“Kirill S. Serebrennikov … [is] accused of embezzling 133 million rubles, or about $2.3 million, in government funds allocated to a festival he ran. For many in Russia and abroad, however, the case against Mr. Serebrennikov seems like a piece of politically motivated theater: punishment for a provocative artist who has been an outspoken critic of President Vladimir V. Putin. … The Gogol Center, the avant-garde theater he has led since 2012, [is now making a high-profile visit to the German capital].”
Tag: 03.27.18
Stéphane Audran, Star Of French Cinema’s Golden Age, Dead At 85
“The coolly elegant and craftily enigmatic French actress … drew acclaim for performances in the Oscar-winning films Babette’s Feast and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie as well as many dramas by her husband, director Claude Chabrol.”
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Small Study: Music Lessons Boost Children’s Cognitive Skills
Researchers followed 147 Dutch schoolchildren—half of whom took supplemental music-education classes, along with their regular curriculum—for two-plus years, beginning at age six. “Children who received music lessons showed improved language-based reasoning, and the ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. This suggests that the cognitive skills developed during music lessons can influence children’s cognitive abilities in completely unrelated subjects, leading to overall improved academic performance.”
TV Networks Discuss Reducing Number Of Commercials To Compete With Netflix
Airing fewer commercials could mean less revenue for the networks — unless they can convince advertisers that it’s worth it to pay more to have their spots running in a less cluttered program. The topic is being debated ahead of the upfront market, where most of the advance ad time for the 2018-19 TV season is sold.