Jim Jarmusch has made anthology films before: Mystery Train (1989), Night on Earth (1991), Coffee and Cigarettes (2003). In fact, he could claim to be the pre-eminent specialist in this now very unfashionable movie form. But with his new one, a deeply pleasing and gently quietist triptych on the subject of family, he is giving us something new and personal. …
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Andrew Luck Reflects on Guilt He’s Felt Since Decision to Suddenly Retire
Nearly six years ago, the Colts underwent a franchise-altering event when quarterback Andrew Luck shockingly decided to retire just weeks before the start of the regular season. Luck, the then-reigning Comeback Player of the Year, retired after injuries and pain derailed his career and caused him to fall out of love with football. It was never what was intended or …
Read More »How do I get over the guilt of having to borrow money from my parents to fix my own disgusting problem?
Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, A year and a half ago, I went through one of the most disgusting and stressful experiences of my life. It took all my emergency savings, and most of my mental reserves, to get through it. And now …
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