Listening, Watching, Reading

August 19, 2023

This week, we laud Swifties, Robbie Robertson, the new film Passages and the city of Paris.

This week, we laud Swifties, Robbie Robertson, the new film Passages and the city of Pa... more

Hosted byAvery Trufelman

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“I Endorse The Fans of Taylor Swift”

Slate Culture Gabfest’s Julia Turner returns from the trenches of a Taylor Swift concert in love with her fans.

Culture Gabfest

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ESPN Enters the Gambling Business

ESPN this week announced that is entering the sports gambling business. Matthew Belloni of The Town podcast says that this might be a signal that Disney is selling ESPN.

The Town with Matthew Belloni

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The New Indie Film “Passages”

Ira Sachs says his new feature “Passages” is his attempt to save what he calls “intimate movies.”

Film at Lincoln Center Podcast

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Rest In Peace, Robbie Robertson

The great Robbie Robertson of The Band died last week at age 74.

DISGRACELAND

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The Man Who Built Paris

One man is almost entirely responsible for the look of the city of Paris - Baron Haussmann. Time to learn about the would-be Aqua Duke.

The Earful Tower: Paris