[ad_1] (RNS) — “Concerning Hobbits,” composer Howard Shore’s theme for Peter Jackson’s “Fellowship of the Ring,” does something to me. If you’re reading this, you might feel the same way. The lively strings prance back and forth between merry frivolity and soothing grandeur, aptly capturing this tiny, peculiar corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. It punches […]
[ad_1] Graves with flags for Memorial Day are seen in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., on May 27. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The U.S. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to “ensure adherence” to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery “was […]
[ad_1] When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Introduction and control points Yesterday, Sony announced the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, the newest lens in its G Master (GM) premium lens lineup. Sony’s original 85mm F1.4 GM was one of its first-generation GM lenses introduced in 2016 and […]
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[ad_1] The last time I spoke to Paralympic triathlete Melissa Stockwell, she was training for the Tokyo games with a broken back and a bruised pelvis. Doctors told her she was lucky: the three back fractures happened to be in “the best place” and wouldn’t require surgery. Still, the bike accident had severely affected her […]
[ad_1] Earlier today, the deputy director of communications for former President Donald J. Trump posted a video on X that featured the White Stripes’ 2003 Elephant song “Seven Nation Army.” The aide, Margo Martin, has since deleted the post, but that did not stop Jack White from criticizing Martin and her boss. “Oh….Don’t even think […]
[ad_1] The early films of innovative documentarian Errol Morris — “Gates of Heaven,” about pet cemeteries, “The Thin Red Line,” a staggering true-crime store — waxed profound on matters of mortality and morality while maintaining a wry sense of humor. His more recent works have been ambiguous—his 2018 “American Dharma,” a portrait of political ogre […]
[ad_1] We’re all familiar with the standard aesthetics of fall: amber-hued leaves, pumpkins, school bells, scarves, more pumpkins. But I’d argue that fall is really more of a feeling—something you recognize deep within your bones. Especially when it comes to the best fall movies you tend to want to rewatch every year, sometimes it’s hard […]
[ad_1] Situated in Bangkok, Thailand within the serene enclave of Bang Kachao, The Nest is a riverside residential project that redefines the relationship between architecture and its natural surroundings. Designed by The Collective Studio Co., Ltd., this 4,305-square-foot residence embodies a respect for its environment while offering a playful, curvy living space. The Nest draws […]