“Despite the fact that it is not James Franco personally who makes being an artist difficult in today’s economy, it will forever be frustrating to see the space in august publications being taken up by reviews of his work that are well aware of the celebrity futility of reviews of his work.”
Author: ArtsJournal2
Can The Arts Help Revive This Chicago Neighborhood?
“I don’t think many people see arts and cultural as economic engines, but they are. As the ward has become more vibrant, that has not only energized the residents but attracted new businesses, homeowners.”
Yes, Amazon Has Introduced Another ‘Netflix For Books.’ Is It Worth It?
“Just remember that if you’re not one of those folks reading at least 13 books a year, then a $10 per month book service is probably not a top priority.”
Well, That’s One Fewer Competitor For Netflix And Amazon
As Microsoft lays off 18,000 people, one of the departments slashed is the Xbox Entertainment Studio, launched in 2012 and with nearly 20 series in some phase of development.
When Hercule Poirot Retires (Or At Least When Actor David Suchet Finishes Playing Him)
” ‘It’s a pleasure to talk about him, but there will come a time very soon where I say, “I’ve done that, I am closing the door and moving on,” ‘ explained Mr. Suchet, 68, clad in a very un-Poirot-like blue dress shirt and jeans.”
A Childhood Spent During The Philosophy Of Nudity
“Nudity proponents of every stripe harbored the romantic notion that humans are naked in their natural state and feel no shame about it. This belief provided the underlying justification for every gospel of nakedness — but we now know that it is mistaken.”
What If Washington, D.C.’s Sculptures Dealt With The Ugly Parts Of Our History?
“Perhaps in addition to building landmarks to the best parts of our past, the physical infrastructure of America’s capital should note the worst of it. If D.C. statues and monuments didn’t just exalt, but also criticized, would we face reality more squarely?”
One Of Young Adult Lit’s Most Famous Authors Would ‘Hate To Be A Teen Today’
“Girls about 15 or so are screaming, ‘Oh my God, oh my God,’ and circle around and of course there’s the blimming selfie craze now, so you have to stand there peering into mobile phones.”
The Dance World Has To Do More To Keep Merce Cunningham’s Work Alive
“It’s always a pleasure to see Cunningham choreography these days. No choreography is a keener tonic to the dancegoer’s palate, and what once felt difficult now looks both absorbing and natural.”
Should Playwrights Be Worried About Piracy If They Digitize Their New Plays?
“Since theater is a live art form, to me there’s nothing about digitization that intrinsically makes piracy easier. Unlike the music and film industries, where digitization (and the attendant problem of piracy) has had a vast and industry shaking effect, I don’t anticipate the same thing for theater. As a friend once said, the worst piracy tool of the century is the photocopier.”