In anticipation of the sequel, Marcy and I rewatched the original 1998 movie, a solid historical drama with a healthy Godfather finish and an astounding performance by Cate Blanchett. The new film, also directed by Shekhar Kapur, picks up the story where it left off and sees the Virgin Queen through to the defeat of [...]
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The Magic Flute
Last night, I had the good luck to get invited to Julie Taymor’s The Magic Flute at the Met. I have no business reviewing opera, so I’ll just say that it was an amazing feast for the senses and leave the rest to the pros:
Alex Ross
The New York Times
New York Magazine
Playbill
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