Explore >> Select a destination
|
You are here 
|
www.nytimes.com | ||
| | | | |
www.artsjournal.com
|
|
| | | | | "Wherever I found decency and humanity in the world, it reminded me of America." Kurt Weill wrote those words after returning from a visit to Germany in 1947. I read them aloud at least a dozen tim... | |
| | | | |
www.popmatters.com
|
|
| | | | | Jewish immigrants music-saturated synagogues and rich theater, flavored with humor and lament, were a magical formula for the birth of the American Songbook. | |
| | | | |
www.sgclark.com
|
|
| | | | | A legend amongst legends. His appeal crossed generations for over 70 years as he sang with everyone from Celine Dion to Amy Winehouse to Lady Gaga. Reading his obituary is like a time capsule of the past 97 years. I knew he served in World War II but had no idea that he was on the front line of troops to liberate the German concentration camps. And I had no idea the story behind how ... Read More | |
| | | | |
nitrateglow.wordpress.com
|
|
| | | It's been over a year since I did a post reviewing any classic film related reads. I just finished three excellent movie-themed books last month. Queer Enchantments: Gender, Sexuality, and Class in the Fairy-Tale Cinema of Jacques Demy by Anne E. Duggan French director Jacques Demy is one of my favorite filmmakers of all time.... | ||
