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The Hangover Part III’ Sacrifices Raunchy Comedy for Sweet Sentiment
The premise was simple: four guys journey to Vegas to toast their buddy into martial bliss only to experience the hangover from hell. As much as sex sells, so, too, does humorous debauchery, and The Hangover’s...
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Tribeca Talks: ‘Out of Print’: Discussing the Future of Publishing with Filmmaker Vivienne Roumani
The publishing world is constantly evolving in the digital era, be it in book publishing or magazine publishing. From Newsweek making the move to going all-digital earlier this year (a future that might await all...
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Cool Hand Duke: ‘Velázquez’s Portrait of Duke Francesco I d’Este: A Masterpiece from the Galleria Estense, Modena’ At the Met
First the bad news: In May 2012, a series of powerful earthquakes struck the region of Emilia-Romagna, in northeastern Italy, all but devastating the cities of Ferrara, Mantua, Modena and many other historic towns....
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The Pastel Whale of Baking: A Conversation with La Tulipe Desserts’ Pastry Chef, Maarten Steenman
When considering Chef Maarten Steenman of Mount Kisco, New York’s La Tulipe Desserts, three words come to mind: professionalism, perfectionism and passion. Whether its finding the right glaze, weeding out the...
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Tribeca Talks: ‘Floating Skyscrapers’ Actor Mateusz Banasiuk Discusses Artistic Fragility and the Kaleidoscope of Human Actions and Consequences Present throughout the Film
Rarely are there films that stay with the viewer long after they’ve left the movie theater. Floating Skyscrapers (Płynące Wieżowce), the thought-provoking and emotionally intensive film from Polish filmmaker...
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Crafting Imaginative Stories through Research and Self-Discovery: A Conversation with Author Jojo Moyes
This year thus far has brought us many extraordinary stories from Elizabeth Strout’s The Burgess Boys, with its concentration on familial matters, to a narrative that explores youth, sex, love and friendship, among...
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‘Figuratively Speaking’ with Sherry Karver at the Kim Foster Gallery
Fittingly enough, New York is the subject of Figuratively Speaking, a new exhibition from Chicago-born, California-based visual artist Sherry Karver, which debuted May 3 at the Kim Foster Gallery located in New...
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The 29th Annual Infinity Awards: A Tribute to Photography’s Finest
“I can’t think of a better time to be involved with photography and digital culture,” Mark Robbins declared at the International Center of Photography’s annual Infinity Awards gala last Wednesday night,...
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‘Sun Don’t Shine’: A Murky but Masterful Road Movie
For a place that has so much beauty, Florida certainly has its uglier sides, like alligators, Casey Anthony and the Jacksonville Jaguars. And, if the indie thriller Sun Don’t Shine is any indication, there are...
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‘Iron Man 3’s’ Successful Look Inward Finds the Heart of the Marvel Universe
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) may have been born with a few silver spoons in his mouth, but as of late, the guy has had a rough time. After being held captive in an Afghan cave, he created his Iron Man alter ego...
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