With impulse control gone, political choices are part mood, part mischief.
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Super Sad True Love Story
Shteyngart's super-sadness is also super-ordinary, like a shoe with bells and whistles.
Cambio di stagione
Never mind the temperature, make sure to wear two sweaters and a scarf.
Redhead Romanesco
Broccolo Romanesco is a quirky fall alternative to broccoli and cauliflower.
The Lovers
Vendela Vida's latest novel, set in Turkey, is insightful but implausible.
Blair-World
Tony Blair's vain and intriguing autobiography tackles a critical decade.
Sophie’s Choice
Meryl Streep's Sophie Zowistowska is among the greatest-ever film renderings.
Revolver
The problem with the word 'contemporary' is a past that won't catch up.
Poisoners
Memories of a journalist who described a timeless and pitiless Italy.
La prima cosa bella (The First Beautiful Thing)
Paolo Virzì's trite Italian family drama manages to sentimentalize even cancer.
Vatican modern
The call of the Sistine Chapel often lets modern gems slip away. Don't let it happen.
Milk, Coils and Sun
Black Milk, Dave Heumann and Jason Adasiewicz make autumn sparkle.