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Rich Goldstein is a producer for The Daily Beast.
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La Lunchonette’s Sad, Sold-Out Farewell
SincerelyAfter 30 years in business, Chelsea restaurant La Lunchonette is vanishing, as the neighborhood around it is paved under to remake Manhattan’s West Side.

Why Jon Stewart Must Host the Debates
NEW YORK TO WASHINGTONA New Jersey resident has created a petition calling on the late-night TV host to bring some Indecision 2016 magic to the presidential race.

Blood, Shakespeare and Hollywood Royalty
LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER<p>Acclaimed director Peter Bogdanovich produces daughter Antonia’s feature film debut, <i>Phantom Halo</i>. The pair talk about tragedy, Hollywood history, and their famous family.</p>

Life With New York’s Bloods
GANGS, GIRLS, AND GROWING UP<p>New York’s housing projects get their close-up in the alternate universe of <i>Five Star</i>, starring James “Primo” Grant, a real-life member of the infamous Bloods gang.</p>

The Plight of the Transgender Prostitute
REVOLUTIONARYInside the groundbreaking film ‘Tangerine,’ a stunning film shot on the iPhone 5s about sex work, drugs, and the plight of transgender women.

‘Kids’ at 20: A Wake-Up Call to America
CULT CLASSICThe cast and crew of kids—including director Larry Clark, writer Harmony Korine, and stars Leo Fitzpatrick, Chloë Sevigny, and Rosario Dawson—reflect on the seminal 1995 film.

America’s First Teen President
ROSS 2036Donald Trump and Vermin Supreme have nothing on Beth Ross, America’s first teen president elected via Twitter.

Pitch Perfect 2’s Viral Villain
GUTEN TAG!<p>The German viral video sensation behind “Jennifer is a Party Pooper” is Anna Kendrick and The Bellas’ a capella nemesis in <i>Pitch Perfect 2</i>.</p>

How Ellis Island Survived a Hurricane
PAPERS PLEASEThe People of America Center at Ellis Island finally opens to the public after storm-related delays, and tells the rich and vexed story of America’s immigrants.

Sarah Hyland’s Unwavering Courage
RISING STAR<p>The star of the hit ABC sitcom <i>Modern Family</i> discusses her latest film <i>See You in Valhalla</i>, which she also produced, and why there needs to be more nuanced roles for women.</p>
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