The Art Of The Modern Movie Trailer
Check out the 1:21 mark of this trailer for The Artist, the silent film up for six Golden Globes tonight. …
Speedy Toy Cars Blur The Boundaries Of Sculpture
Chris Burden’s early career was all about the intersection of art and danger. The 1970s saw him lying crucified with …
‘In Our Prime’? What It Means To Be Middle-Aged
Not so long ago, being middle-aged was associated with being over the hill. But not anymore — nowadays, 60 is …
Second To Last
On-Air Challenge: Think of a word that can follow a given word to complete a familiar two-word phrase or name. …
Alan Bennett Defies Expectations With ‘Smut’
Alan Bennett, author of The History Boys and The Madness of King George, among countless other books, plays and memoirs, …
‘Beauty And The Beast’ Returns And Enchants, Even In Unneeded 3-D
Films released in 3-D tend to fall into three categories. One is where the 3-D is an enhancement — say, …
Is It Time For You To Go On An ‘Information Diet’?
We’re used to thinking of “obesity” in physical terms — unhealthful weight that clogs our arteries and strains our hearts. …
Wim Wenders On ‘Pina’: A Dance Documentary In 3-D
The film Pina is Germany’s official entry at the 84th Academy Awards — and a collaboration between two famous Germans …
Comedian David Cross Plays Not My Job
David Cross is one of those guys who show up and make everything they’re in a whole lot funnier: from …
Eddie George Trades Touchdowns For Togas
Jim Brown, Dennis Rodman and O.J. Simpson are all former professional athletes who’ve tried their hand at acting. Showbiz might …
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