The New York Times – Film:
For their unconventional adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s “Caste,” the writer-director and star tapped into the best-seller’s poignant back story.
Author: Reggie Ugwu
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Paul Giamatti on ‘The Holdovers'
The New York Times – Film:
For his role in “The Holdovers,” set at a prep school not unlike the one he attended, the hyper-literate actor mined his own dormant memories.
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Cord Jefferson on ‘American Fiction’
The New York Times – Film:
The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds.
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’12 Years a Slave’: An Oral History
The New York Times – Film:
A decade on, the Oscar-winning portrait of American slavery feels more potent than ever. The filmmakers explain its personal origins and ultimate triumph.
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After Viral Beef, Robert Glasper Returns to the Blue Note
The New York Times – Music:
Mounting his fifth annual residency at the Blue Note (after a viral beef at the Grammys), the pianist, producer and composer is hungry for a challenge.
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Can the Tribeca Festival Make Audio Appealing?
The New York Times – Music:
The Tribeca Festival and audio artists each have something the other wants. Can they make it work?
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‘The Blog Era’ Podcast Resurrects Rap Media History
The New York Times – Music:
The new podcast from the brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal explores what made hip-hop blogs matter — and why they faded away.