March 2010

This week I would like to feature a long time favorite actor of mine, German actor Daniel Bruhl.  Born in Barcelona to Spanish and German parents, Bruhl has been acting for 15 years; he’s been nominated for  and received over 12 film acting awards. You may have seen him in the German films “Goodbye Lenin!”, [...]

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All screenings in Tishman Auditorium The New School, 66 West 12th Street 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. April 6 ANNIE HALL Dir. Woody Allen, 1977 Introduced by JUDITH THURMAN Reception precedes screeningWoody Allen’s classic tale of New York City romantic neuroticism stars Diane Keaton in the era-defining title role. Introduced by Judith Thurman, [...]

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It’s no secret that I’m a huge Gaga fan.  But fan or no, I’m not actually writing this post as a person who loves the Lady.  This is a response to the bashing Lady Gaga’s Telephone video has been getting in the media.  Bashing which is so unwarranted that it’s caused me to go on [...]

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Sarah Myers Leads Us Through The Realm

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 26, 2010 Interviews

SARAH MYERS’s new play, The Realm, is being produced by Down Payment Productions (directed by Jessica Fisch). Opening Night set for Saturday, April 3 at 8pm. The limited showcase will run through Sunday, April 18 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street between Avenues A & B). Ms. Myers is a company member with Rude Mechs in Austin, [...]

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The Cherry Orchard Is In Full Bloom At The T. Schreiber Studio

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 25, 2010 Manhattan

The Cherry Orchard was written in 1904 by Anton Chekhov and while it was the writer’s intent to have it play as comedy, the original production was directed as a tragedy.  This latest production of the play, directed by the venerable Terry Schreiber, contains elements of both comedy as well as tragedy, but it ultimately [...]

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You Can Help Girls Write Now

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 23, 2010 Books

Do you want to share your craft and work one-to-one with an aspiring teen writer? Apply to be a Volunteer Writing Mentor today! Press Release from Girls Write Now: Girls Write Now is a community of professional women writers—educators, editors, poets, novelists, playwrights, journalists, literary agents, publishers, and more—on a mission. Since 1998 we’ve provided [...]

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Making The Grade At “Hangman School For Girls”

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 22, 2010 Manhattan

Many of us know what we know of British school kids … or British school chums from what we see on the screens both big and little.  British children are smart, even the not so bright ones have an air of intelligence that is a bit unsettling.  The accent makes them sound very, very wise. [...]

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Titus Andronicus: The Bard Would Be Proud, Methinks

by Diánna Martin March 20, 2010 Manhattan

I was just having a conversation with a fellow actor who is also the Literary Manager for one of my favorite theatre companies, and we were discussing how incredibly difficult it is to stage a successful production of Titus Andronicus. Considered by most to be Shakespeare’s most bloody and violent play; one based on the [...]

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I’ll Take The Soup … Neo-Futurists Serve It Up Fresh At “The Soup Show”

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 17, 2010 Manhattan

First, a joke: Old Perceval decided to treat himself for his 100th birthday. He flew first-class to San Francisco and checked into the Fairmont Hotel. The mischievous hotel concierge got an idea and, as a practical joke, sent a call girl up to his room. She knocked, and the old fellow walked slowly over and [...]

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Vodka Shoes Fit All Sizes (Frigid Festival 2010)

by Diánna Martin March 17, 2010 Festivals

Storytellers. Monologists. One-Woman Shows. The lines blur in the art forms because they are often one in the same. Sometimes the difference is subtle, and I find that sometimes it has to do with how much is taken from personal life stories. An actor (hopefully) personalizes the choices he or she makes on stage; but [...]

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De Profil: Vincent Lindon

by Anne Jordanova March 16, 2010 De Profil

Last Sunday evening, I had the absolute pleasure of attending “Conversations with Vincent Lindon”. Hosted by the Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and UNIFrance festival (Closing night is this Sunday, the 21st). For those not familiar with Vincent Lindon, born in Boulogne Billancourt, France- he is just extraordinary and well known actor in his native France [...]

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Easily Museumed

by Sarah V. Schweig March 13, 2010 Art

…then wilt thou not be loth To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far. -John Milton One day, a few years back, wandering confused and aimless as I often did when I first moved to New York, I found Paradise. It was another month or so, though, before I realized [...]

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Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Presented By The Film Society Of Lincoln Center And Unifrance March 11-21

by Anne Jordanova March 12, 2010 Event

In the next two weeks, The Film Society of  Lincoln Center is showcasing the BEST of France within the past year. This includes the US premieres of big hits from Cannes Film Festival, 2009, as well as winners from the Cesar Awards (French equivalent to the Academy Awards), and in addition-several young auteurs. Every night [...]

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The Wo(man) In The Window

by Antonio Miniño March 12, 2010 Art

Name: Marielle Lindsey Occupation: J. Crew Manager Age: 28 Zodiac: Taurus Favorite Restaurant: Chat and Chew. Longs for: a good milk shake. Fears: a good milk shake. Beliefs: “When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” Where is she going: Checking out the Silk [...]

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De Profil: 5 Actresses You Have Never Heard Of

by Anne Jordanova March 10, 2010 De Profil

These Actresses are a MUST SEE! … Even if you have never heard of them. I feel very compelled to write about foreign actresses. Many I admire, some are colleagues, most are around my age. There is so much young female talent circling around France, my adopted home country. Someone had to write about it! [...]

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Review- Legs And All (Frigid Festival 2010)

by Antonio Miniño March 10, 2010 Festivals

Enter a magical world where language is unnecessary and human relationships are fresh and effective – full of whimsy and enchantment – with a simple encounter between a man, a woman and a box.  With precise physical comedy and crisp clownmanship, Summer Shapiro and Peter Musante deliver a most mesmerizing performance in Legs and All, [...]

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NYCIP Presents “New York, The Super-City”

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 8, 2010 Art

Press Release from New York Center for Independent Publishing: New York served as the model for Gotham City, inspired Will Eisner as he created the noirish adventures of The Spirit, and became a recurring character during the 1960s resurgence of Marvel in comics such as Spider-Man and Iron Man. Comics expert Peter Gutiérrez will moderate a high-energy round-table on the relationship [...]

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