Janet Maslin

Janet Maslin Channels James Frey In Rave Review Of Bright Shiny Morning

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Janet Maslin loved Bright Shiny Morning. The teaser text on the New York Times books portal is "James Frey stepped up to the plate and hit one out of the park with his new book." Ms. Maslin's review, published today, is not only an unequivocal rave, but a tribute to Mr. Frey's choppy trademark style: "His publisher called it a dazzling tour de force.  read more »

Stuffed Envelope

“It’s almost like watching a ballgame played without the ball,” Janet Maslin said.  read more »

Stuffed Envelope

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Jon Stewart.

“It’s almost like watching a ballgame played without the ball,” Janet Maslin said.  read more »

Stuffed Envelope

“It’s almost like watching a ballgame played without the ball,” Janet Maslin said.  read more »

The Transom

Boys Do CryAt 5:19 on this week’s warm Monday night, the Charles Street home of Hilary Swank and C  read more »

Janet Maslin, 50, Quits The Times : Loved Eyes Wide Shut , Hated Gummo

After 22 years at The New York Times and too many bylines to count, film critic Janet Maslin is quit  read more »