Entertainment Columns

Ann Hornaday

Ann Hornaday

‘Saving Mr. Banks’ depicts the making of ‘Mary Poppins’

Emma Thompson delivers a tart tour de force as ‘Mary Poppins’ author P.L. Travers in ‘Saving Mr. Banks.’

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Ann Hornaday

‘American Hustle,’ ‘Her,’ ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ - more wistful than comedic

By splitting nominations between drama and comedy, the Golden Globes make some interesting distinctions

Ann Hornaday

Ann Hornaday

Review: ‘Go For Sisters’ okay, with great performances

‘Go For Sisters’ may succumb to contrivance, but benefits from strong chemistry between its two actresses.

Chris Richards

Chris Richards

Surprise! Beyoncé has a new album. And it’s great.

The world-conquering pop star gets freaky and funky on her fabulous new collection.

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Chris Richards

Critic’s Notebook: Gorgeous Children; 7 Days of Funk; R. Kelly

Notable recordings from the world of pop music.

Chris Richards

Chris Richards

CBS tries to drum up some noise for Grammys with nominations concert

Four things that jumped out about the telecast announcing the nominees for the Jan. 26 awards.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

Best TV shows of 2013 (and biggest letdowns)

TV critic Hank Stuever picks his favorite shows: “Breaking Bad,” “Orange Is the New Black” and more.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

‘Sound of Music Live’ proves to be an impossible climb after all

TV REVIEW | Props to NBC for the ambition, but stiff acting zaps the beloved musical of its ebullience.

Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever

What to Watch: TV chat with Hank Stuever

Post TV critic Hank Stuever discusses the good, bad and so-bad-its-good of TV.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

What the Smithsonian needs in a leader

You can say it in three words: curiosity, courage, generosity. Or you can say it in one word: Ripley.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

Dying Gaul on view at National Gallery of Art

The exhibition is part of a year-long cultural program organized by the Italian government.

Philip Kennicott

Philip Kennicott

Library of Congress to unveil work by key ‘outsider’ artist

Drawing by Martín Ramírez, one of the most famous self-taught artists of the 20th century, was found in 2009.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

WNO’s ‘The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me’ is holiday delight

The new opera by a musical theater composer, written with children in mind, has an adroit, polished sound.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

Opera for kids: What makes it childlike?

As WNO prepares to premiere a new work by Jeanine Tesori, some thoughts on children’s opera.

Anne Midgette

Anne Midgette

New Kennedy Center president met with delight

Deborah Rutter, coming to Washington after long career in arts administration, has loyal admirers.

Lisa De Moraes

Lisa De Moraes

The TV Column: Alec Baldwin’s puzzling Nat Geo Channel gig

The actor and animal rights supporter will narrate documentaries about, among other things, bear-hunting.

Lisa de Moraes

Lisa de Moraes

Emmy and Tony can’t seem to get enough of Neil Patrick Harris

Actor will host the Emmy Awards for the second time this year after hosting the Tonys for the fourth time

Lisa de Moraes

Lisa de Moraes

Animal Planet nets biggest audience with ‘Mermaids’

TV COLUMN | “New Evidence” “documentary” follows last year’s “Mermaids: The Body Found.”

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

Dance review: ‘Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty’

The familiar fairy tale is subtitled ‘A Gothic Romance’ and is more dance theater than ballet.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

A ballet program that’s annual frustration

REVIEW | The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, as always, is so close, but ultimately frustrating.

Sarah Kaufman

Sarah Kaufman

‘Play/Pause’: Lovely dance, but ultimately disappointing

Susan Marshall’s interesting new work, at the Terrace Theater, ends up seeming self-important, overworked.