“Violence against women has been rife on TV and the Edinburgh Fringe. But the way it’s portrayed demeans both sexes and ignores healthy relationships, argues Tiffany Jenkins – so stop watching.”
Tag: 08.28.13
Was This The First-Ever Movie Made For The Internet?
“A one-hour, pop art-inspired version of William Shakespeare’s Richard III by the Australian director Philippe Mora, has been hailed by Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) as the first movie ever created specifically for the Internet -uploaded and shared online in 1996.”
Too Much Violence On Stage?
“But what is actually difficult to say is this: why do we want to watch sexual violence on display? What we are silent about, in fact, is that some of us get along together perfectly well. But it is rare to find a happy relationship on show.”
San Francisco Galleries Increasingly Priced Out Of Downtown
“Although San Francisco’s galleries have congregated downtown in Union Square for more than 50 years, dealers are increasingly being priced out by technology firms.”
Egyptian Film Festival Yanks Turkish Entry Over Political Strains Between Countries
The Alexandria Film Festival removed Reis Çelik’s Night of Silence from the program not because of sensitive subject matter (forced child marriage) but because of Turkish prime minister Erdogan’s outspoken opposition to the military overthrow of Egypt’s Islamist government.
What Can Dancers Do After They Retire From The Stage? Anything!
“Actually, because of their physical discipline, dancers are generally much fitter and physically able than us mere mortals. … And dancers have a lot of transferable skills. They are fast learners, hard workers and always come prepared … great in any profession that requires discipline, perfectionism and collaboration.”
The Rad New Words Added To The Dictionary In The ’90s: Where Are They Now?
“Will twerk and phablet go the way of e-tailing and palmtop, or endure like geek and LOL?”
Can Classical Music Be Saved By Technology?
“Through the prism of literature, art and science. Students who didn’t have a sense of classical music can now compare Beethoven and Debussy. What is remarkable, aside from the technology, is that you get to hear the voice of the performer and the critic. It makes the big ideas audible.”
Artist Flees Russia As Police Seize Painting Of Putin In Lingerie
Police in St. Petersburg confiscated four satirical paintings – including one of Putin, wearing a slip, combing the hair of Prime Minister Medvedev, in bra and panties – from a small gallery called the Museum of Power. Artist Konstantin Altunin has reportedly fled to France, where he will seek asylum.
An Oral History Of The 1963 March On Washington
On the 50th anniversary of that turning point in American history, Smithsonian offers testimony from those who were there – from John Lewis and Eleanor Holmes Norton to civil rights workers Rachelle Horowitz and Barry Rosenberg to singer Harry Belafonte and the widow of march leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy.