For her first lead in a film, the actress wanted a character as challenging as many of those she’s played onstage. She found it in…
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5 Things to Do This New Year’s Weekend
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.Read MoreMusic, Dancing,…
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“In the Land of the Cyclops,” the Norwegian author’s first essay collection to be published in English, circles the mysteries of artistic creation, including his…
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The prolific author describes her double life as “messy” and “imperfect.” Nevertheless, she publishes a lot of books.The prolific author describes her double life as…
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Each day, our editors collect the most interesting, striking or delightful facts to appear in articles throughout the paper. Here are 74 from the past…
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As Covid-19 swept the world, the killing of George Floyd galvanized a racial justice movement, and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg upended the makeup…
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The acquisition adds paintings, quilts and sculptures by more than 20 African-American artists, many of them self-taught, into the collection.The acquisition adds paintings, quilts and…
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I’m a senior staff editor on the Culture desk, based in London. Here are five things I’ve been reading and listening to.I’m a senior staff…
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Our critic considers why F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic inspires and withstands so much interpretation.Our critic considers why F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic inspires and withstands so…
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Her character on the hit 1960s sitcom radiated all-American wholesomeness and a youthful charm. After her TV career cooled down, she focused on theater acting.Her…
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