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In "Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals," Ronnie A. Grinberg explores how members of the mid-20th century New York intellectual circle embraced a secular Jewish machismo in response to Cold War politics. The focus is on Diana Trilling, a prominent essayist and wife of cultural critic Lionel Trilling, who navigated the challenges of establishing her own reputation in a male-dominated literary world. Grinberg also examines other intellectuals, such as Norman Podhoretz and Midge Decter, who helped shape neoconservatism and held antipathy towards the feminist movement. The book highlights how these writers sought to redefine American and Jewish identities through their writing. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a summary of various arts and entertainment events happening in the week of March 17. It includes information on upcoming films, TV shows, theater productions, music releases, exhibitions, and art shows. Some notable highlights include the release of the new Ghostbusters film, the adaptation of the sci-fi novel "3 Body Problem," and the Whitney Biennial 2024 art exhibition. [Extracted from the article]

The Notebook is a new musical adaptation of the popular Nicholas Sparks novel and film. The show features a score by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter. While the performance is elevated by the delicate and truthful performance of Maryann Plunkett, who plays a woman suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the overall production falls short of truly transporting the audience. The musical moves the story forward in time and makes changes to the characters' races, but fails to explore their lives in depth. The abundance of love songs in the show tends to blur together, although some may find success on the pop charts. Despite its flaws, the musical is notable for its depiction of the suffering of the main character and the devotion of her husband. However, even these moments are softened by sentimentality. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses an exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum titled "Across the Avenues: Fairfield Porter in New York," which showcases the urban scenes painted by American artist Fairfield Porter. The exhibition features 23 oils, four lithographs, and a sketchbook, highlighting Porter's ability to capture the light and atmosphere of New York City. The article also provides background information on Porter's artistic career and his unique approach to realism. The exhibition is divided into three sections, showcasing Porter's cityscapes from different periods. The author praises Porter's ability to convey the energy, movement, and strangeness of the city in his paintings. [Extracted from the article]