Australian Leisei Jones wins women's 100m breaststroke gold
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Next, a Camcorder Will Know if Your Hair Isn’t Combed
The Sony HDR-CX12 is a small and light camcorder that automatically takes still photos whenever anyone in the frame smiles, ensuring that every shot is at least partly a keeper. nytimes.com |
The Films Are Green, but Is Sundance?
This year’s Sundance Film Festival has a schedule that’s greener than Fifth Avenue on St. Patrick’s Day, but what’s the environmental impact of the festival itself? nytimes.com |
The Faces in the South Bronx Rubble
Thirty years ago, a Bronx native returned home and photographed the ruins of his borough. As he revisits his pictures, he sees much more than the notorious rubble. nytimes.com |
A Rich Field of In-Competition Films at Venice
The Venice film festival has a strong lineup of watchable and thought-provoking films from France, Italy, Russia and the United States, with the promise of more to come. nytimes.com |