Comment Archives: Stories: Arts+Movies
Re: “Baz Luhrmann doesn't show enough respect for Jay Gatsby”
This movie sounds awful. Just like his rendition of Romeo and Juliet.
Re: “Baz Luhrmann doesn't show enough respect for Jay Gatsby”
An interesting critique, and I am leery of the misinterpretation that could ensue via the movie; however, let's not forget that Gatsby DOES reach for the green light, symbolically AND literally, at the end of chapter 1...."he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward — and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away..." It would have been a mistake to have kept that iconic moment out of the movie.
Re: “Baz Luhrmann doesn't show enough respect for Jay Gatsby”
I'm just going to leave this here:
http://www.vulture.com/2013/05/schulz-on-t…
Re: “Baz Luhrmann doesn't show enough respect for Jay Gatsby”
Can't wait to see it. This review, while meaning to make me raise an eyebrow at all of the Luhrmann-esque wonderment, has really just made me want to see it that much more. Have a little imagination. Let it be interpreted, and effed with, and enjoy it for what it is: a cinematic adaptation and not the novel itself.
Re: “Despite some flaws, Threshold's 33 Variations is spellbinding”
Going to see it soon. Critiques should always start with the good if the critic liked the show and is recommending it, because most people don't read past the first two paragraphs. When one of the first things you read is a criticism of the set from a previous show and then the unevenness of the acting, it's hard to keep reading even though the critic tells you to...just sayin'....
Re: “Despite some flaws, Threshold's 33 Variations is spellbinding”
I found the performance compelling. I was truly amazed by the transformation as Dr. Brandt's health issues surfaced. I think the trouble with the review above is that the first couple performances of any show have a couple rough spots, and those were showing, but by the time I saw the show (the first saturday) the show was pretty well flawless. Having a spot on piano performance raised the show to an amazing level and the interaction between Beethoven and the pianist was joyful to behold. I love parallel story lines, especially when they are well done and the merger of the two made for interesting theater. I would highly recommend seeing this show, as 33 Variations isn't often done.
Re: “Despite some flaws, Threshold's 33 Variations is spellbinding”
The piece at the end of the first act, when I saw it on Friday, was the most powerful piece in the play! I suspect it is tough to master, and perhaps the ensemble hadn't hit all the beats yet. I think you'll find that the kinks are worked by now... that's the only reason I can think we disagree on it.
Re: “New library service gives free digital access to 150-plus magazines”
No Harper's or The Baffler.
Fie on this! A madness!
Re: “New library service gives free digital access to 150-plus magazines”
Mother Jones?
Harper's?
The Nation?
Cat Lover's Monthly?
Re: “Robert Mangold's 'Angled Ring' is this year's Spoleto poster”
"Mangold challenges the typical connotations of what a painting is or could be"
This is why people think artists are annoying. What do those words even mean?
Re: “Robert Mangold's 'Angled Ring' is this year's Spoleto poster”
Next time, I think we should gather in one heap, the nutty committee, or Mr. Redden himself, who vote on the winning poster. Year after year we are exposed to the most unattractive, unimaginative abstracts that do not reflect the spirit and energy, albeit the artistic sides of Spoleto.
Think about it--An idea comes to mind for the next year's poster--I think a clever cartoon would serve the purpose. Place Mr. Redden as a comic book figure, an anti-hero, in the center, and enlarge his head twice the normal size.
I can't imagine what flows within the master's brain.
Not since the early to middle decade, we have are exposed to non-creative images that have absolutely no connection with the spirit of Spoleto, let alone Charleston.
This year, this quirky image is strikingly cold, barren. unimaginative, definitely antithetical to the soul of our city, and it's beautiful festival.
Shame, shame.
Far out suggestion--Why can't we establish a "Peoples Choice" poster competition, and anyone in our community can vote for the top poster.
Create a new review board.
Win-Win-Win! The poster art competition as a whole would also generate interest for the festival--draw attendees, and would give "Charleston" artists the opportunity to participate, instead of selected artists from outside of Charleston and South Carolina?
We could create an Awards Show event--a main event prior to the Festival next year. It could also fire up the community. It could also be part of the preview event for Spoleto.
Meanwhile, fire the bunch! Amen.
Lady Di, The Downtown Buzz
Re: “Robert Mangold's 'Angled Ring' is this year's Spoleto poster”
Every year I say, "This has to be the worst yet," and this year is no exception. Is this like the Emperor's New Clothes, where people are intimidated into believing that this utter horseshit design is "inspired?"
Re: “Robert Lange curates a cure for what ails you”
I'm good enough.
I'm smart enough.
And....
doggone it....
People like me.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
I don't think people in Malawi would consider "John Smith" to be an unusual name.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
Hey Pronghorn - Hoda has years of journalistic chops and is of Egyptian descent, hence the Egyptian name of Hoda. I'm sure "John Smith" seems like an unusual name in Malawi too.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
Hoda is not an unusual Egyptian name.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
True -- but you don't see me trying to be on the "Today" show.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
"Pronghorn" is an unusual name.
Re: “Kathie Lee and Hoda taking over the Cistern Thursday”
"Hoda Kotb" is an unusual name.
- Burbage’s sale in the works4 comments
- School of the Arts tweet exposes Charleston County Schools' hypocrisy28 comments
- Summer's the right time for Txacoli1 comment
- Charleston County considering a switch to paper ballots5 comments
- Clean energy activists to join Saturday for "Hands Across the Sand"2 comments
- Mr. Sanford goes (back) to Washington3 comments
-
Oak Steakhouse
This is one of my favorite downtown restaurants. I have tried every appetizer and always… -brewengineer
-
Craftsmen Kitchen and Tap House
I finally made it into the peninsula to visit Craftsmen Kitchen, after a couple month… -brewengineer
-
Charleston Bakery
Web site advertising, sign on door, and telephone message says hours are 7 AM to… -Jim McKelvey
-
Chopsticks House
This is truly the tastiest Chinese food in recent memory. After 10 years living near… -drval
-
Phuong Restaurant
Yes! -Paul Cheney
-
Star Trek Into Darkness is a sign of the hopeless times
Endorkin Rush
-
Philip Durst gets therapeutic with convenience store castoffs
Dum Dum Origami
-
Tales Transposed opens at City Gallery
Painter Nathan Durfee, collage artist Lillian Trettin, and sculptor Judy Mooney featured
-
McClellanville's Stephanie Waldron keeps Hollywood's blockbusters green
The Greensman
-
Jeffrey Day to serve as City Paper's Spoleto overview critic
Day Man
Re: “Vintage curator Lauren Lail debuts her first ready-to-wear collection”
Beautiful lady and beautiful line! Bought four pieces!!!!!