Third Place? In Auction World, Phillips Is Making Strides
The house that once trailed behind Sotheby’s and Christie’s is now primed to compete with them, hiring their experts and offering more guarantees at sales.
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Kathleen Collins’s ‘Whatever Happened to Interracial Love?’
This collection of newly discovered stories is part of a large body of work by this filmmaker, playwright and writer, who died young.
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CreditJesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Beyond ‘Hamilton,’ for Better and for Worse
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the stars of his hit musical are moving out from under the umbrella of this new cultural brand, and trying to extend its lessons.
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CreditÁngel Franco/The New York Times Can You Hear Agnes Martin’s Serenity in John Zorn’s Frenzied Music?
She made paintings of serene subtlety. He is known for his explosive music. Martin, the artist, inspired Mr. Zorn, the composer, and now their work will be paired.
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CreditElizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times From ‘Rogue One’: A Rising Star in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The actress Felicity Jones, already well regarded, is set to launch into a higher stratosphere in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”
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CreditBen Mark Holzberg/Syfy Review: ‘Incorporated’ Travels to a Dystopian 2074
This Syfy series, set in a world where climate change has led to corporate rule, uses familiar science fiction devices.
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CreditRichard Termine for The New York Times Review: Welcome to ‘Versailles’ for Music in the King’s Apartments
A lesson in culture at the court of Louis XIV was part of the program “Versailles: Portrait of a Royal Domain,” at the Morgan Library & Museum.
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CreditJemal Countess/Getty Images ‘Moonlight’ Makes a Strong Showing at the Gotham Awards
But on Tuesday, the National Board of Review gave its seal of approval to “Manchester by the Sea.” Is there a rivalry brewing?
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Credit 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
Present ideas, from technology to home goods, to make shopping easy this season.
