My tweets

• Thu, 12:05: How the Republicans rigged Congress — new documents reveal an untold story https://t.co/M8MsUOB9cK
• Thu, 12:05: The Book of Kells was written as two separate works 50 years apart, new research suggests https://t.co/8qHxpmTjAG
• Thu, 12:11: Trump’s Tool Kit Does Not Include the Constitution https://t.co/1xfmrMnZ3r
• Thu, 12:18: The Mystery of Hanoi Hannah https://t.co/s4nggOxx7P
• Thu, 12:25: RT @wes_chu: I also can't stop laughing at this. https://t.co/hc8e3wiBJY
• Thu, 12:25: RT @paulkrugman: Judging from the latest market action, there seem to be investors thinking "Oh my God, stocks are a bubble! Better buy som…
• Thu, 13:13: Washington Post shocked at GOP turnaround on the deficit https://t.co/AtqMshM98U via @MotherJones
• Thu, 23:04: RT @paulkrugman: Some brief wonky notes on the budget deal and what it says about fiscal policy. According to CRFB, which looks about right…
• Thu, 23:08: RT @nytimes: Asian stock markets dropped sharply in early trading after drastic losses on Wall Street. Firms in mainland China were hit par…
• Fri, 08:30: Well! At last! At long last! Munitions plant owners no longer have to fear their children's future Swiss chalet vac… https://t.co/KSFqo7VGwJ

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NYT Critic’s Pick Movies Plus Movies Of Possible Interest, Especially to Those With Youngins

Golden Exits


Alex Ross Perry charts the happiness, misery and profound self-absorption of assorted Brooklynites. It’s funny! (Also sad and squirm-inducing.)
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Alex Ross Perry
Writer Alex Ross Perry
Stars Emily Browning, Craig Butta, Jason Giampietro, Jason Grisell, Adam Horovitz
Rating R
Running Time 1h 34m
Genre Drama


The Peacemaker


A new documentary about Padraig O’Malley, a steely amateur diplomat who has brokered resolutions in Northern Ireland and South Africa.
By GLENN KENNY
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director James Demo
Writer James Demo
Running Time 1h 30m
Genre Documentary


Black Panther


The African superhero gets a movie of his own. Ryan Coogler directs a cast that includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o.
By MANOHLA DARGIS
NYT Critic’s Pick
Director Ryan Coogler
Writers Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
Stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman
Rating PG-13
Running Time 2h 14m
Genres Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi


-- Of Possible Interest, Especially to Those With Youngins --


Peter Rabbit


The beloved children’s character wisecracks like Bugs Bunny, with James Corden’s British accent, in this C.G.I.-heavy film directed by Will Gluck.
By GLENN KENNY
Director Will Gluck
Writers Rob Lieber, Will Gluck
Stars James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, Domhnall Gleeson, Sia, Colin Moody
Rating PG
Running Time 1h 33m
Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy