Arts
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The Muchness of Madonna
Mary Gabriel’s biography is as thorough as its subject is disciplined. But in relentlessly defending the superstar, where’s the party?
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The Cosmic, Outrageous, Ecstatic Truths of Werner Herzog
The filmmaker’s new memoir, “Every Man for Himself and God Against All,” prompts a critic’s incredulity.
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‘Last Stop Larrimah’ Review: The Unusual Suspects
This true-crime documentary investigates a murder case in a tiny Australian town, showcasing its brash inhabitants.
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Diving Into ‘The Exorcist: Believer’
We knew Ellen Burstyn would be back. But what else? A discussion of some of the spoiler moments in the…
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Harry Smith Was a Culture-Altering Shaman. Can the Whitney Contain Him?
A solo show takes on the legacy of the painter, folk musicologist, filmmaker, obsessive collector and underground legend. It also…
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When Did the Plot Become the Only Way to Judge a Movie?
At the New York Film Festival, auteurs conjure up moods and sensory experiences that show why the story isn’t always…
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It’s a Woman’s World. We’re All Just Living in It.
Cat Bohannon’s “Eve” is an opinionated clapback against centuries of male-centric evolutionary history.
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At City Ballet, Barbie Basics at the Gala, and a Glittering Revival
New York City Ballet hosted a gala with unfortunate new costumes for Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” But the repertory is what…
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Riccardo Muti Takes a Victory Lap With the Chicago Symphony
The orchestra’s former conductor — now its music director emeritus for life — opened Carnegie Hall’s season with a two-night…
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Review: After Hovering, Steve Reich Brings Back the Pulse
In “Jacob’s Ladder,” which premiered at the New York Philharmonic on Thursday, Reich’s signature chugging rhythms returned.