Joan Acocella appears in the following:
Remembering Merce Cunningham
Monday, July 27, 2009
Choreographer Merce Cunningham passed away last night at the age of 90. Joan Acocella, staff writer and dance critic at the New Yorker, shares her memories. Are you a dancer? Ever work with Cunningham; are you a fan - see one of his pieces? Share your memories and ...
Underrated Rudeness
Thursday, May 22, 2008
What's so great about being polite, anyway? New Yorker staff writer Joan Acocella says while New Yorkers may be rude, that rudeness might be misunderstood.
New Yorkers Know Best
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Why do New Yorkers act like they’re smarter and more savvy than the rest of the country? It may just be because they are. But beware: Being the best can be a blessing as well as a curse. New Yorker staff writer Joan Acocella deconstructs the “rude" New Yorker. Plus: ...
Why Are Book Reviews Disappearing?
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Over the past five years, newspapers across the country have cut down on, and even eliminated, book reviews. We ask why book review sections are disappearing, and what it means for readers and writers. John Freeman, president of the National Book Critics Circle, joins literary agent Steve Wasserman, ...
