All 16 costume changes are here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/taylor-swift-eras-tour-outfit-costume-changesA review song-by-song: http://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/03/18/taylor-swift-eras-tour-setlist-costumes-recap/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/03/19/taylor-swift-glendale-concert-scene/ [click thru for photos and video] Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour opening weekend: Tears, joy and ‘therapy’ Fans descend on Glendale, Ariz. (a.k.a. ‘Swift City’) for a long-awaited chance to commune with their pop icon, revel in her lyrics and express their true selves By Emily … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s tour opens — 3 reviews and all 16 costume changes
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A movie that’s been under the radar may be just what you want to watch
whenthingsgopop.com/2022/08/27/three-thousand-years-of-longing-review/ The Whimsical ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Pushes Cynicism Aside Three Thousand Years of Longing requires a leap of faith. In today’s landscape rife with cynicism and irreverence, George Miller’s film asks its audience to put that aside for the sake of a budding romance between two unlikely souls: Alithea (Tilda Swinton), a lonely but … Continue reading A movie that’s been under the radar may be just what you want to watch
Like to watch local sports games? Cord cutters affecting future costs
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-americans-watch-local-sports-is-about-to-change-as-cable-bundles-unravel-5f896013 The Way Americans Watch Local Sports Is About to Change Once thriving, the regional-sports TV industry is suffering as cable bundles unravel The fortunes of MLB players are tied to team revenues, and players are closely watching any changes to sports TV.PHOTO: CHARLIE RIEDEL/ASSOCIATED PRESS By Joe Flint, Sarah Krouse, Alexander Gladstone and Lindsey Adler Updated March 10, 2023 … Continue reading Like to watch local sports games? Cord cutters affecting future costs
To warm the cockles of your heart (related to “Banshees of Inisherin”)
*The term warm the cockles of one's heart dates back to the mid-1600s, a time when scientific texts were often written in Latin. The Latin term cochleae cordis means ventricles of the heart, and most probably, the word cochleae was corrupted as cockles. https://grammarist.com/idiom/warm-the-cockles-of-ones-heart/I absolutely love what I grew up calling Aran Isle sweaters and have … Continue reading To warm the cockles of your heart (related to “Banshees of Inisherin”)
Best movies of the first 2 months of 2023 (by Rotten Tomatoes) ranked
BEST MOVIES OF 2023 RANKED Welcome to the best movies of 2023, where you can discover the latest films championed by the critics community! Every movie on the list is Certified Fresh, meaning they held on to a Tomatometer score of at least 75% after a minimum number of critics review — 40 for limited … Continue reading Best movies of the first 2 months of 2023 (by Rotten Tomatoes) ranked
Idris Elba on the big screen
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/03/idris-elba-you-can-make-sparkling-wine-in-portsmouth-or-champagne-in-champagne-my-ambition-was-to-make-champagne Idris Elba in Luther: The Fallen Sun. Photograph: Steve Schofield/Netflix Idris Elba: ‘You can make sparkling wine in Portsmouth or champagne in Champagne. My ambition was to make champagne’ The London-born actor is taking Luther’s tweed coat to the big screen in The Fallen Sun, and dreams of kicking off a franchise to rival … Continue reading Idris Elba on the big screen
An empress before her time — a movie and an interesting woman
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/movies/the-empress-corsage-sisi.html An Empress Ahead of Her Time Is Having a Pop Culture Moment A Netflix series and a new movie explore the life of Elisabeth, the 19th-century Empress of Austria who had a tattoo, worked out daily and wanted more from life than just producing heirs. Vicky Krieps as the empress in “Corsage,” a film … Continue reading An empress before her time — a movie and an interesting woman
25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/new-york-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier? Photograph: Shutterstock/Allen G. 25 New York hacks to make your life easier These brilliant shortcuts, hush-hush deals and insider tips will help you navigate NYC smarter and faster. Written by Will Gleason & Shaye WeaverWednesday February 15 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp From the best days to hit up museums in NYC to making reservations at the best restaurants in NYC or scoring last-minute Broadway … Continue reading 25 Essential hacks for an easier life in NYC
12 Black contemporary composers to search for and listen to
http://www.wqxr.org/story/black-contemporary-composers/? 12 Black Contemporary Composers You Should Listen To Top (left to right): Valerie Coleman, Adolphus Hailstork, Alexis Ffrench, Michael Abels Middle (left to right): Bill Banfield, Jessie Montgomery, Terence Blanchard...(continued below)( Valerie Coleman: Photo by Matthew Murphy; Bill Banfield: Photo by Kelly Davidson; Carlos Simon: Photo by Terrance Ragland; Michael Abels: Photo by Eric Schwabel; … Continue reading 12 Black contemporary composers to search for and listen to
Smallest Broadway group joining with West End (London) theaters
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/theater/jujamcyn-atg-broadway.html Broadway and West End Theater Owners Agree to Join Forces A major British theater company, Ambassador Theater Group, says it is “combining operations” with Jujamcyn, the smallest of Broadway’s three big landlords Jujamcyn operates five of the 41 Broadway theaters: the Al Hirschfeld, the Eugene O’Neill, the August Wilson, the St. James and the … Continue reading Smallest Broadway group joining with West End (London) theaters
What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
http://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/tar-cinematography-florian-hoffmeister-1234807120/ Why ‘TÁR’ Looks Different from Every Other Movie of 2022 Director Todd Field and cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister tell IndieWire how custom lenses and a digital film emulsion system gave "TÁR" its singular visual style. Jim Hemphill Feb 8, 2023 12:00 pm @JimmyHemphill “TÁR” ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection Writer-director Todd Field’s “TÁR” is a singular film … Continue reading What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
WSJ’s odd selection of the best films of 2022
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-best-films-of-2022-mcdonagh-spielberg-wahlberg-babylon-11670337643 The Best Films of 2022: The Silver Screen Staggers On An audience for character-driven, superpower-free movies remains elusive—but the year produced several great works that deserve to find one. ILLUSTRATION: SEAN MCCABE By Kyle Smith Dec. 6, 2022 10:00 am ETSAVEPRINTTEXT 78 Listen to article Length(7 minutes)Queue Film lovers hoped 2022 would be the first normal … Continue reading WSJ’s odd selection of the best films of 2022
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