News
Odyssey composer Maw dies aged 73
bbc.co.uk –
2009-05-19
The composer, whose works include Odyssey and the opera Sophie's Choice, died in Washington DC where he had lived for 24 years. He had been ill for some time and died of heart failure on Tuesday, his spokeswoman told the... ... Full Article
Aviva Lowy gets a New York experience without the Manhattan price tag - across the bridge in Brooklyn.
smh.com.au –
2009-05-03
When people talk of New York , they think of the famous Manhattan skyline the skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty, the elegance of Fifth Avenue. ... Full Article
Film portrays savior of Warsaw ghetto children
vindy.com –
2009-04-18
Scripps Howard News Service "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler" - terrible title, good movie - tells the true story of a Polish woman who saved the lives of 2,500 children in Warsaw's Jewish ghetto during the Holocaust. ... Full Article
Watch Sophie's Choice
associatedcontent.com –
2009-04-02
It's been almost 25 years since I first saw the film Sophie's Choice, but to this day I haven't seen a movie that tops it. ... Full Article
How not to interview people
chron.com –
2009-03-22
By Jenny (bloggess & mom of 4 yo) So my friend Danny (of Dad Gone Mad ) has a book coming out and asked if I would be interested in interviewing him because he's sooooo much better than me. ... Full Article
Shooting a movie from the woman's angle involves much more than the gender of the person who is filming or calling the shot. For proof, just ask the six female directors who are screening their self-financed shorts, all filmed in... ... Full Article
Beliefnet's Movies about Faith in Love
beliefnet.com –
2008-10-29
Idol Chatter has a great post with a list of the best movies about putting your faith in love (and cry in the process) . ... Full Article
Cool, fall weather is settling in, and some of us are finding it difficult to get outdoors.If television turns you off, find something thought-provoking, like a good book, and get comfortable in front of the fire. ... Full Article
Book Notes: Writers on Writing
washingtonpost.com –
2008-10-02
Essay collections allow writers to demonstrate a breadth of interest (not to mention claiming their favorite fellow writers and flaunting their quirks) not always found in longer, sustained works. ... Full Article
Was Aniston Forced to Make Sophie's Choice?
tmz.com –
2008-08-13
Let's put on our pet detective hats for a moment, shall we?The buzz is ...John Mayer dumped Jen Aniston.But how to know? ... Full Article


