Denis Ferrara, Author at New York Social Diary

Forgetting Our Troubles, for a Little While

Guest Diary• February 1, 2024.

A memory from November 2016 of Chita opening at Carnegie, a never-forget evening recalled by Denis and Liz... READ MORE

Pushing Punk

Guest Diary• September 14, 2021.

Denis is back, at least for a review of the re-issued “Please Kill Me” with a cast happily reminding you of what you never thought you’d forget ... READ MORE

My Stonewall Tale. It’s Not Very Serious. But Neither Was I, 50+ Years Ago!

Guest Diary• June 28, 2021.

Denis Ferrara writes about the anniversary of Stonewall fifty years on. A piece of history that is good for everyone as well as Denis’ unique abilit... READ MORE

CHER at 75 (and counting!)

Guest Diary• May 27, 2021.

Denis Ferrara is back in a flash to share his insights (in her words) on the MOST enduring, the MOST satisfying, and the one who REALLY gives you your... READ MORE

A Love Letter to Liza on her 75th year!

Guest Diary• March 12, 2021.

Denis Ferrara is back on this special occasion marking Liza Minnelli’s 75th on this day, March 12th, and shares a classic interview with Liza, where... READ MORE

Thank you, Lady Day

Guest Diary• January 1, 2021.

Why Denis Ferrara is Glad to Be Unhappy with "Lady In Satin"... READ MORE

The Last Word on Liz

Guest Diary• November 13, 2020.

Denis Ferrara is back to mark the third year anniversary of the passing of Liz Smith, his boss and friend (and friend to many)... READ MORE

MISS Love

Guest Diary• April 20, 2020.

Denis Ferrara is back to pay tribute to his great friend Iris Love, who left us last week... READ MORE

Memories of Diahann Carroll … An Evening With “Frankie” and the Divine Indifference of Isabelle Huppert.

Guest Diary• October 18, 2019.

Denis Ferrara never expected much, never rejected much, wants his dinner, some conversation, and loads of lovely love... READ MORE

I Kept Calm and Carried On With “Downton Abbey” … “Judy” the movie … also — Dennis Quaid, Dean Winters, and Ice -T.

Guest Diary• October 4, 2019.

Denis Ferrara attempts to escape from anxiety; "Downton Abbey," Judy,” Dennis Quaid, Dean Winters, and Ice -T are just what the doctor ordered... READ MORE

Waiting For Renee, Thinking About Judy

Guest Diary• September 27, 2019.

Denis Ferrara, anticipating the opening today of the film “Judy” starring Renee Zellwegger, goes into the whole Judy legend and it’s compelling ... READ MORE

“Hustlers” — The Latest “Empowerment” of Women? Really?! Also — Ken Burns’ “Country Music”…”The Deuce”…”Succession” and Carol Lynley

Guest Diary• September 20, 2019.

“SHE’LL carelessly cut you and laugh while you’re bleeding,” sang Billy Joel on “She’s Always a Woman.” This lyric, if not the basic... READ MORE

Once Upon a Time…I changed my mind! (And I might again.) Oscar time for Shia LaBeouf! Also — Joan Collins…Shawn Mendes…Ellen Barkin…Viola Davis…Renee Zellweger, great TV — and kittens!!

Guest Diary• September 6, 2019.

“YOU have the right to change your mind.” — Oprah Winfrey. I really don’t need Oprah to tell me I can change my mind, in fact I’d rather ... READ MORE

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