Monthly Archives: November 2010
Frida Kahlo & I
I was introduced to the work of Frida Kahlo in a seventh grade art class. I was deeply affected by the sad story of her life as well as amazed by her ability to project these feelings into her art. … Continue reading
Science v. Religon
Science and religion are often portrayed as enemies, however, if an evil mastermind wanted to take over the world, he/she would best be served by utilizing the two institutions, simultaneously because their combined power would be earth shattering. The frenemy … Continue reading
Actors forced to save “The Break of Noon” from breaking
I could never understand why my mom thought that good actors in a movie/play could be reason enough to watch it. For me, it was all about the plot and I did not want to depend on the actor’s skill … Continue reading
“I’ve now realised for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest.” – Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, Act 3
“Oh! it is absurd to have a hard and fast rule about what one should read and what one shouldn’t. More than half of modern culture depends on what one shouldn’t read.” – … Continue reading
Strange Power(s) Over Me
If anyone had showed me a part of the documentary “Strange Powers” at any other time outside the environment of a class trip to the Film Forum, I admit that I probably wouldn’t have given it much of my attention. … Continue reading
Avenue J
I live two houses off of Ave. J in Midwood/Flatbush, Brooklyn. I live with my grandparents in the very house my mother grew up in. Ave. J is the main street in my neighborhood and it’s always bustling with people. … Continue reading
A (good) movie about (good) music (finally)
Walking down Houston St., I had a feeling of what to expect. A small theater with a couple of movies no one knew about. I was the first one of our group so I walked around. I was surprised. There … Continue reading
Fall for Dance
Rigoletto was an opera experience one should not forget. It was nothing I thought it would be. I thought it would be cartoonish, with fat ladies singing. Instead it was an elaborate story, with amazing music and talented actors. Before … Continue reading
Rigolleto-an experience to (almost) all five senses
Rigoletto was an opera experience one should not forget. It was nothing I thought it would be. I thought it would be cartoonish, with fat ladies singing. Instead it was an elaborate story, with amazing music and talented actors. Before … Continue reading
The Blackest Night
Everybody knows what a superhero is. A person who has superpowers, beats up the bad guy and saves the city. However much has changed since that time. Some heroes die now. Others fail to save people. They are no longer … Continue reading
