Director Jacques Audiard, “who previously made A Prophet and Rust and Bone, said: ‘To receive a prize from the Coen brothers is something pretty exceptional. I’m very touched.'”
Tag: 05.24.15
The Historic Mosque-Cathedral In Córdoba Stands At The Center Of A Much Wider Dispute
“The Mosque-Cathedral is currently the focus of a fierce dispute pitting local activists against the Catholic Church and casting a shadow over Córdoba’s legacy of religious tolerance. It has even become a hot-button issue in local elections here amid accusations that the Mosque-Cathedral’s Islamic past is being airbrushed out of history.”
What This Professor Has Learned From Five Years Of Arts And Culture Blogging
“When I started, I had absolutely no idea that I was capable of writing so much or so often. Blogging has been a huge surprise for me: It has been a life-transforming experience and a door-opener.”
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AJBlog: Performance MonkeyPublished 2015-05-22
AJBlog: Plain EnglishPublished 2015-05-22
AJBlog: DancebeatPublished 2015-05-22
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John And Alicia Nash – Of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ Fame – Killed While Returning Home From Receiving Prize
“‘John’s remarkable achievements inspired generations of mathematicians, economists and scientists,’ the president of Princeton, Christopher L. Eisgruber, said on Sunday, ‘and the story of his life with Alicia moved millions of readers and moviegoers who marveled at their courage in the face of daunting challenges.'”
The Thames Garden Bridge Loses Its Allure
“It requires much trust to think that the proposed Thames garden bridge will be an asset for Britain.”
Using OpenTable To Book And Pay For Your Meals Out Means An End To Anonymity
“Restaurants have always doled out preferential treatment to the ‘best’ customers — but now, they’ll be able to brand them with a specific dollar sign the second they walk in the door.”
Five Myths About Copyright
“Anti-copyright crusaders love to shout about remix culture and how copyright aims to stop it. Real artists understand. Remix culture was not invented by the Internet.”