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Michael Musto

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The Danger of Befriending Celebrities

by Michael Musto February 7, 2020December 16, 2022

Once upon a time, nightlife journalist Michael Musto didn’t set the strongest boundaries with the boldfaced names he covered.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Story

The Art of Acceptance Speech Giving

by Michael Musto September 20, 2019January 27, 2023

Michael Musto looks back at some of the best, worst, and weirdest instances of performers expressing gratitude as they received their shiny trophies.

Posted inArts & Culture, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction

The Joy of Watching (and Rewatching) Movies So Bad They’re Good

by Michael Musto May 7, 2019February 17, 2023

Michael Musto sings the praises of his favorite cinematic clunkers.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Story

The Problem With Nostalgia

by Michael Musto March 5, 2019October 19, 2022

Michael Musto argues that wearing rose-colored glasses always leads to an unfair distortion — looking back on the best of the past while comparing it to the worst of the present.

Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction

The Problem With Nostalgia

by Michael Musto March 5, 2019October 19, 2022

Michael Musto argues that wearing rose-colored glasses always leads to an unfair distortion — looking back on the best of the past while comparing it to the worst of the present.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Story

Every Day I Write the Book

by Michael Musto February 5, 2019October 19, 2022

At 63, Michael Musto reveals how he keeps managing to add new chapters to the consistently unfolding story of his career.

Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction

Every Day I Write the Book

by Michael Musto February 5, 2019October 19, 2022

At 63, Michael Musto reveals how he keeps managing to add new chapters to the consistently unfolding story of his career.

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