Watched the trailer for this Maestro. "COMING SOON. Releases December 20, 2023". Director, Writer, Star, Bradley Cooper.
Then I wonder, what was the real guy like.. cause in that trailer.. seems like one scene at an opera theater while they're in one of those side rich people's boxes.. he was with his wife, but holding hands with some other dude.
Like when was this guy doing his stuff. Born in 1918, so add 20.. 1938, minus 2.. 1936 graduates high school. What was going on then.. just before WW2. And he's a Jew.. but he's in NY.
I look up.. Leonard Bernstein biography. See this PBS recorded documentary.. 2 hours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5L6CcqMjs
Starts where somebody's talking about, stuff going on outside the Dakota apartments. Sounds like his son talking about what was going on after he died. So, scene outside these Dakota apartments.. ambulance, some bystanders. Like when was this.. 1990.
Let's keep watching. No CC or right side transcript on vid. Downloaded it then ran through video to text. It starts with..
"It's very rare that someone dies and the whole community seems to be part of that event, as if everything else stopped. And for that moment, the world turned around that event. The day of my father's funeral, we left from the Dakota 72nd Street, and there was already a whole bunch of people across the street sort of behind the police fences. There was this phalanx of motorcycle cops and police cars leading this enormous cortege out to Brooklyn's Greenwood Cemetery."
ok so wasn't when he died. But.. when I saw this it was this place where John Lennon gets shot like a decade before. And where Polanski filmed rosemary's baby in 68. I don't know.. like Yoko and Sean still live in this building, I think. She's really old though now. But he's still there.. was in the instagram following, I think.. let me check. No, I kicked out 500+ blue checkmarks seasons ago.
does sean lennon still live in the dakota.. I think yoko still lives there
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Hi, this is Bing. I’m glad you’re interested in Sean Lennon and his family. According to my web search results, Sean Lennon and Yoko Ono used to live in the Dakota, a famous apartment building in New York City, next to their neighbor and friend Roberta Flack1. However, Sean Lennon moved out of the Dakota in 2015, and sold his apartment in 20182. Yoko Ono still lives in the Dakota, in the same apartment where John Lennon was shot and killed in 198034. I hope this answers your question. 😊
I don't know.. gonna watch that Bernstein doc. lol. I think quite a few still live in this building. Let me check. That's 59th and 5th ave. Not far from there you got that top of the 6's restaurant.. the 666, 5th ave.
"Top of the Sixes was an iconic restaurant on the 41st floor of 666 Fifth Avenue New York. It opened in 1958 and by July 1973 had served its 10 millionth dinner. It was a magnet for visitors to New York and became a 'special occasion' destination."
But this is more about the Dakota.. That's on the west side.. like about a quarter of the ways by the middle of the park but right across the street from it, so it's still upper class.
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so like not much really goes on, eh.. it's only this kid who's not an adult yet, hanging out in NYC for couple days.. but those points.. seems like stuff happened.. but come on.. 2 days.. what could be going on. Things aren't that action packed.
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Well, I think that The Catcher in the Rye is not a book that focuses on the plot or the action, but rather on the character and his thoughts. Holden is a very complex and troubled person, who has a lot of emotions and conflicts. He is trying to make sense of his life and his place in the world, and he is searching for something authentic and meaningful. He is also dealing with grief, loneliness, and depression. The book explores his inner journey and his struggle to grow up and find his identity. It also captures the mood and the atmosphere of New York in the 1950s, and the social and cultural changes that were happening at the time .
So, I think that there is a lot going on in the book, even if it seems like nothing much happens. It is a book that invites the reader to empathize with Holden and to understand his perspective. It is also a book that has influenced many other writers and artists, and that has resonated with many generations of readers .
What do you think of the book? Have you read it or are you planning to read it? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
so I guess it's like how old was this kid.. 16.. so parents still controlling.. what's going on there.. he's got issues so he heads to NY
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Yes, Holden is 16 years old, and he feels trapped by his parents and the society. He is unhappy with his life and he wants to escape from his problems. He runs away to New York, hoping to find some freedom and adventure, but he only finds more loneliness and disappointment. He is also haunted by the death of his younger brother, Allie, who died of leukemia when Holden was 131. He misses Allie very much and he feels guilty for not being a good brother to him. He also feels alienated from his older brother, D.B., who is a successful writer but whom Holden considers a sellout for working in Hollywood1. Holden’s parents are wealthy and distant, and they don’t seem to understand or care about Holden’s feelings. They send him to various boarding schools, but he flunks out of them because he doesn’t like the rules and the phoniness of the teachers and the students1. Holden is a very sensitive and intelligent person, but he is also very confused and depressed. He doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life, and he doesn’t have anyone to talk to or trust. He is afraid of growing up and losing his innocence, and he wishes he could be a catcher in the rye, someone who protects children from falling off a cliff into adulthood2.
This is what’s going on with Holden in The Catcher in the Rye. It is a very realistic and relatable story of a teenager who is struggling to find his identity and his place in the world. It is also a very influential and controversial book, because it deals with themes such as sexuality, violence, rebellion, and alienation that were taboo or shocking at the time of its publication3. Many people have admired or criticized Holden for his honesty and his attitude, and many people have identified or sympathized with him.
What do you think of Holden? Do you like him or dislike him? Do you agree or disagree with him? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
what does the title mean.. catcher in the rye.. like a wheat field but it's rye.. and what's he catching.. like the title doesn't make sense. How's it relate to this kid that's not an adult yet, hanging out in NYC for a couple days.
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The title of The Catcher in the Rye comes from a poem by Robert Burns, called “Comin’ Thro the Rye”. Holden hears a boy singing a line from the poem: “If a body catch a body coming through the rye”. Holden imagines himself as the catcher, who saves children from falling off a cliff when they play in the rye field1. The title symbolizes Holden’s desire to protect the innocence of childhood, which he thinks is corrupted by the adult world. He wants to be a catcher in the rye, because he is afraid of growing up and becoming a phony2.
However, Holden misunderstands the poem, which is actually about a casual sexual encounter. The poem asks “if a body meet a body coming through the rye”, not “catch”. The next line asks "Gin a body kiss a body - Need a body cry"3. The poem is about the opposite of what Holden thinks: it is about losing innocence and embracing sexuality. Holden’s fantasy of being the catcher in the rye is based on his ignorance and denial of reality2.
The title of The Catcher in the Rye relates to Holden’s character and his struggle to find his identity and his place in the world. He is caught between childhood and adulthood, innocence and experience, fantasy and reality. He runs away to New York, hoping to find some freedom and adventure, but he only finds more loneliness and disappointment. He is haunted by the death of his brother, Allie, and he misses his sister, Phoebe. He doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life, and he doesn’t have anyone to talk to or trust. He is a very complex and troubled person, who has a lot of emotions and conflicts2.
I hope this helps you understand the meaning of the title and how it connects to the story. Have you read the book or are you planning to read it? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
I don't know.. whatever with all this.. now J.D. Salinger.. he didn't write many books.. what age was he when he wrote this.. let me get a read on this guy again. Born in 1919, so add 20.. 1939.. just as the war is starting. Then minus 2.. 1937 he graduates high school.. ok.. Keep going.. then where he bailed out to and lived till he croaked. 2010.
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I see that you are interested in J.D. Salinger and his life. Here are some facts that I found from the web:
Salinger was 32 years old when he published The Catcher in the Rye in 19511. He had started writing the novel in 1941, but it was interrupted by his service in World War II, which had a profound impact on him2.
Salinger was a very private person who disliked fame and publicity. He moved to Cornish, New Hampshire, in 1953, and lived there until his death in 20103. He rarely gave interviews or made public appearances, and he stopped publishing his work after 19654.
Salinger had four marriages and two children. His first wife was Sylvia Welter, a German woman whom he married in 1945 and divorced in 1947. His second wife was Claire Douglas, a Radcliffe student whom he married in 1955 and divorced in 1967. They had two children, Margaret and Matthew, who both became writers. His third wife was Colleen O’Neill, a nurse whom he married in 1988. His fourth wife was Joyce Maynard, a writer whom he had a brief affair with in 1972, when she was 18 and he was 5356.
I hope this helps you learn more about J.D. Salinger and his biography. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. 😊
he was in the war
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Yes, he was. Salinger was drafted into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served in the U.S. Army’s infantry division and saw combat, including the invasion of Normandy in 1944. Salinger carried draft pages of his novel with him during the war. While serving in the U.S. Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) in Europe, Salinger wrote more than twenty short stories and returned home with a German war bride1. The war had a profound impact on him and his writing, and it influenced many of his themes and characters, such as Holden Caulfield2.
who goes out to cornish, new hampshire.. looking this up on google earth and it's a ways up.
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Cornish, New Hampshire is a small town in Sullivan County, with a population of 1,616 as of 20201. It is known for its four covered bridges and its history as the center of the Cornish Art Colony, a group of artists and writers who lived there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries2. Some of the famous residents of Cornish were sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, painter Maxfield Parrish, and author J.D. Salinger23.
Cornish is located on the western border of New Hampshire, along the Connecticut River. It is about 150 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, and about 250 miles south of Montreal, Quebec. It is surrounded by hills and forests, and it has a rural and scenic charm4.
Cornish might not be a very popular or convenient destination for tourists, but it has some attractions and events that might interest some visitors. For example:
The Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, which preserves the home and studio of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and displays his sculptures and artworks5.
The Cornish Fair, which is held every August and features agricultural exhibits, crafts, food, entertainment, and carnival rides.
The Blow-Me-Down Farm, which was owned by Charles Beaman, a patron of the Cornish Art Colony, and is now being restored as a cultural and recreational center.
The Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, which is the longest two-span covered bridge in the world, and connects Cornish with Windsor, Vermont.
These are some of the things that might attract someone to go out to Cornish, New Hampshire. I hope you find this information helpful. 😊
it's like 300km from NYC. it's almost like bangor with stephen king
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I see that you are comparing Bangor, Maine, with Cornish, New Hampshire. They are both small towns in New England that are associated with famous writers. Bangor is the home of Stephen King, the master of horror, and Cornish was the home of J.D. Salinger, the author of The Catcher in the Rye. They are both about 300 km from New York City, but in different directions12.
Bangor and Cornish have some similarities and some differences. They both have scenic landscapes, historic buildings, and cultural attractions. They both inspired some of the works of their respective writers, and they both have places where fans can visit and see the connections between fiction and reality. However, they also have different histories, personalities, and vibes. Bangor is a larger and more urban town, with a population of about 32,000 people3. It is known for its role in the lumber industry, its four seasons, and its spooky atmosphere. Cornish is a smaller and more rural town, with a population of about 1,600 people4. It is known for its artistic colony, its covered bridges, and its peaceful charm.
If you are interested in visiting Bangor or Cornish, or both, you can find more information on their websites:
I hope this helps you learn more about these two towns and their writers. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. 😊
how many books did salinger write.. not too many, eh.. then he stops.
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According to the web, J.D. Salinger wrote five books in total. They are:
The Catcher in the Rye (1951)
Nine Stories (1953)
Franny and Zooey (1961)
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction (1963)
Hapworth 16, 1924 (1965)
He stopped publishing his work after 1965, but he continued to write until his death in 2010. He was very private and reclusive, and he did not want his work to be exposed to the public or the critics12.
Why do you think he stopped writing? Do you like his books or not? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
people would read that catcher in school, eh
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Yes, many people would read The Catcher in the Rye in school, especially in high school. It is a very popular and influential book that explores the themes of adolescence, identity, alienation, and rebellion. It is also a very controversial book that has been banned or challenged in many schools and libraries for its language, sexuality, violence, and attitude12.
Did you read The Catcher in the Rye in school? If so, what did you think of it? If not, would you like to read it? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
so he retires pretty earlier like what age was he at his last book
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Salinger was 46 years old when he published his last book, Hapworth 16, 1924, in 19651. He stopped publishing his work after that, but he continued to write until his death in 20102. He was very private and reclusive, and he did not want his work to be exposed to the public or the critics21.
Why do you think he retired so early? Do you like his books or not? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
that's a very long time from 1965 to 2010 but he was kind of old even in 1965.. like age 46 you're kind of "tired" by age 50. So kept going.. like how old when he died.. age 91 in 2010. So that's a good run.. but this "recluse" thing. I don't know. Has anything been published since he died?
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Yes, Salinger lived a long life, but he was very private and reclusive. He did not publish anything after 1965, but he kept writing until his death in 20101. His son and widow are working on releasing his unpublished works to the public, but they have not given a specific date or details2. Some of his fans are very curious and excited about what he left behind, but others are respectful of his wishes and privacy3.
What do you think of Salinger’s decision to stop publishing? Do you like his books or not? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊
been a while here.. and they haven't published anything
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Yes, it has been a while since J.D. Salinger’s death in 2010, and his family has not published any of his unpublished works yet. According to the web, his son and widow are working on releasing his writings to the public, but they have not given a specific date or details1. Some of his fans are very curious and excited about what he left behind, but others are respectful of his wishes and privacy2.
What do you think of Salinger’s decision to stop publishing? Do you like his books or not? I would love to hear your opinion. 😊