The latest from www.vanityfair.com - Culture > Wolcott Bloghttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/wolcott-blog© Condé Nast 2019enFri, 22 Nov 2019 13:37:01 +0000https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/11/metropolitan-opera-tristan-und-isolde5817d67d282a60b670d54e25Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:15:16 +0000Even after a terrorism scare, the Metropolitan Opera provides precisely the artistic uplift that tempers the ill effects of the world around us.Culture / Wolcott Blogjames wolcott, operaJames WolcottMon, 07 Nov 2016 17:15:15 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/04/the-mitford-sisters-enduring-fascination572260d8e1a62e181e91ac9dFri, 29 Apr 2016 18:00:00 +0000What explains the endless obsession with six British socialites of a bygone era? Probably their beauty, wit, eccentricity . . . and epic split over Hitler’s rise.Culture / Wolcott Blogwolcott, mitford sisters, sistersJames WolcottFri, 29 Apr 2016 19:07:56 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/03/bosch-season-2-review56fac0d944fa5ae508984c2cWed, 30 Mar 2016 18:46:07 +0000The Amazon Prime series is the best show with the least ripple effect, and that ain’t right. Culture / Wolcott BlogBosch, amazon prime, Titus WelliverJames WolcottWed, 30 Mar 2016 19:18:36 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/03/american-psycho-broadway56d8944cf5e2b2b15abbc5b5Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000The book was shocking; the movie chilling. Now, American Psycho is taking a stab at Broadway, where musical carnage can either tank like Carrie or triumph like Sweeney Todd.Culture / Wolcott Blogamerican pyscho, brett easton ellis, BroadwayJames WolcottThu, 03 Mar 2016 23:04:51 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/02/x-files-revival-review56b4e099a07382b17064280cFri, 05 Feb 2016 19:48:35 +0000Perhaps it was folly to think that The X-Files redivivus could cast the same cerebral, seeping, haunting mood-spell.Culture / Wolcott Blogthe x-files, james wolcottJames WolcottFri, 05 Feb 2016 19:48:35 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/02/why-the-cinema-of-swinging-london-matters56b3a7d0ba9d68f07cd58880Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:00:00 +0000From Alfie and Blow-Up to A Hard Day’s Night and The Knack … and How to Get It, James Wolcott examines a curious film boom a half century after its sherbet-hued peak. Culture / Wolcott Blogjames wolcott, swinging london, a hard day's night, alfie, the knack, blow upJames WolcottFri, 05 Feb 2016 17:58:51 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/01/requiem-for-david-bowie-master-of-cosmic-salutations56940be34f5c244d121784d9Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:47:27 +0000Bowie opened doors to a future whose threshold few of us knew we were about to cross.Culture / Wolcott Blogdavid bowie, david bowie deadJames WolcottTue, 12 Jan 2016 16:15:35 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2016/01/james-wolcott-on-podcasts568e99ea5fc1ac8421925149Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:00:00 +0000From the true crime of Serial to Marc Maron’s garage psychotherapies, James Wolcott surveys the iTunes charts to analyze the real-talk, conversational appeal of the new radio.Culture / Wolcott Blogjames wolcott, podcasts, marc maron, NPRJames WolcottFri, 08 Jan 2016 16:59:54 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/12/james-wolcott-too-much-television565f7228b587f921319e84bdFri, 04 Dec 2015 13:00:00 +0000With more than 400 original scripted series projected for 2016, one network executive recently said that there was too much television. But V.F.’s critic has another problem—finding one that’s a keeper.Culture / Wolcott Blogjames wolcott, tv, televisionJames WolcottThu, 03 Dec 2015 22:13:56 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/11/wolcott-trump-insult-comic563b8b5feccc21966e935314Fri, 06 Nov 2015 15:00:00 +0000Once the butt of the roast, the candidate is now smacking down anyone in the G.O.P. who earns his displeasure. As Vanity Fair’s James Wolcott observes, while Trump’s jabs may not be witty—or funny—they reveal the weak spots of his rivals and his party.Culture / Wolcott Blogdonald trump, politicsJames WolcottThu, 05 Nov 2015 23:15:53 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/10/public-morals-tnt-review56195bcf319af15240f9a09dTue, 20 Oct 2015 17:10:52 +0000It’s time for the all the goodfellas to go home, and stay there. Culture / Wolcott Blogtelevision, public morals, tnt, mob cityJames WolcottTue, 20 Oct 2015 17:42:56 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/10/wolcott-no-documentary-can-capture-2016-presidential-contest5616cfed319af15240f98d03Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:00:00 +0000James Wolcott surveys the grand tradition of the American campaign doc—from Primary to Caucus; from J.F.K. to Clinton (Bill)—and concludes that cinéma vérité may not cut it this go-round.Culture / Wolcott Blogjames wolcott, presidential race 2016, presidential campaign, presidential electionJames WolcottThu, 08 Oct 2015 21:35:35 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/09/james-wolcott-millennials55f19f66fad0d98d444cf5bdFri, 11 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000Those entitled “Millies” are a bunch of screen-obsessed divas in need of constant praise—right? James Wolcott takes a closer look. Culture / Wolcott BlogMillenials, james wolcottJames WolcottFri, 11 Sep 2015 14:48:16 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/09/donald-trump-monmouth-poll55e88c9f1fc9a8bd600ad921Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:57:55 +0000 It’s a race where two entries are significantly ahead and the rest of the field is eating dust and farting fumes.Culture / Wolcott Blogtrump, politics, election 2016James WolcottThu, 03 Sep 2015 21:14:52 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/08/betrayed-bothered-and-bewildered-by-the-man-from-uncle55d0d7c6169027501c6f71ebMon, 17 Aug 2015 15:11:33 +0000James Wolcott, a former owner of a Man from U.N.C.L.E. spy attache case, reviews the revamped movie. Culture / Wolcott BlogmoviesJames WolcottMon, 17 Aug 2015 17:34:59 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/07/restored-54-review55af1256fff2c16856a70083Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:23:13 +0000James Wolcott reviews “the perfect coke-era time capsule.”Culture / Wolcott BlogmoviesJames WolcottThu, 30 Jul 2015 17:50:27 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/06/sarah-palin-no-longer-news-fox558c57dd320a56cf42418c47Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:30:36 +0000Palin’s being let go from Fox News seemed as negligible as the CW canceling a series that viewers had forgotten was still on.Culture / Wolcott Blogsarah palin, election 2016, republican 2016 raceJames WolcottThu, 25 Jun 2015 22:29:06 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/06/police-deaths-baltimore-ferguson-james-wolcott5579e0c2320a56cf4240ee07Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:00:33 +0000James Wolcott examines how media culture and the War on Terror played a factor in Ferguson, Baltimore, and other current events.Culture / Wolcott Blogpolice brutality, police violence, wolcottJames WolcottFri, 12 Jun 2015 14:26:18 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/06/the-flick-annie-baker-review556b86f0378caf0d670e4b3fTue, 02 Jun 2015 16:45:37 +0000James Wolcott reviews Annie Baker’s cult-beloved play, which takes place amongst the popcorn kernels.Culture / Wolcott Blogtheater, Off BroadwayJames WolcottTue, 02 Jun 2015 16:45:35 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/pen-gala-boycott-charlie-hebdo55401796db753b82389c8f10Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:55:31 +0000As Islam's defenders square off against free-speech purists, James Wolcott weighs in.Culture / Wolcott Blogpen gala, charlie hebdo, Salman Rushdie, francine proseJames WolcottWed, 29 Apr 2015 13:13:32 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/time-to-put-in-an-alligator-moat5536ed8a6f26d9cb486aec5cWed, 22 Apr 2015 00:38:34 +0000The White House suffers a wave of wannabe home invadersCulture / Wolcott Blogwhite house, secret service, obama, clinton, hillary, tea party, cruz, PerryJames WolcottWed, 22 Apr 2015 17:47:02 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/dump-runs5532bb9e6f26d9cb486a9210Sat, 18 Apr 2015 20:16:29 +0000FX's Louie and The Comedians afflicted with trouble down belowCulture / Wolcott Bloglouie, The Comedians, louis ck, billy crystal, josh gadJames WolcottSat, 18 Apr 2015 20:16:30 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/earthlings-of-america-especially-those-in-south-florida55241830c55e0f53330bd903Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:47:27 +0000A proclamation on behalf of the first ever Palm Beach Book FestivalCulture / Wolcott BlogPalm Beach Book Festival, james patterson, alan cumming, Lee Woodruff, partyJames WolcottTue, 07 Apr 2015 21:49:13 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/follicle-rich-auteur-ankles-high-profile-project552302e7c55e0f53330bd313Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:04:23 +0000Director David Lynch plays peek-a-boo with Twin PeaksCulture / Wolcott Blogtwin peaks, david lynch, Inland Empire, showtime, Transcendental MeditationJames WolcottTue, 07 Apr 2015 14:03:06 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/a-handjob-for-the-history-books5521c8860acde13473db8c67Sun, 05 Apr 2015 23:43:01 +0000TV Land's Younger hops on the wrong busCulture / Wolcott BlogYounger, Sutton Foster, twentysomething, 9/11, handjobJames WolcottMon, 06 Apr 2015 00:08:48 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/03/she-dunham-wrong55172c6a0acde13473db3191Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:34:18 +0000James Wolcott comments on Lena Dunham's humor piece gone wrong, “Dog or Jewish Boyfriend?”Culture / Wolcott Bloglena dunham, Jewish comedy, philip roth, the new yorkerJames WolcottMon, 30 Mar 2015 17:55:56 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/03/that-s-the-way-the-cookie-crumbles550b50f5d34b74101101028eThu, 19 Mar 2015 22:43:00 +0000Cat-fight at the O.K. Corral and other dubious highlights from Empire's season finale Culture / Wolcott Blogempire, cookie, cat fightJames WolcottFri, 20 Mar 2015 14:29:10 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/03/the-atrophy-and-the-ecstasy54f7f098ebd1a8c7648a061dThu, 05 Mar 2015 05:58:47 +0000When binge-watching turns to binge-bragging...Culture / Wolcott Blogbinge watching, house of cards, orange is the new black, netflixJames WolcottThu, 05 Mar 2015 19:33:39 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/02/o-saul-mio54e3affca8d6884651e677f7Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:17:47 +0000AMC’s Better Call Saul Finds Its Own Treasure MapCulture / Wolcott Blogbetter call saul, Vince Gilligan, breaking bad, bob odenkirkJames WolcottTue, 17 Feb 2015 21:51:23 +0000Condé Nasthttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/02/gored-again54da33ea816608815fd0093eTue, 10 Feb 2015 16:38:36 +0000A lightning raid on an unsavory new memoir of Gore VidalCulture / Wolcott BlogVidal, Burt Lancaster, memoir, MailerJames WolcottTue, 10 Feb 2015 16:38:36 +0000Condé Nast