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Impressionism is a war story. But also a love story.

In an excerpt from his new book “Paris in Ruins,” critic Sebastian Smee breaks down the charged, extravagantly expressive portraits between the painters Berthe Morisot and Édouard Manet.

By Sebastian Smee

Movies

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Review

Ian McKellen sinks his teeth into ‘The Critic,’ and it bites back

The veteran actor plays a theater critic who hatches a plot to keep his job in 1930s London.

By Ty Burr23 minutes ago

Ann HornadayMovie Critic

The death of Participant Media is ‘grim news for serious movies’

Review

‘Speak No Evil’: If you can’t say something nice … scream!

By Amy Nicholson24 minutes ago

Why do people see psychics? She filmed a documentary to find out.

By Sonia Rao

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Television

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‘Shogun’ breaks record with Creative Arts Emmys run

“Shogun” set a record for Emmy Awards with its 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys. It could win even more.

By Herb Scribner

Lili LoofbourowTelevision Critic

On TV this fall, stars crop up where you least expect them

The newest TV shows and movies to stream right now

By Olivia McCormack

Whatever it takes to be a Gotham City villain, Cristin Milioti has it

By Thomas Floyd

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Music

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10 takeaways from MTV’s VMAs, including Taylor Swift’s big win

Performers at MTV’s 40th annual Video Music Awards included Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Camila Cabello.

By Herb Scribner and Samantha Chery

Michael Andor BrodeurClassical Music Critic

The hardest-working countertenor in the biz makes ‘Figaro’ all his own

Chris RichardsPop Music Critic

Bruce Springsteen is forever. Is America?

MTV VMAs 2024: How to watch, who’s hosting and who will be performing

By Herb Scribner and Samantha Chery

Beyoncé was snubbed by the CMAs. Fans had another theory.

By Janay Kingsberry

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Art

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Review

‘The Impressionist Moment’ is a smart, bracing and unmissable art show

‘Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment’ puts the origins of an art movement in proper context.

By Philip Kennicott

Philip KennicottArt & Architecture Critic

‘The Impressionist Moment’ is a smart, bracing and unmissable art show

Sebastian SmeeArt Critic

Impressionism is a war story. But also a love story.

Review

A mesmerizing ‘data sculpture’ remixes Dvorak at the Kennedy Center

By Vanessa H. Larson

Column

Impressionism is a war story. But also a love story.

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He’s been married 22 times — all of them for love (kind of)

“The 22+ Weddings of Hugo,” at GALA Hispanic Theatre, explores the plight of undocumented immigrants with humor and heart.

By Naveen Kumar

The necessary work of performing — and enjoying — old dances

By Celia Wren

Column

Divas will take over Broadway theaters this fall

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The new PlayStation 5 Pro is $700. Is it worth it?

Sony’s long-awaited PS5 Pro releases Nov. 7. Here’s a buyer’s guide based on what we know so far.

By Gene Park

Gene ParkGaming Critic

The new PlayStation 5 Pro is $700. Is it worth it?

Review

‘Astro Bot’ is the rare perfect video game

By Gene Park

Column

The fall’s most anticipated games show an industry hungry for new players

By Gene Park

10 takeaways from MTV’s VMAs, including Taylor Swift’s big win

Katherine Rundell is her generation’s J.R.R. Tolkien

Review

‘The Impressionist Moment’ is a smart, bracing and unmissable art show

Column

The new PlayStation 5 Pro is $700. Is it worth it?

Review