The Producers’ Guild of America has given its award for best film of the year to the Coen brothers’ adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s No Country for Old Men. “The movie, which stars Javier Bardem as a hitman pursuing Josh Brolin, is nominated for eight Academy Awards. It has also won the top prizes from the actors’ and directors’ guilds.”
Tag: 02.03.08
Is Boston Letting The Arts Wither On The Vine?
“Boston is experiencing a creative brain drain – a slow exodus of talent that is depriving our cultural scene of many potential bright lights… While Boston does a good job of supporting its flagship institutions, like the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of Fine Arts, it does a lackluster job of supporting smaller arts organizations.”
Bringing A Touch Of Hip-Hop To Classical
“It has become nearly impossible to miss Daniel Bernard Roumain’s name in the world of contemporary performing arts… Roumain is a classically trained musician who boldly blends the style and sound of hip-hop and J.S. Bach. In the process, this composer and violinist, who sports dreadlocks to his waist, has become a powerhouse — a 36-year-old with top-level management, his own production company and a touring ensemble.”
Haven’t We Seen You Here Before?
The Baltimore Symphony plays Carnegie Hall this week, with its high-profile music director Marin Alsop on the podium. So what, right? Alsop’s probably played Carnegie plenty of times with other orchestras… what? She hasn’t? Ever?