“It’s a great shame for the people whose jobs may be at stake. It’s also a shame for the rest of us. A download’s all very well, but it’s not magic. Record shops were magic.”
Month: January 2013
Are Golden Globes Worth More Than Oscars At The Box Office?
“As it turns out, Golden Globe awards result in a bigger box-office boost than Academy Award wins – $14.2 million per film, on average, versus $3 million, according to my statistical analysis.”
Is Satellite Radio The New Star-maker?
“As SiriusXM approaches 24 million subscribers, this once-minor player in promoting songs has become a proving ground for new bands, a steppingstone between the Internet and breaking into the rotation at big FM radio stations.”
The Judging Culture – What’s It Take? (And What’s It Worth?)
There’s a popular colloquialism that asks, “What gives you the right to judge?” But we’re all judges, in our own way; the only question is whether those verdicts are delivered in a public forum or the privacy of our homes.
As TV Shows Have Become More Violent, Questions About Why…
“You look at the top scripted shows on cable, and they are all pretty heavy duty. These are not some small cultural little things that people like. The top drama on television now is a show where people get their heads blown off at point-blank range.”
Where Have All The African American Audiences Gone For Concert Dance?
“Many professional dance companies in major U.S. cities dream of having more African American audiences for their work. Reality sets in as artistic and administrative staff look out over the crowd and wonder where all the African Americans audiences have gone.”
Mexican City Fights Back Against Looting Of Historic Churches
“A small, picturesque city 80 miles southeast of Mexico City, Cholula is said to have a church for every day of the year. There are, in reality, about 80 in all, many dating to the 17th century and filled with paintings and sculptures from that time. It is enough to draw hordes of worshipers – and thieves.”
Japanese Filmmaker Nagisa Oshima Dead At 80
“[He] challenged and subverted the pieties of Japanese society and the conventions of Japanese cinema and … gained international notoriety in 1976 for the sexually explicit In the Realm of the Senses.”
Philadelphia’s Prince Music Theater Gets New Start As Performing Arts Center
“Now, after a more recent series of legal plots and subplots, the Prince has emerged from bankruptcy with new leadership – and a mission that may or may not continue its role in developing new work. The Prince, which resides in a former movie house on Chestnut Street, exited Chapter 11 on Oct. 15 with something it did not have before: owners.”
Why Starting A Musical Instrument Young Makes A Difference: Neurology
“New evidence comes from brain scans of 36 highly skilled musicians, split equally between those who started lessons before and after the age of 7, but who had done a similar amount of training and practice.” It’s all about coordination.