“Certainly impersonation has long been part of the acting tradition, and the skill required in building a character from the outside in is equal to the skill that builds a character from the inside out. My question instead is why the outside-in version, particularly when it involves miming an extreme ailment or an actual person, has become the default for Oscar voters.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
What’s Up With The State Legislatures Threatening AP History?
“Among the Republican committee’s more specific concerns were that the framework ‘includes little or no discussion of the Founding Fathers, the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the religious influences on our nation’s history and many other critical topics that have always been part of the APUSH course'”
Who, And What, Won At The 2015 Oscars?
Hint: A lot, but not all, of the Oscars went to a film about a movie star trying to find meaning through theatre.
Indeed, Why *Did* A Certain Movie Win So Many Oscars?
“Above them all, at the Oscars at least, came ‘Birdman,’ which has very little to do with the real world, but everything to do with creative egos and hermetic artistic pursuits. This year, that seemed right and preferable to the Oscar voters. It was a movie that believed in actors, and forgave everyone’s flaws, and knew how to put on a show.”
A New Conducting Award Honors Julius Rudel, Former Music Director Of The New York City Opera
“The program, which is being financed through a bequest from the Rudel estate, will give some Mannes conducting students residencies with the Buffalo Philharmonic, which Mr. Rudel once led.”
The Power Of The #Ballet Hashtag
“Ballet is easily the most photogenic of the sports. An art form that toes the line between performance and feats of athleticism, it’s filled with pirouettes and arabesques that when frozen in a frame appear like paintings or perfectly sculpted statues.”
Second Stage Gets Extra Time To Find Money To Purchase Helen Hayes Theatre
“A roughly $21 million balance exists on the total purchase price of $24.75 million.”
Remember That Time The Terrible Movie Mentioned A ‘First Edition’ Of The Iliad?
Well, reports are in: AbeBooks is reporting that “The Iliad: First Edition” has been the top search term since the Jennifer Lopez vehicle “The Boy Next Door” opened.
Top Posts From AJBlogs For 02.22.15
The Academy Merely Reflects Hollywood’s Beyond Dismal Record On Women Directors
“If you’re going to risk millions of dollars, you’re going to put a man in charge of that.”