Robert Birnbaum
Writer, photographer, and acclaimed interviewer Robert Birnbaum talks about his favorite books, chats with Richard Russo, and the deep affections between Charlie Rose and Cartier-Bresson.
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NYC vs. LA
The exodus to Los Angeles is growing. Our writer goes for a drive with public speaker and gallery curator Brendan Fowler, discussing life and art in the apple vs. the crapple.
Greatness, Thrust Upon Us
We saw Sam Mendes’s production of Twelfth Night last night at the BAM Harvey Theater, an early Valentine’s Day present from my mother (who may not celebrate all holidays, but seems to buy us gifts for most of them) and I was out of my mind with anticipation.
22 January 2003
New York's currently: very cold, because we are weak Germany follows France in opposition to war in Iraq. Man arrested after cursing burnt McNuggets. Maine pharmaceuticals-coercion plan, called Maine Rx, hits the Supreme Court today, supported by states, despised by drug companies. Cat-cloners say cloning does
This Old Human
No country cabin is complete without a proper old man. Tobias Seamon reports from the set of “This Old Human” and gives us the scoop on how to craft the perfect curmudgeon.
Introducing Leslie Harpold
Though for many, Leslie Harpold requires no introduction, it’s Andrew’s and my great pleasure to announce that she has joined The Morning News as a new contributing writer. Leslie (previous stories at TMN here) reaches us from many points in the Web, including Smug, Hoopla, and the Hoopla/
21 January 2003
New York's currently: 12th Nighting France vows to block a resolution authorizing military action against Iraq, while U.S. deploys 37,000 troops to the Gulf. Al Hirschfeld dies at 99, after a century of portraits. Republicans relax rules so lawmakers can accept gifts and favors from lobbyists.
Designer Kidnappings
New York has a service for every customer, even those who want to be kidnapped.
A New Career in a New Town
I recently took a new job in Lower Manhattan, which is, in my belief, one of the most extraordinary Manhattan locales. An area totally unknown to me (I still can’t navigate it to save my life), I’m constantly taken aback by its dramatic landscape, harsh wind currents, and
17 January 2003
New York's currently: welcoming Sarah Hepola to snow-city 12 rockets equipped to carry chemical weapons found in Iraq. No-one quite sure what the discovery means, why the U.N. announced it, whether the rockets are listed in the 12,000-page document provided by Iraq, or