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Monique van de Ven: A Life in Film and Art

In a recent interview at her Blaricum villa, actress Monique van de Ven discussed her new film, "Een vrouw als Monique," reflecting on her life, career, and the loss of her son.

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Jane Austen's Sisterly Bond: A $400,000 Letter Reveals Intimate Details

A letter written by Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra, expected to sell for up to $400,000 at auction, reveals the depth of their relationship and offers insights into Austen's life and work.

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Baillie Gifford Prize 2025 Longlist: Personal Narratives Dominate

The 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction longlist features 12 titles, nine by journalists, with a strong emphasis on personal narratives, including memoirs and biographies exploring recent history; eight authors are British.

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Terence Stamp's Transformation: From Superhero to Drag Queen

Terence Stamp, known for roles in "The Collector" and "Superman", initially rejected but later accepted the role of Bernadette in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", overcoming his fears surrounding the HIV/AIDS context and delivering a critically acclaimed performance that marked a ...

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De Voorloper": A Biography of Hans Rooduijn

Tom Rooduijn's biography, "De Voorloper," chronicles the life of his father, Hans Rooduijn, a central figure in post-war Amsterdam's art and literary circles, known for his establishments d'Eendt and Le Canard, revealing a complex relationship between artistic dedication and familial neglect, from h...

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Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries

Sarah Gristwood's "Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries" compiles over 1200 diary entries from more than 100 women across 20 countries (1599-2001), offering a unique chronological perspective on women's lives across four centuries, highlighting their joys, sorrows, and struggles.

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Leonora": A Biopic Showcases Surrealist Painter's Life

The film "Leonora", a German, Mexican, UK, and Romanian co-production, chronicles the life of influential surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, from her English childhood to her artistic development in Mexico, using key locations and incorporating anecdotes from her close friend Elena Poniatowska's...

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Arundhati Roy's Memoir: A Mother's Legacy

Arundhati Roy's new memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," details her complex relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a feminist icon and educator, exploring their turbulent bond and its impact on Roy's life and writing.

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Jayne Kennedy's Memoir, "Plain Jayne": A Story of Strength and Resilience

Jayne Kennedy, the first Black Miss Ohio and former NFL Today correspondent, releases her memoir, "Plain Jayne," detailing her career, family life, and a past scandal involving leaked intimate tapes, with Oprah Winfrey's encouragement.

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New Maria Callas Biography Reveals Exploitation and Abuse

Lyndsy Spence's new biography, "Cast a Diva," uses newly discovered letters to reveal intimate details of Maria Callas's life, including her mother's attempts to exploit her, her husband's control, and Aristóteles Onassis's alleged drugging and rape of her, challenging previous understandings of the...

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Jeff Buckley Documentary Highlights Women's Influence

The Jeff Buckley documentary, "It's Never Over," explores the singer's life and career, focusing on the significant influence of women on his music and personal struggles, offering a nuanced perspective on his legacy, posthumously explored through numerous albums and films.

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Billy Joel Documentary Explores Creative Process and Personal Struggles

HBO's five-hour documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," chronicles the singer-songwriter's life, from his early struggles and creative process to his numerous hits and personal battles, featuring interviews with Joel, his family, ex-wives, and colleagues.

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