Tag: arts & entertainment
Cambodian TV show reunites families separated by Khmer Rouge
In 1975, the Khmer Rouge took control of Cambodia and began a four-year experiment in social reordering. To destroy traditional authority, the regime split families apart. Two million Cambodians perished, but some missing loved ones were never found. Now, a Cambodian reality show is reconnecting family members....
'Chicken with Plums' tell universal story of creativity, family life, heartbreak
Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian exile, created a graphic novel about life as a musician in Iran in the 1950s. Then she turned it into a movie, which debuted this past weekend....
Musician Janka Nabay brings Sierra Leonean sound to Brooklyn
After becoming a national phenomenon in his home country of Sierra Leone, Janke Nabay struggled for years to break through the American music scene. His eclectic interpretation of "bubu," traditional Sierra Leonean music with roots in 500-year-old mythology, eventually found a home in Brooklyn. Nabay's debut album came out Aug. 7. ...
Sparkle the only shiner among this weekend's new releases, critics say
Sparkle, ParaNorman, Expendables 2 and The Odd Life of Timothy Green will all debut in movie theaters this weekend. Of the four, movie critics Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman agree Sparkle is the one you want to watch....
Professor explains his creation of Dothraki language for HBO's Game of Thrones TV series
When HBO decided to turn George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones into a TV series, they realized they needed to turn the Dothraki language written about in the book into an actual, spoken language. They turned to a California professor, David J. Peterson, who specialized in making up languages....
In a boys' world, Jessica Abel writes comics for girls
The world of comic books and graphic novels has long been dominated by men, who more often than not portray women characters as busty babes in supporting roles. But artists like Jessica Abel hopes to change that by redefining the way women write and appear in comics....
London Olympics good example of sports' embrace of environmental stewardship
Environmental activists are celebrating as the sports world seems to be more comfortable with embracing environmental stewardship not only as a business necessity, but also as a way to engage fans. This Olympics, in particular, has been particularly environmentally friendly....
In this week's new releases, 'Bourne' a bust, 'Hope' a plus, 'Campaign' stupid, hilarious
If you're looking for a movie to see this weekend, put Hope Springs on your list, but steer clear of The Bourne Legacy. That's the consensus of our expert movie reviewers. Plus you might consider checking out The Campaign....
Yorkshire athletes boost British Olympic team to success
England's largest county, Yorkshire, is responsible for much of England's current success in the 2012 Olympic Games. Most of the nation's winning athletes have come from the county, which, so far, has won more gold medals than Japan, South Africa or Australia....
Woody Harrelson discusses career from 'Cheers' to 'Hunger Games'
Woody Harrelson burst onto the entertainment scene playing the role of Woody in Cheers. Since then, he's appeared on TV and in movies and he's recently taken on the role of playwright with an Off-Broadway show, Bullet for Adolf....
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