Smith’s following on Twitter and Facebook, in podcasts and in his column for The Guardian, reached well into the hundreds of thousands. “‘Enjoy yourself,’ he often said. ‘It’s later than you think.'”
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Restaurants Are Public Spaces, And They – Like A Lot Of Public Spaces – Are Dying
And for this, you can blame Uber.
The City Where China’s Epic Battles Of The Past (And The Mind’s Invention) Are Staged And Restaged
Hengdian claims to be the world’s largest outdoor set – but there are 13 sets, and a creation of the Forbidden City that is only a bit smaller than the real thing in Beijing.
The Film Star Who Says She’s Not An Actor
The star of Alfonso Cuarón’s new and widely praised Roma had no idea who he was or how the film industry worked when she auditioned in order to please her sister.
So You Want To Take Spotty To The Movies
This canine-welcoming cinema and coffeeshop (with dog-friendly treats) in Wales is for you.
As ‘The Nutcracker’ Plays Everywhere, One Dancer Says It’s Time To Eliminate Bias, And Yellowface, In The Ballet World
Dancers who are Asian and Asian American have had it with stereotypes in ballet, including (perhaps especially in) The Nutcracker. But they’re doing more than bringing their concerns to companies – they’re creating resources: “Final Bow For Yellowface is an online platform dedicated to educating companies and schools on how to veer away from offensive Asian stereotypes (yellowface).”
Using Spy Cameras To Film A Documentary About Refugees
The need for spy cameras probably isn’t what you think. Eldorado director Markus Imhoof: “These people are ashamed that they are living there. … They are all hoping that they will succeed and if they would show where they live, it’s a big shame for them.”
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Doesn’t Hit It Rich In China
Released months after it came out in the US, the movie was barely a blip on the Chinese moviegoing radar.
The Russian Art Market Is Having A Bit Of An Awkward Moment
Or rather the art market in London that depends on Russian money: “New realities have restrained oligarchical excess. Over the past five years, the West has imposed a barrage of sanctions on Russia, including asset freezes and travel bans, tied to its incursions into Ukraine, interference in elections, and the attempted assassination of a former spy in Britain.” – The New York Times
Who Can Make Money Online?
True, right now the fight is between men who say they can’t get laid and the sex worker industry, but it’s really about controlling “the network of largely unseen companies that make the commercial web function—web-hosting companies, domain registrars, security providers, and payment processors.” -Wired