“It’s this prose style that has made Orwell the Supreme Mediocrity – and like all long-lasting leaders, he has an ideology to justify his rule.”
Tag: 08.31.14
The San Diego Opera Downsizes, But, More Importantly, Survives
“The rise-from-the-dead drama that has unfolded here is being applauded as a hopeful sign in what has otherwise been a decidedly dispiriting stretch for opera, what with the closing of New York City Opera and the bitter labor battle that was recently resolved at the Metropolitan Opera.”
Arab Film Fests Get Bigger, And Highlight Local Talent
“The fall festival slot, which includes the Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo and the Marrakech film festivals, offers significant opportunities for Arab filmmakers to stump for financing and make crucial connections within the industry, as well as a portal in which to take their work beyond the region.”
Top AJBlog Posts For 08.3.14
Zaha Hadid and the Conscience of Architects
AJBlog: CultureGrrl | Published 2014-08-28
How should we rank the cultural/creative scenes of cities?
Labor Day #1: Struttin’
AJBlog: For What it’s Worth | Published 2014-08-28
Labor Day #1: Struttin’
AJBlog: RiffTides | Published 2014-08-31
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Hollywood’s ‘Brutal Summer’ Ends With Box Office Down 15 Percent
Sorry, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” you tried SO HARD but couldn’t quite save this season for the money people.
Salzburg’s Director Leaves A Lackluster Festival Behind As He Heads To La Scala
Alexander Periera “was reflective about his struggles with the budget in Salzburg, where he arrived after more than 20 years at the Zurich Opera House to discover that the locked subsidies had created a large financial hole. ‘I was so charmed by being asked back into my home country that I didn’t do due diligence,’ he said. ‘And that was a big mistake.'”
Sure Sure, Film Tax Credits *Feel* Good, But Are They Worth The Investment?
“The generous subsidies given to Hollywood productions have to be paid for by either cuts in government services or higher taxes on other groups and individuals. ‘They don’t pay for themselves.'”