CULTURE

Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons, like at La Scala.Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons, like at […]

The Albanian Greek director Mario Banushi talks about his dreamlike “Mami,” which leads the Under the Radar festival in New York this month.The Albanian Greek director Mario Banushi talks about his dreamlike “Mami,” which leads the Under the Radar festival in New York this month. Read More

Many people, one brain. It’s a classic storytelling device, and it’s showing up a lot more lately.Many people, one brain. It’s a classic storytelling device, and it’s showing up a lot more lately. Read More

The Shakespearean monologue that is featured twice in “Hamnet” has long informed the movies, often in surprising ways that can make us rethink the words.The Shakespearean monologue that is featured twice in “Hamnet” has long informed the movies, often in surprising ways that can make us rethink the words. Read More

The best actor Oscar almost never goes to young men, though the 30-year-old has his best chance yet with “Marty Supreme.”The best actor Oscar almost never goes to young men, though the 30-year-old has his best chance yet with “Marty Supreme.” Read More

As the filmmakers, songwriters and actors tell it, their “wackadoo” concept evolved over nine years and eight versions of “Golden” into a global phenomenon.As the filmmakers, songwriters and actors tell it, their “wackadoo” concept evolved over nine years and eight versions of “Golden” into a global phenomenon. Read More

A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, “Who should I listen to?”A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, “Who should I listen to?” Read More

The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives.”The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives.” Read More

Stories behind tracks by Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé, Nina Simone and more.Stories behind tracks by Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé, Nina Simone and more. Read More

Rourke’s landlord said in court documents that the actor owed nearly $60,000 in rent. Rourke said he had opted not to pay rent after the home became uninhabitable.Rourke’s landlord said in court documents that the actor owed nearly $60,000 in rent. Rourke said he had opted not to pay rent after the home became uninhabitable. Read