The armature around the scenes—cameras and mikes and props, along with the people who operate and manage them—adds to the austere, theatrical atmosphere.
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Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Is next week going to be bedside scenes without his wife, who was fiercely devoted since the two met as producers at ABC News and by his side 24/7?
Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen.
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Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
My group watched two sets of soldiers march in, twirl their guns, click their heels, and then retreat out of sight.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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