Q. Why do you care or not care about this story? Is it the content or the telling? What's your theory on Beethoven's motivation for 33 variations?
Q. What do we learn about foreclosure? What are Nordine's qualities? shortcomings? demons?
Q. Are these typical twin brothers? Do you like their poetry? Their personality? Do you think they are successful? Their mother?
- Message in a Bottle
An adventurer takes on the plastic problem.
by John Colapinto
Video: David de Rothschild discusses his recycled-plastics boat.
Q. Is de Rothschild a sincere philanthropist? a megalomaniac? a fool? Is "crusader" apropos?
- Works from the Norton Simon collection.
by Peter Schjeldahl
Audio: Peter Schjeldahl on the emotional power of painting. - Q. Does the writer tell us more about art history or understanding these particular works? Can you relate?
- “Monsters vs. Aliens,” “Shall We Kiss?”
by Anthony Lane - Q. Spot all of AL's zingers. If you've seen the films, do you agree with him? If not, would you see them based on this piece? Is it a review or an essay about film?
