Movies
For Would-Be Dahl Movie Adapters, A Critical Test
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Elizabeth Blair archive
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Arts & Life
'Ten Years Later,' The Matthew Shepard Story Retold
October 12, 2009 The 1999 play The Laramie Project explores the true story surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyo., in 1998. The case, which became a landmark symbol for hate crimes, still elicits varied reactions — which is why on Oct. 12, hundreds of other theaters around the world will perform The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, an Epilogue.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Television
Neil Patrick Harris Steps Into The Spotlight
September 18, 2009 In case hosting the 61st Emmy Awards on Sunday weren't enough, Neil Patrick Harris is nominated for one, too. On stage, on sitcoms and on the big screen, the versatile actor has left his Doogie Howser days behind him and is shining in this act of his career.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Television
NBC Gambles Big With Jay Leno In Prime Time
September 14, 2009 In the TV industry, Jay Leno's move to from late night to prime time is the most talked about event of the year. But the question remains: Will moving the former Tonight Show host into an earlier time slot transform the landscape of network TV?
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Technology
Video Highlights Danger Of Texting While Driving
September 1, 2009 Despite the dangers of texting while driving, people still do it all over the world. A graphic new video public service announcement made in Wales and showcased on YouTube shows just how lethal it can be. The video will be shown in schools throughout the U.K. this fall.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Music Interviews & Profiles
A Free Musical Haven For Inner-City Talents
August 5, 2009 A recession is no time to launch a new summer music camp. John Littlejohn, a classically trained musician in his early 30s, jumped through many hoops to make his summer camp a reality. Dubbed Thrive City String Academy, the camp took place on the campus of Towson University in Maryland, and the campers were all handpicked by public-school music teachers.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Performing Arts
Second City Takes On Obama In New Show
July 22, 2009 When Barack Obama was elected president, some comedians complained. But Obama does not intimidate Second City, the Chicago-based comedy troupe, which is performing a show called Barack Stars in the nation's capitol this month.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
How Artists Make Money
For Poets, A Labor Of Love (Not Money)
July 7, 2009 It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that there is almost no money to be made in poetry. Some poets work as teachers, others in the corporate world. And even a Pulitzer Prize-winning former U.S. poet laureate needs a day job.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Arts & Life
'Tonight Show' Straight Man Ed McMahon Dies At 86
June 23, 2009 Perhaps best known as Johnny Carson's straight man, whose bellowing "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" opened NBC's Tonight Show, Ed McMahon had dreamed of being a radio announcer ever since he was a child.
