in thin skin. Home Movies: Robert Altman, Hollywood Renegade 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z The expressive weight comes from Berg, with the extreme compression of the Four Pieces for clarinet and piano, acerbically played by Joanna Patton, balanced by the trio arrangement of the Adagio from his Chamber Concerto. Illuminating Britten – review 2013-04-16T17:04:24Z "I cannot woo in festival terms," Benedick bemoans, when finally popping the question to his acerbic lady. Review: Much to like about outdoor 'Much Ado' 2010-07-16T19:53:00Z Aurora Flores, a music journalist and composer who was working with him on his memoir, said Mr. Harlow had displayed an acerbic wit, an acid tongue and a willingness to defy conventions. Larry Harlow, Influential Figure in Salsa, Dies at 82 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z She remains avant-garde and acerbic, and now performs in this career retrospective project with Weasel Walter, Bob Bert and Tim Dahl. Pop, Rock & Cabaret Listings for Jan. 9-15 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Ms. Glaspy’s debut album, “Emotions and Math,” released last summer, was a fine showcase for her acerbic lyrics and quietly intense guitar playing. Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z The Amazing Floating Man, aimed at the banking industry, is performed a cappella, making every cutting word pin-sharp; Beautiful Hopeful acerbically advises aspiring singers to "play it pretty like a good girl should". Thea Gilmore – review 2013-07-12T17:57:12Z In Moshfegh’s acerbic novel, a miserable New Yorker uses drugs to avoid the world by sleeping for months. Perspective | How 9/11 altered the fiction landscape in 13 novels 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z In a Sounds Jewish exclusive, the critically acclaimed and now Booker-shortlisted author reads an acerbically funny extract from his latest novel, The Finkler Question. Sounds Jewish: September 2010 2010-09-08T09:47:00Z The duo created a genuine dialog between instruments, evoking mountain streams, folk song and the ebb and flow between poignancy and the acerbic so characteristic of Janacek. Review | Piano-violin duo brings mature eloquence to Phillips Collection 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z So it stood to reason that Josh Homme, its callous, acerbic frontman, would be matter-of-fact about his mission at Terminal 5 on Friday night. Music Review: Revisiting and Recharging an Album With a Fleshed-Out Crew 2011-03-27T22:14:47Z As much as it is an acerbic comedy, “Raising Hope” is also an economics lesson. Year in Culture: Machinations, Criminal And/or Familial 2010-12-17T14:43:11Z When Aubrey Plaza arrived on the scene over a decade ago, her bone-dry wit, acerbic delivery and supporting turns in comic films and television suggested the second coming of Janeane Garofalo. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z He developed a reputation for being cruel with some and was acerbic before audiences. Analysis | The two sides of Jerry Lewis 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z Stravinsky’s “Symphonies of Wind Instruments” suited Mr. Heras-Casado’s ear and style much better, and he found an ideal tension between sharp, acerbic bite and a more sultry longing. Review: Orchestras Large and Small and a Composer Portrait 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z Jeff Steitzer tackles with gusto the role of Wally, a curmudgeonly sort who may be a broken-down wreck but still pitches an acerbic put-down with the best. In ‘Assisted Living,’ the Golden Girls (and guys) meet Orwell 2013-04-29T19:14:35Z A lonely immigrant in Finland meets an acerbic cat in a gay bar for a dark, comic story about modern dislocation. Review | Perumal Murugan said his career as a novelist was dead. Lucky for us, he was wrong. 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Cynical, acerbic and irreverent though both books are, their underlying message is an old-fashioned quest for meaning. A Quest for Meaning in a Dystopian Era 2010-05-16T15:30:00Z In this middling-quality dirge, the one moment of acerbic humor comes at a shooting party, when the host brings out framed portraits of former Soviet leaders, from Stalin to Gorbachev, for target practice. The Cannes Countdown: Six Contenders for Major Awards 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z “Assassins,” presented as vignettes with music, in which nine people from history croon and monologize their way through their successful or botched crimes, is by turns mordant and acerbically funny and always a bit unsettling. Review | Insanity thrives, giddily, in Signature’s ‘Assassins’ 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z It would be interesting to know what Mr. Kramer — acerbic, funny and, by the evidence of the film, a man not possessed of a great deal of sentimentality — feels about the bland optimism of #lovewins. Review: ‘Larry Kramer in Love & Anger,’ Portrait of the Rebel as Gay Activist 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z For all the acerbic humor that Sweeney wrings from this family’s self-absorption, she maintains a refreshing balance of tenderness. ‘The Nest’ review: What happens when that nest egg cracks? 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z "Angelic vocals and acerbic wit" – New Zealand Herald. New band of the day – No 1,281: Princess Chelsea 2012-06-01T08:00:00Z The album he started in September is bursting with brisk tempos and Adkins' signature acerbic wit. Trace Adkins "Back in Town" with renewed energy 2010-07-17T02:02:00Z Nora Ephron, who cast an acerbic eye on relationships, metropolitan living and aging in essays, books, plays and hit movies including "Sleepless in Seattle" and "When Harry Met Sally," died Tuesday in New York. Writer, filmmaker Nora Ephron of Sleepless in Seattle' dies at 71 2012-06-27T12:48:22Z But even before judge Simon Cowell -- the acerbic star of the original incarnation -- left at the end of Season 9, the fire was cooling. 'American Idol': Why Fox is axing the show after 15 seasons 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z But the script struggles to channel the character’s wonderfully playful, acerbic spirit. ‘The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic’ Review: Just Like the Movies 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The recording is wonderful, one of Alan Curtis's finest, and conducted with an acerbic elegance that hovers between sensuality and anger. Handel: Berenice 2010-08-12T21:44:00Z However, both actors show a tendency to fall into their characters’ default modes — acerbic grande dame, soulful artisan — too easily. Theater Review: Mary Beth Peil in ?The Morini Strad? at 59 E59 Theaters 2012-04-05T20:35:56Z It’s closer to vaudeville, of the most sumptuous, acerbic sort. Randy Newman's Faust: The Devil Laughs and Cries 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Theodore Roosevelt’s acerbic daughter Alice suggested that her father wanted to be “the corpse at every funeral, the bride at every wedding and the baby at every christening.” History Lives in Fiction: From Jennie Churchill’s Britain to Jacksonian Cincinnati 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z In the era of Netflix’s acerbic political satire “House of Cards,” it’s not hard to see the appeal of Handel’s “Agrippina,” which made its composer’s international reputation when it opened in Venice in 1709. Opera Review: ‘Agrippina’ by Operamission Sees Rome in a Satiric Light 2014-01-22T16:44:15Z As in the novels and movies, Jack Ryan is a patriot with an acerbic wit who sometimes bristles at orders. Jack Ryan Returns, This Time on Amazon 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Ask brewers about the dividing line between porter and stout, and most will tell you it’s the presence of roasted, unmalted barley, an ingredient that lends stouts their drier, more acerbic coffee-grounds flavor. Modern porters derive flavor from unusual suspects: Sweet potatoes and lobster 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z Perhaps Reza's acerbic, askance view of "civilized" humanity is right in tune with our time. Preview: 'God of Carnage' ? at Seattle Rep ? promises top-shelf actors and Yasmina Reza's hallmark wit 2010-09-30T20:45:00Z Yet there's nothing of the classic "SNL" spirit here, nothing acerbic or especially ironic except the film's cute central premise: Famous monsters of old need a place to hide away from scary people. 'Hotel Transylvania': a cute monster mash with 'SNL' vets in cast 2012-09-27T20:22:06Z Buttressed by the acerbic wit and speed of Billy Wilder’s direction and screenplay, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are at the top of their game in this 1966 film. The Best TV Shows and Movies New to Netflix, Hulu and More in December 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z The principal revelations are instrumental, with sinewy, acerbic textures steering us into a world closer to German expressionism than post-romanticism. Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn - review 2011-03-10T22:30:01Z Other work in the show recalls Soviet-era propaganda posters, and twists political slogans to acerbic effect. S.Africa's ANC fumes over art ridiculing president 2012-05-17T17:00:16Z She is savage, acerbic, rude, unkind, and really very unpleasant. "She Will" star Alice Krige is haunted and haunting: "There must be something a bit odd about me" 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z This is another comedy worth streaming regularly over the coming weeks, if only to be reminded of why Allison Janney has earned two Emmys for her heartfelt, acerbic portrayal of Bonnie. Smart Watch Fall preview: 7 must-see TV shows returning in September 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z Tasked with reining in Germaine, she inevitably fails, but manages a barrage of acerbic one-liners. Review: ‘Raised by Wolves’ Reimagines an Unusual Childhood 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z "He felt Norman wasn't tough enough, wasn't acerbic enough," Wells said. Writer finally helms his Oscar winner on NH stage 2011-08-22T17:53:10Z Written between 1951 and 1993, the letters are full of acerbic wit, insight, playfulness, self-deprecating humour and a nostalgic yearning for simpler times. Paperback writer 2010-03-16T14:13:00Z But Simon Cowell, the acerbic judge who left the show at the end of last season? Palin book takes aim at some new targets 2010-11-19T19:23:00Z The author is known for his redoubtable female characters, and Archer’s acerbic friend Lynette Stanley inhabits her scenes with savvy brio. The best children’s and young adult books this month 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Aside from “Bonne Journée,” the lyrics on “Multitude” are often bleak, pointed or acerbic, with characters expressing loneliness and resentment, anger and frustration, set to delicate arrangements and impeccable melodies. Stromae’s Music Delves Into Dark Topics. His Return Is Right on Time. 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z His songs mixed thoughtful or witty lyrics with simple but strong melodies in oddly different styles, with echoes of acerbic Dylan, genial Donovan and even Sinatra. Rodriguez – review 2012-11-19T17:57:43Z Thurber was a grandmaster of the short story — perhaps best known for “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” — and his often absurd and acerbic cartoons. Please shut up, Mr. President, and read some books 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z A tidy geometry of gender and race takes shape right away in the Arena Stage production of Lydia R. Diamond’s bright, acerbic comedy “Smart People.” Review | ‘Smart People’ puts race under a comic microscope 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z “The few things he did say were very acerbic.” Joan Osborne Retraces Bob Dylan’s Roots in Greenwich Village 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Start with the acerbic Party Down, which stars Glee's Jane Lynch and focuses around the machinations of a dysfunctional catering company. Is this a golden age for sitcoms? 2010-05-27T14:26:00Z In a delightfully acerbic sequel to “Dear Committee Members,” a cranky English professor becomes the reluctant chair of his department. 50 notable works of fiction in 2018 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z And as a pair, they can be as quick, acerbic and caustically funny as the inebriates in the classic English movie “Withnail and I,” which is saying a lot. Review: ‘Animals’ Asks When, and If, the Party Has to End 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Its romantic ardor blazes; its acerbic edges bite. Mariinsky Ballet in ‘Cinderella,’ Under Alexei Ratmansky 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z That’s the last thing Doctor Strange—cynical, acerbic, supremely confident of his role in the universe—would want, anyway. Benedict Cumberbatch Is the Alchemist with the Mostest in 'Doctor Strange' 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z The Dowager Countess, the acerbic grand dame played by Maggie Smith on Masterpiece Theater’s Downton Abbey, was recently reborn as a life-like dessert for a season five premiere event at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. See Downton Abbey’s Dowager Countess Recreated as a Cake 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal” debuted last night with an acerbic, bracing premiere that felt like, in the best way possible, a much-needed slap in the face. Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal” nails it: Your new must-see late-night show takes down the GOP, Hillary and Bernie, and her “woman-ness” in hilarious debut 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Despite how often we are assured that Duchess is acerbic and tough, she seems in this novel more like an adult’s fantasy of what a tough 13-year-old girl would sound like. A Novel of the West Spans Decades and Genres 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z But that musical, with its ambition and scale, served Stew’s gifts well, elevating and enhancing his casually acerbic and wry bons mots. Music Review | 'Making It': Soundtrack of Their End: Romance Curdles Onstage 2010-02-19T06:20:00Z It is a measure of how popular he was that even the favoured targets of his acerbic wit rushed to include themselves among his admirers upon news of his death. Carlos Monsiv?is obituary 2010-06-24T18:04:00Z Network, turning her acerbic wit on the fashion faux pas of Hollywood stars. Joan Rivers' family remain hopeful 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Last year, when Mr. Greenblatt announced that Mr. Gervais, the acerbic British comedian, would return for a fourth turn as the show’s host, he put Hollywood on notice, saying “fasten your seatbelts.” Opting for Jimmy Fallon as Host, Globes Choose Playful Over Biting 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z But the acerbic and unrelentingly sad “UnREAL” doesn’t exist just to send up reality television, or to pick at its scabs. Lifetime’s ‘UnREAL’ Traces the Cracks in Reality TV’s Fourth Wall 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Their early singles were as smart and sharp as Sparks or Steely Dan, as intricate and complex as prog rock, and as pointed and acerbic as Frank Zappa, but more concise. Pop's undersung heroes: artists with big influence but small reputation 2010-07-15T21:00:00Z "ROARING BACK" Darnell recalled that a year ago, TV critics were predicting the demise of "Idol" following the exit of acerbic judge Cowell. Competition heats up as "American Idol" returns 2012-01-17T21:53:08Z “It’s fine to be biting, acerbic and silly when you’re young,” he says. Steve Coogan: ‘Maybe I've just got flabby and middle-aged' 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z Don’t miss the acerbic and brilliant poem “Lifestyles of the Blind and Paralyzed,” which captures an aspect of O’Brien’s penetrating wit we never see in “The Sessions.” “The Sessions”: An unlikely, certain-to-be Oscar-bound sex fable 2012-10-19T17:02:00Z We are as moved and entertained, for example, by the wiry humility of Sir Henry Moore as by the frequently inarticulate but acerbic thoughts of Francis Bacon. TV highlights 15/05/2013 2013-05-15T06:00:15Z If you go back and watch the early episodes, Maher’s core beliefs and acerbic style have changed little. Bill Maher is smug, outspoken and just might get a congressman voted out of office “She lived the life she wanted,” her sister says acerbically. 'Mad Men' Recap: 'Severance' 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z Fortunately, the acerbic Ethan, the cynical Reed and the tart Jessieare on hand to deflate the flowery rhetoric with amusing commentary. Theater Review: ‘Storefront Church,’ by John Patrick Shanley 2012-06-12T02:00:13Z Together, the two sisters — along with their acerbic Eastern European wit, their small-screen-idol husbands and their impossibly high cheekbones — are becoming fixtures on the red carpet and in tabloid magazines. Dagmara Dominczyk Finds a Home in the Spotlight 2013-06-14T20:20:35Z For fans of acerbic writer-director Noah Baumbach, the good news about his latest comedy is that it's bright, funny and accessible. Penelope Spheeris' 'Decline of Western Civilization Collection' explores music, youth culture 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z You get to be physical, you get to be acerbic, you get to wear amazing clothes. "Emily In Paris" star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu: "It's so much fun to play a villain" 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Seacrest stepped off the stage and stared down the acerbic judge. Rolling Stones tunes supply 'Idol' surprises 2010-03-17T03:11:00Z The opening section of the ensemble piece, Cicada Shell, is powered along by Stravinskyan motor rhythms, and there's an acerbic tang of the same composer in the sextet, Surrounded Ground. Sierra: Cicada Shell; Birds and Insects Book 1; Surrounded Ground, etc ? review 2011-07-14T20:30:01Z But this crackling play, staged with acerbic brio at Studio Theatre by the ace director David Muse, is a far slyer work. A bristling three-way tussle over ambivalent sexual identity The Titch I knew was a talker, toothless, funny and acerbic. John Titchell RA by Tim Binding 2011-02-12T00:05:48Z Bill Maher served as an emcee, and he kept the right tone, hopeful and slightly acerbic. The Carpetbagger: Ambassador Sean Penn and the Arcade Fire at a Benefit for Haiti 2012-01-15T17:22:07Z Before now, “soul” is not a term I would have associated with Franzen, whose brilliant, acerbic work has seemed committed to a purely material concept of human identity. Review | Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Crossroads’ represents a marked evolution in a dazzling career 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z The columnist Molly Ivins, an acerbic critic of her native Texas until her death in 2007, once described politics in the Lone Star State as the “finest form of free entertainment ever invented.” Two Books on the Bizarreness of Texas 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z She remains avant-garde and acerbic, and now performs often in a career retrospective project with Weasel Walter, Bob Bert and Tim Dahl. Pop, Rock & Cabaret Listings for Jan. 16-22 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Cowell, the show's acerbic British judge, creator, and executive producer, said he was "absolutely thrilled with the news." 'X Factor' to return for second season on Fox 2011-11-02T18:12:57Z But it’s acerbic, smart, pleasingly, shamelessly weird and set, in part, at a hotel for single people who are given 45 days to find love among the other guests or be turned into an animal. These Movie Scenes Might Not Be Important, but They’re Pretty Great 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z While traveling, he begins speaking with a bright, young photographer with an acerbic wit. October must-reads: "Call Me by Your Name" sequel to memoirs galore 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Atwood, who is 75 and has a halo of gray curls and an acerbic sense of humor, said the idea came to her when she was reading about for-profit prisons. Margaret Atwood, Digital Deep-Diver, Writes ‘The Heart Goes Last’ 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z This book is Brown at her best: acerbically funny, compassionate, and fully sourced. 9 Books to Read About Queen Elizabeth II 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z It played well to his fans, who joined in, but what started out as a nicely acerbic put-down of ignorance, quickly descended into infantile name calling. Aziz Ansari: ‘Being funny is like having a superpower’ 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z This image from Ralph Steadman, published in the 1970s, offers an acerbic view of relations between coal miners and the media. In pictures: Private Eye cartoons 2013-09-27T08:45:37Z The video’s use of a simple allows for a simple explanation of the problem, while its satirical bent injects it with an appropriately acerbic tone. This 'My Little Pony' Parody Explains Income Inequality 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z But in “Love’s Refrain,” he offers up his deeply passionate soul, only sometimes camouflaged by his acerbic wit. Review: ‘Love’s Refrain’ Has a Stargazer Looking Inward 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z To have such an acerbic mental state looming at you in billboard-size paintings is weirdly transporting, if not comforting. Searching for Light in the Darkness of the ’80s 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Aunt Lydia is a mercurial assassin: a pious leader, a ruthless administrator, a deliciously acerbic confessor. Review | Praise be: Margaret Atwood has published a sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z And she acquired a whole new generation of fans as Alec Baldwin's acerbic mother on "30 Rock." Remembering Elaine Stritch -- formidable, fun and candid 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z She is acerbic and funny, yet purposely plays Woolford as her opposite: "She doesn't like to talk, she doesn't like to laugh, she is very quiet, and she is very awkward." Art and race at the Whitney: Rethinking the Donelle Woolford piece 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Some of them have a clear anticlerical bent, reinforced by the artist’s acerbic captions; others sympathize with, and humanize, victims of violence and poverty. Art Review: Spanish Draftsmanship That Leaps Off the Page 2010-10-14T21:52:00Z Director Joseph Hardy tries to leaven the script's hostility by finding as much humor as possible, although the comedy is acerbic and the couple's heated exchanges often scalding. Review: 'Dance of Death' edgy as always 2013-04-19T02:50:09Z And Mr. Shawn, a writer of acerbic eloquence, comes up with other descriptions that have the antiseptic chill of iced vodka. Review: ‘Evening at the Talk House’ Is Just the Dystopia Next Door 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z And acerbic about the contemporary sports world, as in a drawing of a fielder in mid-error saying to a teammate: “Whaddya want for 19 mil?” Michael Crawford, Wiseacre With a Pen, Dies at 70 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z The lowdown: If we had a vote, it would go to Plimpton, an absolute hoot as the lovably acerbic mom in her raucous freshman comedy. Emmy predictions: Who will reign supreme? 2011-09-15T20:33:04Z Jon Caramanica wrote about the show in June: The acerbic and unrelentingly sad “UnREAL” doesn’t exist just to send up reality television, or to pick at its scabs. Times Critics’ Guide: What to Do This Week 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Richard Schiff, of The West Wing fame, makes the composer a figure of wondrously acerbic vanity who prefaces every remark by reminding everyone of his 28 Broadway scores. Smash! ? review 2011-04-01T20:30:00Z Trump is mentioned or alluded to only rarely, most acerbically in closing remarks about global warming and moral responsibility. John Kerry Recounts a Life Full of Incident (and a Few Regrets) in ‘Every Day Is Extra’ 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Jimmy Fallon was known from Saturday Night Live but took the show in a new direction–more joyous, less acerbic. Seth Meyers Launches His Late Night 2014-02-25T02:38:02Z Instead, she focuses her increasingly acerbic satire on the government’s regulation of intimacy. Review | Banned in China, Sheng Keyi’s ‘Death Fugue’ is a pungent political satire 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z Michael Schiralli, who directs all of her solo shows, described her as “fearless and crazy, as acerbic and angry as possible.” Jackie Hoffman Kvetches Her Way to Royalty in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z The film's trailer shows the Turkish hero and his hitmen extracting revenge on armed Israeli soldiers and acerbic dialogues between the Turks and the Israelis. Anti-Israel film on Gaza ship opens in Turkey 2011-01-28T12:10:09Z Asked if the show could be done in three hours, Mr. Mechanic, the rumpled and acerbic one, said, “Two.” 2010-02-12T23:50:00Z His acerbic social satire is being performed in a robust, mirthful production by Red Bull Theater titled "Volpone, or The Fox" that opened Sunday night off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in the West Village. Review: 'Volpone or The Fox' a robust, merry farce 2012-12-10T04:01:05Z Sheldon met Amy and learned to manage his responses to emotion and intimacy, even as the show’s writers necessarily retained his acerbic distance. Perspective | So long to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ which was smart about being dumb about being smart 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Over the years he has established a formidable reputation for concise, astute commentary which he invariably combines with acerbic humour. Readers recommend their favourite books of 2010 2011-01-01T00:05:32Z Today, this acerbic survivor of gay lib has stories to tell and conviction to spare – but not a great deal to say that's new. Bitch! Dyke! Faghag! Whore! – review 2012-07-04T17:07:34Z The band, sometimes referred to as proto-punk, sometimes as acid rock, shared an arch, acerbic outlook with the Mothers of Invention and the Fugs and recorded three albums from 1967 to 1969. Mick Farren, British Rock ’n’ Roll Renaissance Man, Dies at 69 2013-08-01T03:34:55Z Nowadays, journalists, especially acerbic ones, bristle at the notion of being spun. Jay Z's Media Orchestration 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z The Oscars lie ahead—with a different host, ABC late-night star Jimmy Kimmel, who promises to bring a more acerbic energy, at least. The Golden Globes Send a Muddled Message Post-Trump 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z Together these experiences gave him an opportunity to show off an acerbic wit. L. J. Davis, Journalist and Novelist, Is Dead at 70 2011-04-09T05:07:20Z Along with everyone else, the Coens had admired Thewlis’s performance as Johnny, the acerbic prophet of doom in Mike Leigh’s 1993 film Naked, in which he stalked the streets of London in an undertaker’s greatcoat. 'My brain was on fire': David Thewlis on Naked, Fargo and creeping out the Coens 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Letterman filtered his forays through an acerbic sense of humor and a grand sense of the absurd. David Letterman Leaves His Successors a Rich Comedic Bequest 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series “M*A*S*H,” died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Harry Morgan, ?M*A*S*H? and ?Dragnet? Actor, Dies at 96 2011-12-07T16:47:35Z Albert takes his chance – coerced into action by an acerbic parody of his own coronation music punched out by Britten's angry little orchestra. Britten's comic hero Albert Herring: the only virgin in the village 2013-05-08T17:59:01Z She acerbically explained that "every celebrity is expected to honour the details of their private life with a press conference, a fragrance and a primetime reality show". British successes at Golden Globes put in shade by Jodie Foster's 'coming out' 2013-01-14T18:11:22Z In its brand new third season, "Emily" takes its fish out of water title character — and her acerbic nemesis-mentor Sylvie — in directions that create surprising twists to their professional and personal dynamic. "Emily In Paris" star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu: "It's so much fun to play a villain" 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z And will Alex — the novel’s most acerbic, nuanced and engaging character — finally achieve something like happiness, and if so, what might that look like? As a Father Lies Dying, His Family Reckons With Their Troubled Legacy 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Britain's Will Self - a well-known and often acerbic journalist - is also a strong contender for the century-spanning stream of consciousness "Umbrella," a novel about a woman with encephalitis. Hilary Mantel favorite to take Booker novel prize 2012-10-16T12:16:04Z For its nine seasons the show seemingly revolved around the acerbic Mr. Cowell’s reviews of contestants. Audience Up, ?Idol? Defies TV Gravity 2011-04-20T21:17:49Z It's also less satirical and acerbic than some of his previous television; not just a technology-obsessed sarcastic underwhelmist's bleak view of the future. TV review: Black Mirror; Penguins - Spy in the Huddle 2013-02-11T23:05:01Z Melissa Bank, a witty, acerbic writer whose first book, “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing,” became a global publishing phenomenon in 1999, died on Tuesday at her home in East Hampton, N.Y. Melissa Bank, Author Whose ‘Girls’ Guide’ Was a Phenomenon, Dies at 61 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Brydon added that they were given a framework, which they "colored in" with their jovial conversations, laced with dry humor and acerbic wit. Coogan, Brydon embark on culinary odyssey in 'The Trip to Italy' 2014-01-26T00:08:02Z How many listeners would enjoy Stravinsky’s tricky, acerbic “Agon” were it not for George Balanchine’s penetrating ballet to the score? Alexei Ratmansky’s Elective Affinity, Musically Speaking 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Q: "Be Many Gone" seems more mellow than some of your earlier, acerbic work. A Minute With: Singer/songwriter Eileen Rose on Nashville's revival 2014-04-07T08:15:05Z As a contestant on the show’s sixth season, and later on the all-star season, she was acerbic and wild, and hubristic beyond measure, one of the great reality-TV tragic heroes of recent years. | 'Life After Top Chef': ‘Life After Top Chef,’ on Bravo 2012-10-02T22:21:59Z "Lucky Guy" is billed as a drama with touches of her famed acerbic tone. Tom Hanks to make Broadway debut in new Nora Ephron play 2012-10-11T20:07:56Z Mr. Burnett, 59, is a self-contained, acerbic, existential atheist with an earring, while Mr. Evans, 63, is an outgoing, verbose, practicing Christian with the gray beard of a philosopher. Want to Find Fulfillment at Last? Think Like a Designer 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z In the second novella — or the first, depending on your particular edition of this book — we follow the life of a 16-year-old girl, George, an acerbic high school student in contemporary England. Book review: ‘How to Be Both,’ by Ali Smith Arriving with a wealth of ready-made catchphrases, this acerbic black comedy found Ryder and rebel boyfriend Christian Slater killing off high-school conformists, including a coterie of mean girls all called Heather. Heathers is back – but is it Winona Ryder's best film? Her top 20, ranked! 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z This quintet illustrates that new ideal, with spare and brief movements that are both acerbic and expressive. Music Review: The Folkways That Led to Dvorak and Bartok 2010-10-20T21:18:00Z In response to Mr Abiy, its statements have been terse and acerbic, pointedly refusing to join the "discourses" of its former ally on a matter that had "perplexed all concerned observers". Ethiopia PM Abiy eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Munger, who is known for his quick wit and acerbic manner, will turn 100 in January. Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger gives $40 million in stock to California museum 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z “Thank you, Oliver. Perhaps we could work that into a sampler. I could hang it on the hub,” is her acerbic reply. ‘Secret Hours’ delivers more spy games and wisecracks from ‘Slow Horses’ writer 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z If Trump is in the room and on the stage, then Christie can be Christie, entertaining and acerbic and the best of New Jersey — but he is not in the room.” Christie looking to pop Trump’s air of inevitability in New Hampshire 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z What were the keys to creating those lived-in bonds between these three actors who seem to share a similar acerbic wit? TIFF 2023: Tony Gwynn eyes fathers and sons in autism drama 'Ezra' 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Enlivened by Fey’s vinegary wit and Green’s acerbic dialogue, this Miss Oliver is a snappier, more sardonic presence, keeping Poirot’s sizable ego in check even as she tries to lure him out of super-sleuth retirement. Review: With ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ Kenneth Branagh’s Agatha Christie series hits its stride 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z He has a big personality and can be blunt, demanding and acerbic, more likely to bury his assistant coaches with belittling criticism than to share with them the credit for his success. Commentary: Bruce Arena's ugly exit from MLS shouldn't tarnish his immense legacy 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Monk, played with acerbic perfection and delightful disgust by Wright, writes as a drunken lark, a book intended to parody the kinds that sell and cater to white audiences’ view of Black people. Cord Jefferson’s insightful satire of race and media, ‘American Fiction,’ lights up TIFF 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The snappy, acerbic dialogue, delivered with characteristic Irish humour, will be familiar to fans of playwright Martin McDonagh's style. Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z With steadfast fury, Porcaroli nails the acerbic entitlement of her character, which makes it easy to side with her family when they ask that Amanda pull her weight working in their pharmacies. Review: In 'Amanda,' a surly loner drums up her own drama — but she's not insufferable 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The show featured audience participation, elaborate drag costumes, acerbic historical footnotes, occasional snacks and a 24-piece backing band that would lose one member every hour. Review: The title says it all: 'Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music' 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z She was also extremely rigid, moralistic and self-punishing and was quick to lash out with an acerbic tongue, including at me. A New Therapy for Multiple Personality Disorder Helps a Woman with 12 Selves 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z As an acerbic statement from the Lincoln Project directed at DeSantis put it, he is "going to get absolutely destroyed": Ron DeSantis wants to "make America Florida": That's a dire threat 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The scene-stealer, though, is Patrick McGoohan as an acerbic secret agent. How to watch six of our favorite Jim Brown movies 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z As chief spokesman for the State Department, he delivered nuanced statements on foreign policy with candor and wit, and developed a good if sometimes acerbic rapport with the diplomatic press corps. Hodding Carter III, Crusading Editor and Jimmy Carter Aide, Dies at 88 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The acerbic tone of Chinese diplomats has also done China no favors. In Xi’s China, Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The riff that runs through all of Albert’s writing and relationships was his great sense of humor, which ranged from the scatological to the acerbic. John Albert, punk pioneer and chronicler of L.A.'s underbelly, dies at 58 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z “Hollywood is a showman’s paradise. But showmen make nothing; they exploit what someone else has made,” he wrote in an acerbic essay published in the Atlantic. Hollywood was built on the work of unappreciated and undervalued writers 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z As Michael Hiltzik observes, “Mayo’s acerbic book about the city presaged and inspired ‘City of Quartz.’” The Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf: Nonfiction 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Its columns, exposés and investigations captured innumerable historic Texas events with human-focused empathy, acerbic wit and razor-sharp accountability. Legendary liberal magazine Texas Observer is closing and laying off its staff 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z We said, if we write him really stoic and grumpy and acerbic, it’ll work. Boundaries on 'Shrinking' are questionable, but the co-creator says there will be consequences 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z A few miles north, in Berkeley, newly-proposed bike lanes on an idyllic strip of the city’s north side have divided residents and led to a torrent of acerbic fliers, heated meetings and more combat metaphors. Inside the movement to remake America’s city streets Ezra’s acerbic narration skewers celebrity-led wellness influencing, empty-eyed business tycoons and Silicon Valley scammers with the merciless verve of an episode of “Succession.” Review | ‘Confidence’ skewers the rich in a most satisfying, clever way 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Video investigations are often sleekly produced, set to dramatic music and narrated in an acerbic tone. Ukrainian journalists fight another kind of war - against graft 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The often acerbic spokeswoman for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, responded to the controversy by accusing the United States of having similar laws on the books. In Georgia, two days of protests over ‘foreign influence’ bill 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z For more than two decades and across 10 series — even including appearances on “30 Rock” and “Arrested Development” — Belzer played the wisecracking, acerbic homicide detective prone to conspiracy theories. This week’s passages 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z For more than two decades and across 10 series — even including appearances on “30 Rock” and “Arrested Development” — Belzer played the wise-cracking, acerbic homicide detective prone to conspiracy theories. Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z She said awards season campaigning has long been “acerbically exclusive” and that she’s “been working toward discovering” measures that “best encourage meritocracy.” Andrea Riseborough says the uproar over surprise Oscar nom 'has deeply impacted me' 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z She continued: "Awards campaigning is as acerbically exclusive as it has always been. I do not yet know which measures will best encourage meritocracy. I've been working toward discovering them and will continue to." Oscars 2023: Andrea Riseborough 'deeply impacted' by nomination row 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z In the months before the balloon incident, China’s diplomatic corps had toned down its typically acerbic rhetoric about Washington. Balloon Incident Highlights Fragile State of U.S.-China Relationship 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The tone in which he said “It’s a mess” had been acerbic. L.A. Affairs: I have a thing for writing tender messages to unavailable men 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Fragments of acerbic dialogue rattled around the 33-year-old Irish actress’s mind. Jessie Buckley is brave enough to be scared 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Her work was filled with acerbic humor, sexual satire and farcical scenarios, distinguished by an understated literary style that she described as “completely practical and always precise.” Fay Weldon, acerbic British novelist and screenwriter, dies at 91 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Cauley, a former staff writer for Trevor Noah’s “The Daily Show” and columnist for the New York Times, has shown herself to be a master of diagnosing our nation’s troubles through acerbic humor. Review | ‘The Survivalists’ pits corporate climbing against armageddon readiness 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Often dressed in camouflage fatigues, the bald 61-year-old delights in acerbic responses to journalists' questions and often speaks in crude belligerent Russian to his recruits. Putin ally Prigozhin grants freedom to first Russian convicts who fought in Ukraine 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z There is no shortage of rhetorical force — or sharp, acerbic humor — to be harvested from these ideas, but Polley never lets the dialogue tilt too far into abstraction. Review: Ensemble acting doesn't get much better than in Sarah Polley's brilliant 'Women Talking' 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z That structure suggests the state’s total surveillance of the populace, but the form is continuously deconstructed by Berg’s acerbic commentary. Review | Sibylle Berg’s ‘Grime’ is a wicked satire of where we’re headed 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z It went to this violent, very acerbic, funny place as an action comedy. How David Harbour went from 'anti-Christmas' guy to action hero Santa in 'Violent Night' 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Le Carré, famously outed as a retired spy for Britain’s MI5 and MI6, shows an acerbic side in his views on women, fellow writers and sundry other subjects. 10 books to add to your reading list in December 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Dissenting opinions from Republican justices have been acerbic at times, accusing the other side of judicial activism. High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Nikki Finke: The acerbic, widely read entertainment reporter who broke Hollywood news, antagonized moguls and founded the website Deadline has died. How Marin County Changed Its Reputation on Vaccines 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Kunis also narrates the film, sharing the heroine’s often acerbic thoughts about New York society types and how hard she’s fought to overcome her trauma. Review: The shocking turns to numbness in new 'Hellraiser' 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He could be more acerbic than unfamiliar readers might expect. Our Correspondents on the Biggest Music, Shows and Books in Their Parts of the World 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z She likens herself to Goldilocks, neither too far left nor too far right, but her acerbic persona and harsh attacks on rivals suggest little of the innocent fairy tale character. Column: Is Oregon about to elect an anti-woke, pro-gun independent as governor? Or maybe, gasp, a Republican? 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z “There’s nothing that can be in any way aggressive or acerbic. He’s not that man.” Emmys host Kenan Thompson predicts conflict-free ceremony 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “Thought it was a teenage dream / Just a fantasy,” she sings acerbically in the chorus: “But was it yours, or was it mine?” The remaking of Demi Lovato: 'I am owning my dark side' 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Melissa Bank, 61, a witty, acerbic writer whose first book, “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing,” became a global publishing phenomenon in 1999, died Aug. 2 at her home in East Hampton, New York. This week’s passages 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Sánchez is a raw, unapologetic and acerbic writer, who leans into difficult topics. Review | In ‘Crying in the Bathroom,’ a writer chooses abortion, and motherhood 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z In remarks to reporters later, the acerbic Russian diplomat was anything but cowed, insisting that he enjoyed the moral high ground. Russia’s Lavrov Is Pariah at Group of 20 Event, but Only for Some 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Take the show's arguable breakout character, acerbic teacher and nun Sr Michael. Derry Girls: 90s nostalgia, cream horns and toasters in cupboards 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z But if you listen to him unspool his witty, acerbic and doubt-ridden jabs, you begin to realize that he probably wrote the best essays in his English classes. Review | A Pup concert makes aging out of your 20s feel like a total blast 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z He remained himself — by turns generous and overbearing, charismatic and acerbic, switching on his Kentucky accent when it suited him. He Spurred a Revolution in Psychiatry. Then He ‘Disappeared.’ 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z “Mann’s comics are so exciting — loose and intimate, honest, acerbic, and so free,” says Rebecca Sugar, the “Steven Universe” creator, who collaborated with Mann on the 2019 “Steven Universe: The Movie” song “Drift Away.” Turns out Aimee Mann is really good at painting, too 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Gilbert Gottfried, whose distinctive voice and acerbic style made him a comedy legend, was the subject of numerous fan and friend tributes Tuesday after news of his death at age 67. Gilbert Gottfried's selfie with Bob Saget, Louie Anderson goes viral after his death 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Sykes will no doubt lean on her stand-up background and acerbic humor. Hosts Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will make Oscars history tonight 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Lander is known as a brilliant but sometimes acerbic and abrasive leader who co-led the public human genome project and founded the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a genomics powerhouse. White House science adviser Eric Lander under fire for bullying 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The highly public, acerbic dispute with the teachers this month was characteristic of Ms. Lightfoot’s stewardship of Chicago. Lori Lightfoot Promised to Change Chicago. Crises Keep Piling Up. 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Cavendish could be Liam and Noel Gallagher rolled into one; an acerbic, inaccessible hero with a brooding wisdom and a sharp wit that will catch you off guard. Triumphs, tears & tantrums - will Cavendish get another shot at Tour history? 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The smart, aspirational heroes of the Sorkin-verse can be witty, acerbic or ironic, but they are never zany or out of control. Perspective | Three things Aaron Sorkin doesn’t understand: Comedy, sitcoms and women 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z His bitterness found an outlet in partisanship, which he often expressed in acerbic asides. Bob Dole, Old Soldier and Stalwart of the Senate, Dies at 98 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The quotes: McKay’s acerbic wit provided reporters with a steady stream of snappy quotes, often dispensed from booth No. 1. USC football coaches: Glory and gaffes, from Gloomy Gus to Lincoln Riley 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z His characters could be jaded, ironic, self-lacerating and acerbic, defining character traits captured in lyrics to “Now You Know” from his 1981 musical “Merrily We Roll Along.” Stephen Sondheim, central figure in American musical theater, dies at 91 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z “If there was a secret, I’d write a book about it,” the coach, who is as acerbic as he is successful, spat dryly in a stout Brooklyn accent. How did Bruce Arena become the most successful American soccer coach in history? 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z And the acerbic British singer-songwriter seems to credit some of her good fortune to her boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul. Adele calls it the 'easiest' relationship she's ever had. Who is boyfriend Rich Paul? 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Schwarzenegger has largely avoided weighing in on the effort to replace Newson, though in recent years he has been an acerbic critic of former President Trump. Arnold Schwarzenegger says voters were right to retain Newsom, calls GOP field 'disastrous' 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z During his three years on “Weekend Update,” which he largely wrote himself, he changed the style of the segment from one heavily based on political commentary to a darker, more acerbic view of society. Norm Macdonald, acerbic comedian from ‘Saturday Night Live,’ dies at 61 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Nizar Banat was a house painter with a following online for his acerbic and caustic commentary, including criticism of the authority’s relations with Israel. Palestinian Authority Indicts 14 Security Force Members in Activist’s Death 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z A high-profile visit to China last month by Wendy R. Sherman, the deputy secretary of state, began with acerbic opening remarks from the Chinese side and ended with little sign of progress. U.S. Business Groups Urge Biden to Restart China Trade Talks 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z In the years since Saunders's acerbic observations, Black writers have undoubtedly become more prominent in speculative fiction. Exploring Black Sci-Fi, Learning through Color, the Cost of Cooling, and Other New Books 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z More likely, they’ll be like other science projects sent aloft on the space shuttle, which Weinberg acerbically dismissed as having “the flavor of projects done for a high school science talent contest.” Column: The Bezos-Branson-Musk space race is a huge waste of money and scientifically useless 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Earlier this year Carlos Tavares, the acerbic chief executive of Vauxhall's parent company Stellantis, made it very clear that investment would only arrive if the government itself were prepared to support the industry. Vauxhall to build electric vans at Ellesmere Port 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z “This discussion has just gotten so acerbic. It’s just been terrible,” Perlman said. Scientists battle over the ultimate origin story: Where did the coronavirus come from? 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z But mostly it was a striking jacket because its message contrasted sharply with the acerbic one delivered by former first lady Melania Trump not so long ago: “I Really Don’t Care. Do You?” Perspective | Biden had grins, hugs and ‘love’ for allies. But will not offer a morsel of bread to Putin. 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z It was the latest of dozens of recent protests by Manila’s foreign affairs department, along with increasingly acerbic remarks by the country’s top diplomat and defense chief about Chinese actions in the disputed waters. Philippines protests `blocking’ of its patrol ships by China 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z The comedian clearly revelled in bringing his acerbic sense of humour to proceedings. I Can See Your Voice: The show where singers are judged on appearance 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Her low-key demeanor will depart from Lighthizer’s sometimes acerbic negotiating style. Tai confirmed as top U.S. trade negotiator 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z For that brief moment, David Fincher’s acerbic valentine to Old Hollywood became an elegy for a bygone way of moviegoing life. There is an asterisk (*) next to this year’s Oscar race. But it’s not the one you think 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Of course, throughout, the 73-year-old, acerbic comedian is as funny as ever. Blu-ray movie review: ‘Defending Your Life’ 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z The Virginia Democrat is known for this type of acerbic skewering, delivered with fierce body language. At postal hearing, Rep. Connolly says he ‘will not be lectured’ by election deniers 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z The conservative Democrat pointed to Tanden's history of acerbic tweets as the reason for his opposition. Joe Manchin, who voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, to vote against Neera Tanden over mean tweets 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Robinson, 76, well known for her acerbic wit on BBC quiz show The Weakest Link, said she was "beyond thrilled" to be joining Countdown. Anne Robinson to become the new host of Countdown 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z The sensitive earnestness of her performance in “Together Together” is something new from Harrison, who first made a name for herself as an acerbic, absurdist stand-up comedian. In a breakout role, stand-up comedian Patti Harrison subverts rom-com rules in 'Together Together' 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z Much of what Arians says is humorous, sarcastic or acerbic, but don’t let that fool you. Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z “It moved into a very dark area in terms of harmony, with a real acerbic sense. I heard the struggle that I was feeling at that time at Columbia in her left hand.” The Composer Tyshawn Sorey Enters a New Phase 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Today there are, the joke goes, as many theories about chondrule formation as there are chondrule scientists themselves—with the acerbic addendum that tomorrow there will inevitably be even more. Asteroid Dust from Hayabusa2 Could Solve a Mystery of Planet Creation 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z “I’ve got some utterly delicious lines to say. And she’s so cutting and she can be so foul and she can be so acerbically funny. I had a great time.” Lesley Manville: ‘I was always quite savvy’ 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z Other environmental advocates - some of whom want the U.S. to pivot away from all fossil fuels within a few years - were more acerbic. Biden names climate statesman John Kerry as climate envoy 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z Other environmental advocates — some of whom want the U.S. to pivot away from all fossil fuels within a few years — were more acerbic. Biden names climate statesman John Kerry as climate envoy 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z It’s typical of the often acerbic aphorisms that are Holzer’s hallmark. These artists point to social upheaval — and one simple solution 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z If Bill Burr's acerbic take on White women bothered you, that's on you, here's why. Bill Burr's 'SNL' monologue calls out white women, and Twitter (mostly) has his back 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z He spoke at the airport there, attacking Mr. Biden’s debate performance and delivering an unusually acerbic attack against Somalian refugees and Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, a refugee from Somalia herself. The Busy Week When the President Met the Virus 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z The cartoonist was remembered affectionately by comic fans, cultural commentators and Argentina’s political class, which was frequently the target of his acerbic humor. Argentine cartoonist Quino, creator of 'Mafalda' comic strip, dies 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Those stories draw from contemporary culture in ways that are at once acerbic and poignant. How artist Mark Steven Greenfield's Black Madonnas vanquish white supremacy 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z “Succession,” an acerbic drama about a conservative media mogul and the children he pits against each other, won the Emmy for drama series. The first ever virtual Emmys were the perfect awards for our times 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z The clinic’s statement said that Navalny, an acerbic critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was being weaned off a ventilator. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is out of induced coma and responsive, Berlin clinic says 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z Trump only amplified his criticism of McCain as the Arizona lawmaker grew critical of his acerbic style of politics, culminating in a late-night “no” vote scuttling Trump’s plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Report: Trump disparaged US war dead as ‘losers,’ ‘suckers’ 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z The demonstrators deployed an angry, acerbic wit but virtually no violence, and for the third weekend in a row, the authorities refrained from widespread use of force or mass detentions. Belarus President Hunkers Down as Crowds Demand He Leave 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z He didn’t vote in the 2016 election in part because he found Trump too acerbic. An undecided voter wonders: Should Trump’s policies outweigh his personality? 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Last fall, that split became publicly acerbic within the pages of the prestigious research journal Science. This L.A. hunter killed an elephant. Now he's a PETA target in bid to end trophy hunting 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z He is one of the most controversial voices in American journalism, the British-born “anti-Trump conservative” whose acerbic commentary and vivid feature writing have attracted a wide following and a host of critics. Anti-Trump British journalist quits New York Magazine in 'woke' row 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z “Of course, she had this acerbic, razor-sharp wit, but she also had this really generous soul and abiding feeling for justice. She really was, in her own way, an activist for justice and civil rights.” Talks underway to move ashes of writer Dorothy Parker out of Baltimore 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Coupled with that was an engaging persona that his colleagues remembered as “funny, loyal, passionate, and acerbic,” as Daniel N. Shaviro of NYU Law School put it in a valedictory on the TaxProf blog. Column: Farewell to USC's Ed Kleinbard, 68, a peerless champion of the public interest 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Bolton’s claim that Trump was appealing to China to assist his reelection effort comes as the president’s rhetoric toward the U.S. geopolitical rival has grown more acerbic in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z That night, from nearly the moment his feet hit the pavement, Crockett - a thin, acerbic 37-year-old who works at the Phoenix international airport - witnessed a rolling carnival of chaos. 'I lost my best friend in a police shooting' 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z But Wilson’s high cheekbones and impeccable style cloaked her biting humor and acerbic wit. A beloved parishioner at St. John’s in Georgetown dies of covid-19 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z Suddenly the anger directed at Teigen was so acerbic that she locked her Twitter account. Food fight: what the Chrissy Teigen and Alison Roman dust-up reveals | Arwa Mahdawi 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Janney locates unexpected flashes of wit and tenderness beneath her character’s acerbic veneer; she makes clear that Pam’s real talent isn’t intimidating people but putting them at ease. Review: Hugh Jackman is at his best in the engrossing school-scam drama 'Bad Education' 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z As a classically trained pianist, her acerbic, sinewy songwriting nonetheless resists convention, pulling in off-kilter percussion and woodwind to explore the outer reaches of what might otherwise be reduced to “adult contemporary”. Fiona Apple: where to start with her catalogue 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z This parry is classic Trollope – so politely framed that one hardly notices how acerbic it is. Joanna Trollope on families, fiction and feminism: ‘Society still expects women to do all the caring’ 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z But Mr. Grenell is also an acerbic combatant who throws regular punches at “fake news” reporters and Mr. Trump’s opponents online. Trump Names Richard Grenell as Acting Head of Intelligence 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z His denunciations became so acerbic that the agency chiefs have stopped giving public briefings to Congress over national security threats. Trump to reportedly appoint loyalist Richard Grenell to oversee spy agencies 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z His acerbic comments about what he calls an “apocalyptic political cult” have earned him more than 20,000 followers on Twitter and vitriol from QAnon believers. ‘QAnon’ conspiracy theory creeps into mainstream politics 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z He was satirical, lampooning institutions with humour that was acerbic and he enjoyed it. The Nigerian royal who loved to lampoon modern life 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z If history is any guide, Trump’s reserved tone will last only as long as the evening of plaudits for his staid manner, before resuming to his acerbic Twitter swipes at his critics. Analysis: Trump argues to voters that America is great again 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Dialogue is delivered with the acerbic tone of Chicago author Nelson Algren. How a video game uses magical realism to reframe how we talk about debt and homelessness 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z She is known in the courthouse for her vast knowledge of the law and acerbic tongue that takes lawyers — defense and prosecutors — to task when they don’t follow legal rules. ‘Girl power’: For women inmates at the D.C. jail, participation in mock trial inspires confidence 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z The HFPA, the international body of journalists who vote on the nominees and winners, has invited acerbic comedian Ricky Gervais back to host the boozy shindig for a record fifth time. What time are the 2020 Golden Globe Awards? 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z He was acerbic and often acted like the smartest guy in the room, usually because he was the smartest guy in the room. In appreciation: David Stern made the NBA what it is today 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z He was acerbic and often acted like the smartest guy in the room, usually because he was the smartest guy in the room. In appreciation: David Stern made the NBA what it is today 2020-01-01T05:00:00Z YOU Photo: Netflix Originally a Lifetime series before jumping to Netflix for its second season, You is a thriller about Joe Goldberg, a bookseller with an acerbic wit and a propensity for stalking women. The 10 best streaming shows on Netflix 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z Skinner, notorious for his acerbic wit, was known as the “Beast of Bolsover” for his role in a particularly fractious debate in parliament in 1977. Factbox: How the mighty fell - biggest upsets in the UK election 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z There might be something to learn from the acerbic fearlessness that her performances embody. What Does “A Warning,” by Anonymous, Really Tell Us? 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Together they turn Baumbach’s acerbic words and their own instinctive gestures into the language of a recognizably real relationship. Review: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson will break your heart in the masterful 'Marriage Story' 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z He said the tennis-loving Bercow wasn’t just “a commentator offering your own opinions on the rallies you are watching, sometimes acerbic and sometimes kindly, but above all as a player in your own right.” Final 'Or-derrrs': U.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow bows out 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z The senator, who transformed himself from an acerbic Trump critic in 2016 to one of the president’s most vocal defenders, is not facing a competitive reelection fight next year. Californians have donated more than $13 million to 2020 Senate races in other states 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z A wittily morose, acerbic lyricist, Morrissey eagerly harnessed the British music press’s love of a good quote, channeling outrage as a marketing tool. Morrissey is anti-immigrant and backs a white nationalist political party. Why don't fans care? 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Her acerbic wit and lack of boundaries got her in trouble with both love interests and bosses. New Stritch bio reveals vulnerability behind the moxy 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z The show is about an acerbic, elitist curmudgeon named Arthur Cochran, a former Princeton University music professor whose wife was from the Lake Cumberland region. Kentucky viewers enjoy new NBC TV show set around the state 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Mixing droll gags with acerbic satire, Mr. Fradon skewered plutocrats, hucksters, crass politicians, corporate honchos and a sensationalist media. Dana Fradon, prolific New Yorker cartoonist with a satirical edge, dies at 97 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Trump has lashed out in acerbic tweets and public statements at Democrats, the media and even some Republicans as impeachment has dominated the national headlines. Rally time: Trump aims to make impeachment a political asset 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump also continued an acerbic offensive against Mr. Schiff, questioning why the congressman was not “being brought up on charges for fraudulently making up a statement and reading it to Congress.” Administration and Congress Clash Over Deposition as Impeachment Fights Begin 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z There was an atmosphere of acerbic self-satisfaction, a sense that only those present understood both what it would take to save humanity and that it was probably too late. Can a Burger Help Solve Climate Change? 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Pelosi issued an acerbic statement on Friday, noting that Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence, was violating the law by refusing to disclose the complaint to Congress. Opinion | Trump Walks a Crooked Mile 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z With the exception of Dame Maggie, whose acerbic character spends much of her time — probably a little too much of her time — dropping caustic zingers, there isn’t much in the way of thespianism here. Review | ‘Downton Abbey’ is back. The movie based on the British soap is an overstuffed guilty pleasure. 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z The two-day summit is taking place at one of the most unpredictable moments in Trump’s tenure, with his public comments and decision-making increasingly erratic and acerbic of late. The Latest: Amid trade tensions, Trump and Macron to meet 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z The Group of Seven nations are gathering in a French beach resort town at one of the most unpredictable moments in Trump’s tenure, with his public comments and decision-making increasingly erratic and acerbic of late. Trump faces limits of go-it-alone stance at global summit 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z The Group of Seven nations are gathering in a French beach resort town at one of the most unpredictable moments in Trump’s tenure, with his public comments and decision-making increasingly erratic and acerbic of late. Trump faces limits of go-it-alone stance at global summit 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z But what is most charming about Gish is the infusion of acerbic self-awareness in lyrics about navigating her life. 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z That sense of self was replaced with “an acerbic, hilarious and relentless mix of hostility and rage and despair that she takes out on Seattle.” Forget Pittsburgh. Actress Cate Blanchett toured Seattle before becoming movie’s ‘Bernadette’ 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z His live performance infused spirit and multidimensional vulnerability with a sound that could’ve felt aimless but instead was full-bodied and complex, crystallized in his latest release, the acerbic but somehow still buoyant EP, “IDK WHERE.” Review | Yeek brings understated melancholic grooves to Union Stage 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z “We can’t just not trust the official site of the mayor and Margarita Simonyan,” he wrote in an acerbic blog post after last week’s protests. Kebabs and rock music: Moscow's ruse for luring the young away from politics 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z A mystic’s accident forces a lawyer to share his body with the essence of an acerbic rich woman. Here are the feature and TV films airing the week of Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z In a revelatory performance, Maron brings his own smart, acerbic persona to a man who never intended to own a pawnshop. Review | ‘Sword of Trust’ is a beguiling, smart — and surprisingly deep — comedy 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z |
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