Books
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Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors’ Labor Union
She takes office immediately. The previous leader of Actors’ Equity, Kate Shindle, had been president since 2015, and did not…
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Review: A Delightful ‘Orfeo’ Returns to the Met Opera
The countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo stars in a revival of Mark Morris’s witty, sensitively choreographed production.
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far)
Fiction | Nonfiction We’re almost halfway through 2024 and we at The Book Review have already written about hundreds of…
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ Review: Plenty of Style, but Little Love
The London production, starring Tom Holland, sold out in hours. But its understated rendering of the central romance may leave…
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Why Forgettable Commencement Speeches Are a Good Thing
At a time of extreme polarization on campus, the banality of the graduation ceremony is a tradition worth celebrating.
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The Best Films of 2024, So Far
Our critics pick nine films that they think are worth your time on this long holiday weekend.
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How ‘Furiosa’ Fits Into the ‘Mad Max’ Timeline
“Furiosa” is a prequel that intersects with the earlier movies in surprising ways. Here’s a chronology, plus our ideal order…
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5 Knockout Stand-Up Specials for the Long Weekend
In new hours out now, the comedians Nikki Glaser, Neal Brennan, Rachel Feinstein, Nathan Macintosh and Ian Abramson can be…
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6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
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With a Body Double, an Artist Reflects on Life as a Trans-Deaf Influencer
Chella Man, a 25-year-old model and actor, has turned to performance and sculpture to understand their identity.