The New York Times – On the Runway:
Like any life, mine has had its pain, yet from the outset it seems to have been graced by unbelievable people and events. An anthology of miracles.
Category: Twain, Mark
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Hot, Uncomfortable, Matchless: Opera Pilgrims Can’t Quit Bayreuth
The New York Times – Music:
The Bayreuth Festival, where Wagner’s operas have been performed for 150 years, is inconvenient and unpleasant. Why does it have such a hold on fans?
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What’s Lost When Censors Tamper With Classic Films
The New York Times – Film:
A new edit of ‘The French Connection’ removes a racial slur. But nit-picking old artworks for breaking today’s rules inevitably makes it harder to see the complete picture.