Can We Separate Art from the Artist? Should We?
Actors, musicians, and comedians are much more closely identified with their art than novelists are. So what happens when a talented performer turns out to be a horrible human being?
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Review: The Met Opera’s ‘Hamlet’ Takes Big Swings but Mostly Misses
The Met Opera's 'Hamlet' fits with the trend of contemporary Shakespeare adaptation; however, some risk-taking doesn't work as expected.
Daisy Ridley’s ‘Ophelia’ Will Have Shakespeare Turning Over in His Grave
There's something lifeless about the whole thing, suggesting the film not only fails to expand or improve on the immortal play but should have stayed on the printed page, if anywhere at all.
