A Rookie Film Director Takes on Salinger
Danny Strong, perhaps best known for his writing, says he is undaunted making “Rebel in the Rye,” a film about such a hallowed literary figure.
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Jay Z and Beyoncé: Activism Gone Vocal
Once chastised by Harry Belafonte for not being socially responsible, music’s power couple now raise concerns about police brutality in their songs.
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‘Squidbillies’ Is Still Blazing a Caustic, Backwoods Trail
The Adult Swim series returns for a 10th season, and lipstick will never be the same, while “Duck Dynasty,” on A&E, lacks spontaneity.
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CreditIndian Point Film Productions Documentary Filmmakers Find That an Agenda Helps With Financing
Filmmakers are seeing that much of the money available is coming from institutions that place importance on a film’s cause and its outreach plan.
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CreditChristopher Gregory for The New York Times With Wounded Spirits, the Frightnrs Rally Around Their Frontman
Dan Klein learned he had A.L.S. mere months after the band had started recording its first album for Daptone Records.
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CreditLloyd Bishop/NBC Seth Meyers Takes ‘Late Night’ Live as Convention Coverage Heats Up
“We realized the importance of putting a stake in the ground as early as possible” after the Republican nominee’s acceptance speech, he said.
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CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times Architects Seize on Potential in China’s Countryside
Rural areas are emerging as a frontier for designers as urban residents tire of environmental crises and food scares and become interested in organic lifestyles.
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CreditJen Joyce Davis Review: In ‘La Bohème,’ Young Singers Embrace the Roles of Puccini’s Free Spirits
This simple but touching production showcases fledgling performers who were coached through a Martina Arroyo Foundation program.
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CreditSasha Arutyunova 10 Things to Do Now in NYC
A guide to cultural highlights taking place in New York this weekend and over the week ahead. And there's much more where these came from.
