About this episode

Evan Ross Katz chats with Zachary Quinto about art, criticism, and personal interests.

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh.  Host: Evan Ross Katz Producer: Sophia Asmuth  Show links:  Evan Ross Katz on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan  CHAPTERS (00:00) – Intro  (3:00) – Favorite music (6:30) – The state of art, theater, and Broadway (13:00) – Criticism in art (21:00) – A celebrity’s voice in politics and culture (35:00) – Brilliant Minds (41:00) – Zachary’s inspiration  See  acast.com/privacy  for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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