In ‘August Wilson: A Life,’ an excellent new biography by Patti Hartigan, we read of the winding path that led Wilson to his ascendance, then delves into the tumults and triumphs of his two decades at the heights of achievement.
Arts & Culture
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It’s not you, it’s your résumé: The League is a dating app for the elite
The League is a dating app that operates on exclusivity and ambition. Has it changed the world of online dating?
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A sense of wonder: Remembering Brian Doyle
Brian Doyle’s essays, fiction and poetry all offered powerful reflections on finding the beautiful and the divine amid life’s struggles.
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Take me to church (or to Broadway): ‘Purlie Victorious’ and the catharsis of Black theater
Can I get an amen?
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Fathers Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel and Oliver? The late-night hosts who wanted to be priests
In the new podcast, “Strike Force 5,” Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and John Oliver all admitted to a desire for Holy Orders.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
In ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Star Wars’ explores faith when organized religion fails
The latest effort from the ’Star Wars‘ franchise asks: What happens to you after you lose your faith?
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Catholic Movie Club: ‘The Sixth Sense’ opens our eyes to the wonder of faith (and dead people)
In “The Sixth Sense,” faith is both a sanctuary and a gateway to mystery and horror.
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Remembering Thomas Merton—and his book that changed my life
‘The Seven Storey Mountain,’ a book whose 75th anniversary is celebrated this month, is widely considered a spiritual classic, and it continues to find new readers every year.
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Who was S. J. Adamo? This priest-columnist spilled all the tea.
The Rev. S. J. Adamo wrote over 130 columns for America on “The Press,” and seemingly had plenty of fun along the way.
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‘Dead Man Walking’: An operatic exploration of Sister Helen Prejean’s death row ministry
“Dead Man Walking” is a deeply human story about truth, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. It is a journey into which everyone—from the singers to the audience—is invited.