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INSIDE JOB-"Hit Man"

Years before Hannah Arendt coined, in the pages of this magazine, the phrase \"the banality of evil,\" popular films and fiction were embodying that idea in the character of the hit man. In classic crime movies such as \"This Gun for Hire\" (1942) and \"Murder by Contract\" (1958), hit men figure much as Nazis do in political movies, as symbols of abstract evil.

WHATEVER YOU SAY

Rereading Jenny Holzer, at the Guggenheim.

STATES OF PLAY

Can advocates use state supreme courts to preserve-and perhaps expand-constitutional rights?

God Explains the Rules of His New Board Game

Guys, want to play this new board game? It’s called Life. No, it’s not “one of God’s impossible-to-understand games that take three hours to learn.” It’ll be fun, I promise!

A Hollywood Family's Grudges

In Griffin Dunne's memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club-about growing up the son of Dominick Dunne and the nephew of John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion-both acid and names are dropped.

An Atlas Who Can't Carry

J.Lo's AI-friendly flick flattens its own world.

Reality Check

Joseph O'Neill's realist novel embodies the best and worst of the genre.

THE LAST INAPPROPRIATE MAN ON TELEVISION

How ANDY COHEN survived the 'Reality Reckoning' (at least for now).

This Cooking Can't Be Pinned Down

Theodora's menu is all over the map. That's what makes it great.

Quite the Tomato

A summer appetizer from a seriously ambitious restaurant.

THE SECRET SAUCE

As Marcus on THE BEAR, LIONEL BOYCE is the guy everyone wants to be around. He's having that effect on Hollywood too.

Answered Prayers

Brooklynites Cristiana Peña and Nick Porter had a dream to live in an old church upstate.

Court Appearances: Andrew Rice

The Moment Trump Was Convicted Suddenly, the whole atmosphere changed.

The Chair Says 'Carrie'

Parker-spotting at Gramercy Park.

INDUSTRY Goes for Broke

With a new Sunday-night time slot and Game of Thrones's Kit Harington co-starring, can this buzzy GEN-Z FINANCE DRAMA finally break out?

The Love Machine

LOVE IS BLIND creator CHRIS COELEN drops a new group of singles into his strange experiment-and wrestles with all the lawsuits against the series.

Billie Doesn't Have to Do It All

The singer's gleefully disorienting third album doesn't hit every note it reaches for.

74 MINUTES WITH...Nikki Glaser

The comedian has been in the business for decades. But her set on the Tom Brady roast seems to have shifted something.

Trump's Billionaire Boom

How he gets away with promising to make the rich richer.

A Sense of Depth

A solid grasp of foreground, mid and background makes Colley Whisson's scenes come to life

BUILDING AN ART CAREER ONLINE PART I

In this two-part series, James Gurney presents options for artists who want to improve their internet business strategies

School's in Session

A look at some of the many in-person and online art classes and workshops available today

Keep It REAL

The Art Renewal Center bolsters the support and reverence of traditional representational art

Peaceful Places

Sara Linda Poly creates a sense of atmosphere and depth in her soft, ethereal landscapes

Preserving the Soul of Art

Throughout human history, people have used art to express themselves, record their daily activities, capture moments and share their emotions.

EDWARD FRAUGHTON

Sculpting the Spirit of the American West

Collaborative Environment

In this special edition of Beyond the Palette, we asked Scottsdale Artists' School executive director Trudy Hays a few of our own questions-about the benefits of art school, community and more

Flying COLORS

Artist David Barclay discusses how to pack painting gear for air travel-managing bulk, weight restrictions and more

Her son's last wish gave her hope and new purpose in life

Ben Algar had just started carpentry school when he was diagnosed with cancer and had to leave for treatment. He prayed to return to class but told his instructor, \"If I am not able, my mom will go in my place.\" When he lost his battle, she fulfilled his last request

Home remedies for a frozen shoulder

Hormone changes after age 40 can spur inflammation that thickens the connective tissue around the shoulder joint, causing pain and reduced mobility. Luckily, about 90% of cases eventually resolve without surgery. In the meantime, these tricks provide relief and speed healing