Histories of the American West and Southeast Asian Wars Win Bancroft Prize
The award, one of the most distinguished in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of […]
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What the ‘Rust’ Jury Heard About How Live Rounds Got on a Film Set
The prosecution pointed to a photo of the film’s armorer, arguing she had brought the live rounds. Her lawyers tried to focus […]
Read moreOscars 2024 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?
“Oppenheimer” is the best picture favorite, but the best actress race is full of suspense. Our expert predicts which films and artists […]
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‘As Living as Opera Can Get’: John Cage’s Anarchic Anti-Canon
In his “Europeras,” Cage dismantled centuries of tradition and expectations, for musicians and audiences alike. A rare revival is coming to Detroit.In […]
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Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to Lead Broadway ‘Othello’
Kenny Leon will direct a starry revival of Shakespeare’s tragedy in the spring of 2025.Kenny Leon will direct a starry revival of […]
Read moreChristopher Walken’s Hidden ‘Dune’ Connection
The actor who plays the malevolent emperor in the new film actually brought an element of the saga to life once before. […]
Read moreIn Furniture, Marks of Distinction that Were Formally Known as Flaws
How design is celebrating an aesthetic of imperfection. How design is celebrating an aesthetic of imperfection. Read More
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Expecting Protests at the Oscars, Police Plan to Beef Up Security
The Los Angeles police said it would increase its presence at the Academy Awards, given the potential for protests related to the […]
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‘Rust’ Armorer Convicted of Manslaughter in Alec Baldwin Shooting
The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, had placed a live round in a gun the actor was rehearsing with when it fired, killing the […]
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Why Don’t More American Maestros Lead American Orchestras?
Leonard Bernstein blazed a trail for conductors from the United States nearly 70 years ago. But at top American orchestras these days, […]
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