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The Mystery of Picasso ~ Art Cinema
... ary Picasso, H. G. Clouzot's Le Mystère Picasso was an unmitigated commercial disaster - all the more tragic when one considers the groundbreaking nature of its content. Like Emmer before him, Clouzot offers rare and precious glimpses of Pablo Picasso at work. The film watches Picasso draw or paint 15 different works, often via tightly-compressed, time-lapse cinematography. All of the featured masterpieces were intentionally destroyed following production, meaning that they exist only in the ci ...
/news/277-the-mystery-of-picasso-art-cinemaKris Kristofferson
... ze Kris’s innate talent and by 1967 Kris Kristofferson was already signed to a record label. From there, the country star’s fame skyrocketed following the success of major hits such as “For the Good Times”, “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”, and “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, which earned him a Grammy for country song of the year. In 1985, Kris teamed up with country legends Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash to produce two wildly successful albums, including th ...
/news/280-kris-kristoffersonMaximus Mars
... This anti-bullying show empowers youth to combat school yard and cyber bullying. In this steam-punk themed production, Maximus Mars has crash landed on a strange planet inhabited by bullies who try to destroy his ship, and send bullying messages to his communication device. Maximus engages the audience to come up with tools which help him resolve conflicts, and return safely to earth. With its colorful set and costumes, a vibrant cast, and themes of individuality and compassion, Maximus Mars is ...
/news/292-maximus-marsNestor Torres
... ng a Cuban dance style called “Charanga”. Nestor’s hard work paid off and the aspiring flautist began playing with local Cuban and Latin dance bands which included the likes of Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, and Celia Cruz. Nowadays, Nestor Torres tours all around the world, performing with a wide variety of artists, including Ricky Martin, Tito Puente Jr., and Gloria Estefan. When he’s not on tour, Nestor is in the recording studio, producing original songs or bringing a fresh spin ...
/news/295-nestor-torresGrayson Hugh
... merged sober, stronger and more prolific than ever. In the words of one writer: "With An American Record, the payoff is just beginning. Grayson Hugh has been there and is back again. His story - our story - has to be heard." (Robert Doerschuk, CMA World.com (May 10, 2010). • • • • Hugh first met singer Polly Messer in 1980, when she was singing with the swing band Eight To The Bar. Grayson's good friend Ron Scalise had produced both of their first records ("Grayson Hug ...
/news/301-grayson-hughBecoming Traviata ~ Art Cinema
... Documentary French, Italian / 112 MINS. / NR The reinvention of Verdi’s masterpiece, La Traviata, as sung by world-famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay, is the subject of Philippe Béziat’s thrilling new movie. A modern, minimalist, post-punk approach strips away the opulence and grandiosity associated with operatic productions. Concentrating on director Jean-François Sivadier’s working relationship with Dessay, the film reveals how two great creative minds build the story ...
/news/319-becoming-traviata-art-cinemaGrayson Hugh
... merged sober, stronger and more prolific than ever. In the words of one writer: "With An American Record, the payoff is just beginning. Grayson Hugh has been there and is back again. His story - our story - has to be heard." (Robert Doerschuk, CMA World.com (May 10, 2010). • • • • Hugh first met singer Polly Messer in 1980, when she was singing with the swing band Eight To The Bar. Grayson's good friend Ron Scalise had produced both of their first records ("Grayson Hug ...
/news/322-grayson-hughKris Kristofferson
... ze Kris’s innate talent and by 1967 Kris Kristofferson was already signed to a record label. From there, the country star’s fame skyrocketed following the success of major hits such as “For the Good Times”, “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”, and “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, which earned him a Grammy for country song of the year. In 1985, Kris teamed up with country legends Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash to produce two wildly successful albums, including th ...
/news/325-kris-kristoffersonGrayson Hugh
... merged sober, stronger and more prolific than ever. In the words of one writer: "With An American Record, the payoff is just beginning. Grayson Hugh has been there and is back again. His story - our story - has to be heard." (Robert Doerschuk, CMA World.com (May 10, 2010). • • • • Hugh first met singer Polly Messer in 1980, when she was singing with the swing band Eight To The Bar. Grayson's good friend Ron Scalise had produced both of their first records ("Grayson Hug ...
/news/328-grayson-hughMusical tackles difficult subjects
... orus Line” and “Rent” brought up issues of homosexuality and drug use; the latter also tackled the difficult subject of HIV and AIDS. “Next to Normal,” a rock musical by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt, brings light on another once-taboo subject, mental illness and its effect on a suburban family. The musical, which opened on Broadway in 2009, won three Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Now, Jake Sanders’ Curtain Call Productions is bringing “Next to Normal” to th ...
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