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A Great Actor Who Is Also a Perfect Celebrity
Culture and entertainment recommendations from Dan Zak
TL;DR
- Emma Thompson is lauded as a splendid actor and perfect celebrity, excelling in various genres.
- The TV show 'Paradise' (Hulu) and its fourth episode of Season 2 are recommended for their emotional impact and human goodness.
- Favorite movies include 'Face/Off' and '20th Century Women,' with Ottessa Moshfegh named as a favorite author.
- Musical artists Sade and Darlene Love are highlighted for their songs.
- A positive mention is given to the "The Stars We Do Not See" exhibition of Australian Indigenous art and a unicorn painting by Naomi Christianson.
- The TV show 'Jury Duty' is criticized as a boring and depressing stunt.
- The game show 'What's My Line?' is cited as a currently enjoyed television program for its soothing politesse.
- Ella Fitzgerald is a significant musical artist for the author, with specific tracks mentioned.
- The opening lines of Wallace Stevens' poem "Sunday Morning" are a cherished piece of poetry.
- A production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett is eagerly anticipated.