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‘Pretend It’s a City’ lets Martin Scorsese take a (really) long look at Fran Lebowitz

It’s possible to think that writer/humorist Fran Lebowitz is an insightful, fascinating character and still conclude that devoting a seven-part docuseries to her wit and wisdom is a bit much. Netflix let Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” run 3 ½ hours and allows similar excess with “Pretend It’s a City,” the director’s decade-later follow-up to his

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‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway

When Broadway reopens, “Mean Girls” won’t be there. The Tony nominated musical based on the beloved 2004 film is staying closed, another production that has fallen prey to the pandemic. An announcement was posted Thursday on the show’s official Twitter account. “Dear Friends, MEAN GIRLS played 833 performances at the August Wilson Theatre, and we

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Airlines and flight attendant unions concerned about security when pro-Trump rioters leave DC

Airlines and two unions representing flight attendants are concerned about in-flight security as the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday leave the Washington DC area. American Airlines and United Airlines have both increased staffing at the DC-area airports where they operate. American is also suspending alcohol service on its flights to and from

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American Airlines says flight attendants forced to deal with ‘politically motivated aggression’ on DC flights

American Airlines says it is taking several new “precautionary” measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from Washington, DC, as one union reported several incidents during which flight attendants “were forced to confront passengers exhibiting politically motivated aggression towards other passengers and crew.” “We are working closely with local law enforcement and

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The world’s safest airlines for 2021 revealed

There may have been far fewer airplanes in the skies this past year, but if you’re looking ahead to future travel, you might take heed of the latest rankings of the world’s safest airlines from AirlineRatings.com. AirlineRatings.com keeps tabs on 385 carriers from across the globe, measuring factors including the airlines’ crash and serious incident

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