“Religious drama is one of the oldest forms of British theatre, with the incorporation of performance into worship recorded from the time when Christianity was only 500 or so years old.” Mark Lawson gives an overview of the 15 centuries since then, from medieval mystery plays through Murder in the Cathedral and Jesus Christ Superstar right up to The Testament of Mary.
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What’s Jon Stewart Going To Do With Himself Now?
“What I’m doing. Whether it’s standup, the show, books or films, I consider all this just different vehicles to continue a conversation about what it means to be a democratic nation, and to have it written into the constitution [sic] that all men are created equal – but to live with that for 100 years with slaves. How do those contradictions play themselves out? And how do we honestly assess our failings and move forward with integrity?”
Tina Fey Is The Anti-David Mamet
“Despite masculinity’s lingering and damaging presence, the women are the victors here.”
Univision Ends 53-Year Run Of Popular Program ‘Sabado Gigante’
“The Miami-based weekly variety show has long been an institution for Latino immigrants and their children. Over its run, the show has established itself as an important part of the network’s history and identity, as well as Spanish-language television in the U.S.”
10 Fun Facts About The Whitney Museum
“The Whitney likes to treat their artists right. If you have a piece in the collection, you’ll never pay a dime to access the museum for the rest of your life.”
Actor Who Played Gilbert In ‘Anne Of Green Gables’ Series Dies At 48
“Crombie became a heartthrob to multiple generations after he won the role of Gilbert Blythe, played opposite Megan Follows as Anne Shirley, in the 1985 award-winning CBC production of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s famous novel.”
Reviving Pakistan’s Legendary Classical Music Scene
“Pakistan’s second-largest city once had a booming film industry and a flourishing music scene. Classical musicians, with their tabla drums, violins and sitars, would perform on stage, in movies and in crowded markets. Then in 1977, Pakistan’s sixth president, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, clamped down on the film and music industry.”
The First Movies Shot In New York
“These documentary films, just a minute or two long, were called actualities; they had no plots, stories or characters. They were soon supplanted by story films, Mr. Sanders wrote, especially chase scenes with police officers and criminals.”
Reputed Mobster Discussed Gardner Theft With Undercover FBI Agent
“Prosecutor John Durham said that Gentile had discussed a sale of paintings stolen from the Gardner museum. He did not provide further detail on what came of the purported discussions. Gentile has not been charged in connection with the missing artwork.”
The Faces And Voices Of Harlem By Moonlight (A Movie)
“I felt that was a great way to introduce the conflict of the people. To humanize and validate themselves is part of the struggle, but the other struggle is just to obtain a few dollars. The story of their night could be making $5.”