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Frida, Before And Beyond Diego
“Just three blocks from Casa Azul, the new museum centers on the artist’s family and her origins. It’s intended to be a prequel of...
Quick-Read Kissing Books In Nice Covers Is The New Name Of The Romance Game
831 Books truly, deeply understands its audience (you know, the audience whose dollars fund all other publishing?). “You love holding a book that almost...
No, Progressive Casting In Films Doesn’t Lose Money
And in some cases? It’s a great idea for box office receipts, or so a new study show. - The Guardian (UK)
Sure, It’s A Masterpiece, But Did Brueghel Actually Approve Of His Painting?
The thing is, “we know dismayingly little about Bruegel, given his greatness.” - Washington Post (MSN)
Ronald Perelman Sued For Money After His Paintings Survived A House Fire, Apparently Unscathed
The judge was not sympathetic; nor was he super friendly to the insurance company. But how are the Twomblys? - The New York Times
The Vancouver Symphony Is Now On Strike
“The union says more than 97 per cent of its members voted in July in favour of job action after its last offer to...
Disney Investors Are Now Calling To Investigate The Kimmel Decision
That is, the one to take the popular host off the air. - The Guardian (UK)
The Film Industry Is Acknowledging That Older People Exist
Which, given the size of the Boomer generation, is great. But there are still some issues - mostly issues of stereotyping and sentimentality. Consider...
What Happens To Artists’ Studios After They Die?
If their heirs or estate is lucky, there’s enough money to simply keep the studio as is. “In Europe these spaces are often accessible...
A Rough Weekend For The US Box Office
Well, at least a Taylor Swift movie is coming along in a few weeks. - Seattle Times (AP)
Jimmy Kimmel Embraced The Real, Weird, Gritty Hollywood
“Ever since he began filming at the El Capitan Entertainment Centre in 2003, Kimmel has been one of the famed neighborhood’s biggest ambassadors. He...
Remembering Portland’s Classical Music Critic, David Stabler, Who Has Died At 72
Stabler, an energetic, generous, elegant writer, was part of a particularly strong era at The Oregonian, when art, architecture, music, book, theatre, and many...
Sarah McLachlan Cancels Lilith Fair Documentary Premiere Performance Over Disney’s Little Free Speech Issue
McLachlan, introducing the ABC News Studios-distributed movie: "I’ve grappled with being here tonight and around what to say about the present situation that we...
The Personal Piñata Makers Of Minneapolis
It’s a big business - and it changes with the trends of the moment. "Some local vendors are selling Labubu-shaped piñatas, cashing in on the...
London’s Wembley Stadium Just Hosted A Big Music Benefit For Gaza
That was a first in Britain, an arena concert supporting Palestine. "During the four-hour show, the biggest ovation from the crowd … went to Francesca...
How Can LA’s Repertory Cinemas Survive Streaming?
Personal attention, and projectionists. “The viewing experience at these revival theaters always starts with a crew member reminding the audience to stay away from...
What Comedians In The US May Have To Do Next
Kiss the ring. Be a “Kremlin star.” Or face life without a broadcast deal (which, let’s face it, is the common fate of most...
It’s Literary Awards Season, And Oh God, So Awful
“It can be a very difficult thing to spend years and years working on a project only to be faced with a barrage of...
The Harpsichordist And Conductor Who Has Revived The French Baroque
William Christie, who is turning 80 this year, “is venerated in France, where he played a key role in the revival of French baroque...
In Korea, You Can Be Fined For ‘Defaming’ Fictional K-Pop Band Members
“The defendant claimed that the comments were aimed at the fictional characters and not the real people behind them. But the court rejected the...
Are Horses Or Kisses Harder To Animate?
“Objectively speaking, horses, especially animating horses, 'is a nightmare’ for artists. ‘Famously horrible,’ even.” On the other hand, people really object to a badly...
Leni Riefenstahl Died In 2003, But The Fuhrer’s Favorite Film Director Still Hasn’t Stopped...
“When we see Riefenstahl in the presence of Hitler, she is radiant. She willingly acknowledges the power of his charisma. … Appearance is everything...
Robert Redford Understood That Winning Corrupts Everyone
“This is significant in naming Redford’s staying power, in why he’ll have such an intelligent and meaningful legacy—all of these characters are a little too deft...
When Did Memoir Become TED Talk-able? Yikes
No surprise: "Social media ... rewards the specific combination of disclosure and straightforward takeaways, which can be summarized in an Instagram graphic and shared...
Sally Rooney Couldn’t Collect Sky Arts Award In The UK Thanks To New Law...
Her statement, in part: "I wish that I could be with you this evening to accept the honour in person, but because of my...
