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In Defense of the Traditional Review | The New Yorker

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Currently, only residents from certain countries and US states can opt out of certain Tracking Technologies through our Consent Management Platform. Additional options regarding these technologies may be available on your device, browser, or through industry options like AdChoices. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music, and classical music—to other roles, the reaction in the media and arts worlds was one of dismay. Even more disturbing than the personnel moves, though, was the reasoning given by the paper’s culture editor, Sia Michel, in her memo about the decision, which couched the move in terms of an ongoing effort to “expand” the Times’ cultural coverage “beyond the traditional review.” There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution.

Save this story Save this story Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music, and classical music—to other roles, the reaction in the media and arts worlds was one of dismay. Even more disturbing than the personnel moves, though, was the reasoning given by the paper’s culture editor, Sia Michel, in her memo about the decision , which couched the move in terms of an ongoing effort to “expand” the Times ’ cultural coverage “beyond the traditional review.” There are many worthwhile ways to write about the ar

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