A 16th-century engraving of Constantinople. Photograph: Getty Images/DeAgostiniA 16th-century engraving of Constantinople. Photograph: Getty Images/DeAgostiniFiction in translationReviewAs a surveyor of east-west relations, the French novelist was drawn to the idea of a Renaissance artist taking an Islamic sabbatical - but the result is fiddly and unpersuasive When a novelist writing in a language other than English is discovered mid-career by Anglo-American readers, old books and new books take turns in tumbling forth. Read More...
‘Humiliating little boys for exploring traditionally feminine aesthetics and interests not only sows the seed of misogyny but also cultivates shame in those boys who may want to explore them.’ Photograph: LeslieLauren/Getty Images‘Humiliating little boys for exploring traditionally feminine aesthetics and interests not only sows the seed of misogyny but also cultivates shame in those boys who may want to explore them.’ Photograph: LeslieLauren/Getty ImagesOpinionThe gender-neutral fashion movement is failing little boys who want to wear skirtsFreya BennettA societal double standard is emerging where girls in traditionally ‘boys’ clothing are accepted while boys opting for pink frills are labelled ‘weird’ Read More...
As it upgrades its production facilities and expands its theme park, Universal Studios is planning to demolish Stage 28, one of the oldest on the lot, while preserving a 90-year-old set housed in the space and used in the original 1925 silent film “Phantom of the Opera. Read More...