“William Bennett, was standing on stage before the orchestra and performing when he passed out. … Mr. Bennett, 56, suffered a brain hemorrhage and was in the hospital in ‘guarded condition’ on Sunday.”
Tag: 02.24.13
Bored By The Oscars Telecast? Watch These Movies Instead
Yes: 33 Oscar-nominated films, all online, all free. (And possibly watching all 33 will still take less time than the Oscars took.)
Talking To Ai Weiwei About His Life And That New Documentary
“I wouldn’t say it’s a form of performance art. It is expression, but not one designed for a show. It’s dangerous, it’s very frustrating, and it’s real life. It’s a way to survive.”
What Happens When The Worst Years Of Your Life Become An Oscar-Nominated Documentary?
“What the world sees as talking about history can feel very much to an individual who was part of it–that is, to me–like dwelling. And as a journalist I have preferred to tell other people’s stories rather than my own.”
Why Isn’t Dearborn, Michigan, Home To A Vibrant Repertory Theatre Company?
“There is a stable of acting talent in the area and many got their training at Wayne State’s Hilberry Theater. Set builders and designers abound — as the Dearborn Players Guild’s ingenious sets attest — and a cadre of quality musicians already perform as part of the Dearborn Symphony.”