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The new remake of a World War II epic falls victim to the conventions of prestige TV.

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In an environment thick with conspiracy, we thrill to stories of truth versus evil. But at what cost?

A new book about the medieval holy wars exposes a crisis in the field of history.

Jared Diamond struggles to understand a connected world.

Andrew Johnson’s opponents discovered the difficulties of removing a president.

It could help improve public health and reduce climate change. But questions remain about the highly processed food—and some producers' coziness with the "real meat" industry.

A novelist reckons with the disappearance of his country.

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Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut is a success—if you take it on its own terms.

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In its pursuit of the zeitgeist, the Hulu show forgot about storytelling.

The new HBO series raises the specter of an uninhabitable continent.