“La La Land”: Old-Fashioned Romance
Kris Tapley has whetted my appetite to see this picture: ‘La La Land†— which stars … Read more »
Archive for August, 2016
Branagh Slips Into Olivier’s Shoes
It’s one of the most iconic roles in post-war theatre: Archie Rice, the clapped-out music-hall act … Read more »
Mel Brooks Remembers Gene Wilder
In his remembrance with Jimmy Fallon, Mel manages to sneak in a comment about Brecht. When … Read more »
Shakespeare’s Portrait Getting Cleaned?
The National Portrait Gallery in London is considering cleaning one of its most famous pictures, the … Read more »
D.C.’s New Museum: Slavery To Prince
From slave shackles to Prince’s tambourine: when the Smithsonian’s African American museum opens next month, it … Read more »
Rocky Mountain Oysters
Don’t let the the word “oyster†in “Rocky Mountain oyster†fool you into thinking it’s a … Read more »
