In May, Dan Kois published an article titled “Reaching for Culture That Remains Stubbornly Above My Grasp,” about watching and (not) enjoying “certain critically regarded movies.” Two weeks ago, The New York Times‘s chief film critics offered a response defending said movies. This week, the two sides talk it out.
Tag: 06.19.11
Crises At NY City Opera And Philadelphia Orchestra Aren’t About Classical Music
Joshua Kosman: “No, the truth is that just like in the corporate and financial world, these failures began at the top, and go back a long way.”
Battling The Tyranny Of The Bun: Ballerinas Bob Their Hair
“Going from long to short marks a drastic change in any woman’s life, but for ballet dancers it’s almost a political act. Long hair means femininity and a certain degree of submissiveness; cutting it all off flies in the face of tradition and of how a ballerina is perceived.”
The Book Of Mormon Vs. Spider-Man And Success Vs. Struggle
“Imagine that two powerhouse teams come to Broadway, each determined to put on a musical.” Patrick Healy offers a chart comparing the basic ingredients – script, talent, producers, venue – that went into each production.
At Age 81, John Cullum Gets (And Wants) No Rest
“But summer at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park … should be a snap for John Cullum. After all, this is a man who not too long ago opened August: Osage County with what amounted to a 16-minute monologue, then made a brisk walk to his second performance of the night.”
The Fine Art Of Casting Hits On Broadway
“After a 2010-11 Broadway season acclaimed for strong performances, five casting directors sat down … to talk about their work and some of the hits (and misses) of the year.”