Arts
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‘The Cherry Orchard’ Review: Chekhov in the Fun Zone
Benedict Andrews’s production in London offers perfectly pitched comedy where other directors find somber tragedy.
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What to Know About ‘Unfrosted’ and the Real History of Pop-Tarts
In his directorial debut, Jerry Seinfeld tackles the history of the fruit-filled pastries … kind of. Here’s the real origin…
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‘The Contestant’: Traumatic Isolation Played for Laughs
A new Hulu documentary looks back on a Japanese reality show starring a man, Nasubi, who didn’t know he was…
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Eurovision Fans Are Hungry for News. These Superfans Are Here to Help.
A cottage industry of blogs and social media accounts, run by Eurovision obsessives in their spare time, satisfies a seemingly…
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An Online Radio Station Where Everything Is Eclectic
Music played by D.J.s like Flo Dill on NTS encompasses obscure ambient tracks and timeworn dad rock. The approach has…
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‘Baby Reindeer’: What to Know About the True-ish Netflix Hit
The mini-series, based on the star’s experiences, has viewers wondering how much of it is real. Here’s the back story.
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An Artist From Kosovo Takes Flight
When the Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj received an invitation for his biggest project ever in the United States, he knew…
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Review: A Conductor Surprises by Embracing the Ordinary
Esa-Pekka Salonen is known for unusual, ambitious projects. But at the New York Philharmonic this week, he succeeded with standard…
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The Voice of a Hundred Faces: Dee Bradley Baker’s ‘Star Wars’ Journey
With “The Bad Batch” ending this week on Disney+, the man who has voiced hundreds of “Star Wars” characters over…
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In the Bard’s Hometown, a Challenge for New Theater Leaders
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s co-artistic directors have put together a challenging debut season. But many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon seeking…