Two French masters, one gender divide
Plus: An interview with the director of ‘Sirât’. Who is 'The Notebook' romancing? And Alice the Anarchist weighs in on 'Manet & Morisot'.
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Today's headlines:
Manet, Morisot, and the language of the eyes
By Lou Fancher
Two French masters living gender-differentiated realities are hung side-by-side at the Legion of Honor.
Drama Masks: The audience is listening—but who is ‘The Notebook’ romancing?
By Charles Lewis III
Plus: Anti-fascist sentiment spills onto stage—putting an actor at risk.
A visit with Alice the Anarchist to ‘Manet & Morisot’
By Joel Schechter
What does the de Young have against the Paris Commune of 1871?
‘Sirât’ director Oliver Laxe: ‘Cinema can penetrate the human metabolism’
By Claire Runze Wu
Desert raves lead to a shocking journey from the esoteric filmmaker, who reflects on ego, AI, and escapism.
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