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May 4, 2015 Issue
Cover Story
TV’s Changing Season
The (now-renewed) magic of Will Forte; Amazon’s streaming-TV advantage; Maisie Williams on growing up on Game of Thrones; the jokes Letterman never told; David Chase on the legacy of Twin Peaks.
On the Cover: Scenes from nearly every show this past year. Illustration
by Giacomo Gambineri for New York Magazine.
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Features
Hot Shmurda
Did the rapper go to jail for his lyrics? A story that could’ve appeared on Empire. By Robert Kolker
Bullsh*t
The art of the sell, a half-century after Mad Men. By Jessica Pressler
In Conversation: Anna Wintour
On the future of print, Hillary, House of Cards, and how she feels about her reputation. By Amy Larocca. Photographs by Annie Leibovitz
Intelligencer
Games
Enjoy winning while you can, Mets fans.
Watching: Annie Baker
A playwright who chooses her movies wisely.
Casting 1977
Scenes from Scorsese’s open call for Carter-era clubgoers.
89 Minutes With Harold Bloom
On the occasion of his 45th, and penultimate, book.
Which New York Is Yours?
A fierce preservationist and a pro-development blogger debate.
The Cut
Between Friends
Why we’d rather wear pals’ clothes, and the true secret to maintaining adult friendships.
Strategist
Best Bets
A culture 'zine turned brick-and-mortar emporium; four watering cans with elegant silhouettes.
The Look Book
Mothers show off some favorite accessories (spoiler: their kids).
The Restaurant Review
Bright, appealing Santina transports you to Positano via Miami Beach.
The Dish
8 a.m. ramen at Gotham West Market.
Gastrotech
Say hello to Maple, the Momofuku-backed delivery app.
Restaurant Opening
First look at Italian-leaning Faro, opening in Bushwick.
Restaurant Opening
MP Taverna Williamsburg showcases its chef’s modern-Greek style.
Restaurant Opening
What to eat at Virginia’s, an old-world bistro opening in Alphabet City.
Spring Drinking
From a rave on a Circle Line Cruiser to sky-high cocktails in midtown, how to drink debauched or civilized this spring.
Culture
The Theater Review
Doctor Zhivago is an unintentional farce.
The Theater Review
The total (fantastic) silliness of Something Rotten!
The Theater Review
Airline Highway is mesmerizing, while The Visit marks the end of an era.
The Movie Review
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a bloated sequel that doesn’t feel like one.
To Do: May 6�May 20, 2015
Twenty-five things to see, hear, watch, and read.
Departments
Comments: Week of May 4, 2015
Readers sound off on avocados, the new Whitney, and more.
The Approval Matrix: Week of May 4, 2015
Our deliberately oversimplified guide to who falls where on our taste hierarchies.
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