Tag: Pulitzer Prize

MediaNov 1, 2026

Ann Hornaday, Longtime Washington Post Film Critic, Dies at 66

Ann Hornaday, an influential voice in cinematic journalism and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, passed away at the age of sixty-six following a battle with brain cancer. Over a career spanning more than two decades at a major national publication, she established herself as a perceptive and welcoming guide for moviegoers everywhere. Beyond her daily reviews and deep-dive cinematic profiles, she contributed significantly to film education through authored works designed to help audiences appreciate motion pictures on a deeper level. Her passing marks the loss of a distinctive and cherished perspective in arts commentary.

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OtherOct 18, 2026

Writer Yiyun Li Turns to Music in New Novel After Losing Both Sons

Renowned author Yiyun Li, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her memoir about the tragic suicides of her two sons, has released a new novel titled 'Music Against the Night'. The book explores the lives of two musical prodigies from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Facing an unimaginable loss, Li explains that conventional words often fall short when describing profound sorrow. By turning to the subject of music, which exists outside of traditional language, she explores complex human experiences and her own ongoing journey through the abyss of grief.

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