Telling “Tales”
“Unlike anything I’d seen before!” —Martin Scorsese, (1942– ) I remember my high school French classes very well. For French III and IV the teacher was Mr. McMullin, a short, […]
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The Muppets: Not Just for the Kids
“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.” ― Jim Henson (1936-1990) How very true this quote is. Mr. Henson’s creation, the Muppets, brings out the […]
A Valentine to Rome and Fellini
“I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.” —Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) “La Grande Bellezza” (“The Great Beauty”) is second to none. Its recent Oscar […]
A Grande Dame of a Movie
“I studied at the Budapest Academy of Theatrical Arts for four years and emerged with a degree.” —Bela Lugosi (1882-1956) “The Grand Budapest Hotel” opens its doors for business today. […]
An Oscar-Winning Performance
“Welcome to the Dallas Buyers Club!” —Matthew McConaughey (1969- ) as Ron Woodroof In his Academy Award-winning role, Mr. McConaughey inhabits the role of Ron Woodroof, a real-life Texas rodeo […]
Visit “Visitors”
“Motivation will make up for a lot of failings.” —Philip Glass (1937 -) “Visitors” reunites director Godfrey Reggio and composer Philip Glass. It has been 30 years since these two […]
A Must-See Documentary
If you are interested in the art of the 17th-century Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675); if you are interested in science; if you are interested in a humorous presentation of […]
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