Arts and entertainment news from Guardian US
Arts
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Comedy tips from Steve Martin, film-making lessons from David Lynch, ballet insights from Misty Copeland … our writer signs up for MasterClass, the star-studded online tutorial service that’s booming in lockdown
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Researchers say apocalyptic movies prepare people for Covid-19 and make them more resilient
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2 out of 5 stars.
Ju-On: Origins – Netflix's gory but scare-free Grudge TV show
2 out of 5 stars.An expansion of the cursed horror franchise adds even more malignant mythology but will struggle to find interest outside of hardcore fans -
Group say they are ‘deeply devastated’ by allegations
People
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Director of Steve Martin comedies The Jerk and The Man With Two Brains was also famed for his collaboration with Mel Brooks
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The big picture
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Detroit’s early 20th century buildings were astonishingly grand – now they’re being destroyed. Philip Jarmain captured their fading glamour
Reviews
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A pleasingly sceptical investigation into the innovations that could change the way we eat, have sex and die
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5 out of 5 stars.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Film Homemade – Kristen Stewart leads Netflix's lockdown short films
3 out of 5 stars.
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Pictures & video
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From second world war re-enactment to cheese rolling, Orlando Gili set out to capture bizarre English pastimes – many put on hold this year due to coronavirus.
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