It’s been over 30 years since Ang Lee’s “Sense and Sensibility” became (for this critic, as for many) the Platonic ideal of the Jane Austen adaptation. Lush but controlled, dryly funny (thanks to Emma Thompson’s Oscar-winning script) in that chatty, cheeky, keenly perceptive Austen way, Lee’s classic also boasted a formidable cast to unleash a
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Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it’s going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real
As a huge fan of cookie butter and tiramisu, I had high hopes I would like this shake, and my expectations were exceeded. I took a sip and actually gasped in delight. I loved the subtle hint of coffee in the tiramisu custard, and the chunks of Biscoff cookies were perfect for adding a little
The Hollies have officially called it a day. And perhaps, like many, you didn’t even realize a version of that classic rock band was still performing. Yet the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group had endured in some form and continued to tour since 1962 — including two members who go back virtually to
I’ve tested over 100 mattresses ranging from $200 to $14,000 as a sleep reporter. I’ve learned that to find a truly quality mattress that will last you a decade, you should expect to spend at least $1,000. That said, outliers do exist, and you can certainly get a good night’s sleep for less: Take the
