They came. They drank. They staged plays and argued about Shakespeare. For dozens of up-and-coming writers, actors and artists, it was nice while it lasted.
Category: Writing and Writers
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Texas Observer Reverses Plan to Shut Down and Lay Off Staff
The New York Times – Business:Former and current staff members had fought the decision to shut down the 68-year-old magazine, a bastion of liberal opinion and investigative journalism in a red state.
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Why Is Everyone Reading ‘Mating’ by Norman Rush?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Norman Rush’s “Mating” has achieved handshake status among younger readers thinking seriously about romantic relationships.
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‘Camelot,’ Beloved but Befuddling, Gets the Aaron Sorkin Treatment
The New York Times – Movies:The Golden Age musical is back on Broadway, with a new take by one of the nation’s great screenwriters. Walk with us.
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Why There Is Talk of a Writers’ Strike in Hollywood
The New York Times – Movies:TV and movie writers want more money, but Hollywood companies say the demands ignore economic realities. The deadline to sort out those differences is approaching.
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The Many Lives of Jeannette Walls
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The writer of “The Glass Castle” starts a new chapter with a rip-roaring novel set during Prohibition.
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The Many Lives of Jeannette Walls
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The writer of “The Glass Castle” starts a new chapter with a rip-roaring novel set during Prohibition.
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Paris Hilton’s Memoir Explores Pain and Privilege of Being an ‘It Girl’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In a new memoir, the former reality TV star explores the pain and privilege of being a world-famous “it girl.” Prodded in an audio interview, she did the voice for us (but not the one you’re thinking of).
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Brett Goldstein Faces Life After ‘Ted Lasso’
The New York Times – Movies:The Apple TV+ show’s breakout star is preparing to play a Marvel movie god when he’s not working on the hit streaming series “Shrinking.” But what he’s really after is human connection.
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Overlooked No More: Dilys Winn, Who Brought Murder and Mystery to Manhattan
The New York Times – Business:She opened Murder Ink, believed to be the nation’s first mystery bookstore, and brought fans together through interactive whodunits and other events.
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Love Letter: Is Love Ever Wasted?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:No, even if it ends in pain.