“No one knows nerves like dancers, no matter if they’re in high tops or pointe shoes. Though the rest of us may want to move like dancers and look like dancers, the performers themselves don’t always feel so enviable.”
Tag: 07.03.14
When Playwrights Take On Prison Culture, The Drama Is Different
“There is something pernicious about these prison shows offering the most diverse casts of any other entertainments but then having them portray characters that bolster alienating stereotypes.”
We Love To Blame Our Caveman Ancestors For Our Violence, But There’s A Problem With That Idea
“Too often, when it comes to gender behaviour, what sounds like hard science falls much closer to slapdash speculation.”
The NY Philharmonic’s Superstar Trumpeter Retires
Philip Smith. “For the past thirty-six years, Smith has presided over orchestral trumpet playing, with a resonant, clarion sound and a reputation for never missing a note.”
Scientists Discover Consciousness On/Off Switch In The Brain
“Scientists have been probing individual regions of the brain for over a century, exploring their function by zapping them with electricity and temporarily putting them out of action. Despite this, they have never been able to turn off consciousness – until now.”
New York City’s New Arts Education Plan
“New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced on Tuesday their plan to put $23 million toward hiring 120 new arts teachers and boosting arts resources in public schools across the city. The plan uses additional money from this year’s budget to guarantee the growth of arts programs in 2015.”
What We Can Learn From The Worst Movies Ever Made
“At the very least, the worst movies ever made offer some comfort: Even in absolute disaster, there’s something to be learned about why we make entertainment, and how it can go wrong. Occasionally, the failure even succeeds, albeit on a different rubric than the one it originally had in mind.”
Milestone: “Transformers” Movie Has Bigger Box Office In China Opening Week Than In North America
Michael Bay’s fourth Transformers installment racked up $134.5 million in its first five days in China, which is higher than the $121 million it had earned in North American theaters by July 1. – See more at:
Artist Rolf Harris Was Convicted For Indecent Assault. And Now His Art Is…
“Everything with a Rolf Harris signature or name, from large-scale oil paintings and music albums to manhole covers in a council car park, are now being cast in a new light.”
2014’s Biggest Selling Album? Could Be The Sountrack From “Frozen”
“The album is the biggest-selling film soundtrack since Mamma Mia!, and is on course to become the bestselling album of the year.”