Tag: arts & entertainment
New play about Isaac Newton tells story of time he supposedly put a needle in his eye
Lucas Hnath's play about Isaac Newton takes a fresh approach to sorting fact from fiction. While telling the tale of the time Isaac Newton supposedly put a needle into the back of his eye, a narrator helps the audience separate sort out what's real by writing actual facts on a chalkboard....
Academy Award-nominee Life of Pi inspired by much older book by Brazilian author
Reporter Mary Jo McConahay felt like she'd heard the story from Life of Pi, long before she read the book. Turns out, the book was inspired by Brazilian book by a noted and respected author. McConahay traveled to the man's home town and short time after the author, Moacyr Scliar, died....
Long-lost Jimi Hendrix concert recording finds new life
The career of Jimi Hendrix was like a firecracker, bright, but short-lived. Some of his music hasn't been heard since he played it, particularly from some of his live performances. But a new recording is bringing new life to a February 1969 performance of his in the U.K....
Best picture winner Argo, nominees Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty draw criticism
Argo, which won the Academy Award for best picture, and two of its fellow nominees are under scrutiny by some critics who say the screenwriters embellished the stories for Hollywood entertainment....
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When the Oscars go on, you can be sure there will be acceptance speeches that go on too long, award winners who don't show up and presenters who seem to have no idea why they're even there. So, instead of turning the event into a drinking game, join us for a game of bingo....
Immigrant author discusses winding road from Caribbean to pages of The New Yorker
Jamaica Kincaid's story is the story of a thousand immigrants. Sure, the details are almost certainly unique to her — becoming a successful author almost instantly isn't exactly common, but her she turned difficult circumstances into a new life in America, with her own distinct style....
When Kickstarter campaigns succeeds, but promises aren't kept, there's little recourse
Millions of dollars have been generated for creative projects through Kickstarter. But not all projects that meet their fundraising goals are successfully brought to completion. And that can sometimes lead to headaches, hurt feelings, or worse....
Utah band blends American folk music with Chinese instruments
When four Mormons went on their mission trips to China, they unlocked a passion for Chinese music. They learned new instruments that have allowed them to present a completely different type of music from anything heard in the United States....
Hungarian surf rock band breaks new ground in nation's music scene
Hungary's not a country you associate with coast lines. And for good reason. It's land-locked. But a new surf rock band is bringing a new type of sound to the country's culture -- and it's decidedly less dreary than usual....
Warm Bodies, Bullet to the Head out in theaters this weekend
Fans of action or zombie movies will have new releases to choose from at this weekend's movie theater box office. But before you make the trip, the Movie Date podcast cohosts give their thoughts on two of the three new releases. ...
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