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The 50 Year Argument is a documentary film by Martin Scorsese and co-directed by David Tedeschi about the history and influence of the New York Review of Books, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2013. The documentary premiered in June 2014 at the Sheffield Doc/Fest and was soon screened in Oslo and Jerusalem before airing on the British Arena television series in July. It was also screened at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival and is scheduled to be seen at the New York Film Festival, among others, in September. It is scheduled to air on HBO on September 29, 2014.

The film uses a combination of archival footage, quotes from the Review and contemporary interviews to give a view of the coverage of the journal over its half-century of publication, focusing on how its writers and editors have approached the larger issues of the day. Reviews of the film have been mostly warm.

BWW Interview: Bud Martin - DEALING WITH COVID-19 at Delaware Theatre Company Photo BWW Interview: Bud Martin - DEALING WITH COVID-19 at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - April 14, 2020

Who would have imagined my 73rd birthday would have been so calamitous? Yes, that was the day the world changed for all of us. 'Normality' will never be the same. There will be fond memories of yesteryear sequestered in your hippocampus. (A brief 2 wks ago)....
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by Julie Musbach - January 26, 2018

This Valentines day, join us at Dad's Garage to laugh, love, and groan for our celebration of love gone right or wrong (or both). Because for those of you who forgot to make a reservation at an actually nice place a year ago, you can always come to Dad's....
Photo Flash: The Black Is Beautiful Project Present Reading of 12 ANGRY MEN Photo Photo Flash: The Black Is Beautiful Project Present Reading of 12 ANGRY MEN
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2019

This past September, Lauren Class Schneider produced a staged reading of Reginald Rose's '12 Angry Men' performed by 12 Broadway women, followed by voter registration facilitated by the League of Women Voters, to allow audience members the chance to register or update their registration....
BWW Review: An Eclectic Blend of 18 Original Works at the TBTF 2018 Short Play Compet Photo BWW Review: An Eclectic Blend of 18 Original Works at the TBTF 2018 Short Play Competition
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by Tori Hartshorn - January 22, 2019

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2021

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Tickets on Sale fore 15th Anniversary Season at Palace Theater July 15 Photo Tickets on Sale fore 15th Anniversary Season at Palace Theater July 15
by Julie Musbach - June 18, 2019

The Palace Theater is observing its 15th performance season this year since re-opening in 2004 and the programming reflects this milestone worthy of celebration....
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by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2018

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by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2019

This Valentine's Day, join us at Dad's Garage to laugh, love, and groan for our celebration of love gone right or wrong (or both). Because if you forgot to make a reservation at an *actually* nice place a year ago, you always have a spot at Dad's....
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by Jan Nargi - September 23, 2019

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by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019

Producer Lauren Class Schneider, creator of '12,000 Voices' announced that more than 60 groups in 54 cities in 23 states (plus one in Canada,) will present a reading of '12 Angry Men' performed by 12 Impassioned Women between April 5th and April 8th, 2019. The cities include New York, Chicago, Los A...
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by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019

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by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019

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by Student Blogger: Torie Brown - August 21, 2020

For as long as I can remember, bootlegs have been a serious and somewhat controversial debate in the theatre community....
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by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019

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by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2019

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by Robert Diamond - November 07, 2018

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60+ Groups Around The US Will Present All-Female 12 ANGRY MEN Photo 60+ Groups Around The US Will Present All-Female 12 ANGRY MEN
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019

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