“John Malkovich has worked consistently since the mid-1970s, having directed and starred in over 70 movies and produced a clutch of others, including the indie successes, Juno and Ghost World. Demand for Malkovich from Hollywood studios continues unabated. But these days, Malkovich appears to be producing most of his cutting-edge work on stage, which is where he began his career in 1976.”
Tag: 01.08.11
The N-Word, Artists, And Integrity
“There are already scores of editions in print in which the N-word appears. And every year, it seems that some school district somewhere refuses to read Huckleberry Finn because of it. Dr. Allen Gribben, the Auburn University Twain scholar who has edited this new version, says he just doesn’t want one word to keep students from reading a great book.”
Anger At Resignation Of Top NPR News Exec
People at NPR and in public radio reacted with shock and anger Friday over the resignation of NPR’s top editor for her role in firing commentator Juan Williams, with one official telling colleagues that NPR’s response amounted to “capitulation” to conservative critics.
Famed Acoustician Cyril M. Harris, 93
“An acoustical engineer responsible for the sound in many of the most prominent concert halls, theaters and auditoriums in the United States, including the Metropolitan Opera and Avery Fisher Hall in New York, died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan.”
What NPR Needs – Diversity
“The formal review NPR completed this week and a list of proposed reforms, including a new ethics code, goes part of the way toward preserving the radio network’s place as a trusted news source. But a reach for greater diversity in its ranks, including ideologically, would put NPR on more solid ground going forward.”