Click thru for the trailers https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbean/2020/08/22/10-great-movies-leaving-amazon-prime-august/ 29,853 views|Aug 22, 2020,07:00pm EDT 10 Great Movies To Watch Before They Disappear From Amazon Prime At The End Of August Travis Bean, Contributor NEW YORK - AUGUST 5: Actors Seth Rogen (L) and James Franco arrive at the Columbia Pictures ... [+] Getty Images Many movies come and … Continue reading 10 movies to catch on Amazon Prime before they disappear August 31
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Fine tuning of coronavirus restrictions continues in NYC
NY and NYC's rate of positive results in ongoing tests continues to below one percent, but the price for that level of safety is high. In NYC, groups continue to be restricted to no more than 50. The Orthodox Jewish communities generally exceed those numbers for funerals and weddings. The events are then followed by … Continue reading Fine tuning of coronavirus restrictions continues in NYC
Time Out New York, the Bible of what’s going on, totally online now
https://nypost.com/2020/08/12/time-out-new-york-reportedly-ends-print-edition-due-to-coronavirus/ Time Out New York reportedly ends print edition due to coronavirus By Keith J. Kelly August 12, 2020 | 8:10pm Time Out New York is ending its 25-year-old print edition as part of a global retrenchment by the London-based parent company due to the coronavirus. At its peak prior to the pandemic, the sassy … Continue reading Time Out New York, the Bible of what’s going on, totally online now
AMC opening movie theatres with 15 cent shows
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/13/media/amc-reopening-ticket-prices/index.html AMC is reopening its theaters next week with 15-cent tickets By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Updated 9:07 AM ET, Thu August 13, 2020 New York (CNN Business)AMC is finally reopening its theaters, and guests will need to spend just 15 cents to get in. The world's largest movie theater chain will reopen more than … Continue reading AMC opening movie theatres with 15 cent shows
35 best movies based on true crimes
The way this copied here is rather fun as the titles of the movies are close to invisible (they're right after the name of the streaming service where they appear. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g13092790/best-true-crime-movies/? The 35 Best Movies Based on True Crimes Murder, money, and mischief, all based in reality—plus a dash of Hollywood magic.By Paul Schrodt and Emma Carey Aug … Continue reading 35 best movies based on true crimes
Will the people who work on Broadway have to leave NYC?
I had been focusing on the logical nightmares (if not impossibilities) of making money from performances with 50% or fewer of the previous attendees because of social distancing. That problem fades next to the far more immediate issue of whether the performers, stage hands, and support staff can afford to stay in NYC. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/covid-19-knocked-actors-broadway-stage-are-lights-dim-forever-n1235957? COVID-19 … Continue reading Will the people who work on Broadway have to leave NYC?
“Catnip Nation” gliding into our living rooms
This lovely documentary fell into the COVID-19 pit. It's now beginning to be streamed. Keep an eye out. https://katzenworld.co.uk/2020/02/13/catnip-nation-director-tina-traster-talks-about-why-she-made-the-film/ “There are about as many feral cats in the United States as there are pet cats. So that would put them anywhere from 70 to 90 million.” Kathleen O’Malley, Director of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Education, NYC Feral … Continue reading “Catnip Nation” gliding into our living rooms
Spectacular a cappella concerts weekly from London — 10 for $100
Have listened to the first of these which is sung in space that simply couldn't be bettered for a cappella choral performances. Lest that drive you away, not all of this is spiritually based but all of it makes the hair on my arms stand on end. Beautifully filmed also. Am hoping this first concert … Continue reading Spectacular a cappella concerts weekly from London — 10 for $100
Taylor Swift has remade herself again with a quietly dropped album
Taylor Swift is a skilled songwriter who's mastered self-promotion and has a huge audience that she's beginning to exploit for purposes other than sales. With her latest album, she simply dropped the album with no advance build-up. Whether or not you're among her fans, this music will be everywhere. Here is a sampling of the … Continue reading Taylor Swift has remade herself again with a quietly dropped album
Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it — the Chicks have learned
Interesting review of the 2006 documentary about the then Dixie Chicks who were recovering from having been too outspoken for their fans. Partisanship is not a recent issue. Shut Up and Sing: why the Chicks' 2006 documentary means more now than ever It’s been 14 years since the Chicks released a documentary on their country … Continue reading Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it — the Chicks have learned
3 productions at Mint Theatre free thru Sunday
This theatre is one of the finest small companies around. Search for reviews by Terry Teachout to learn more.Mint conditionEver heard of Teresa Deevy or Harley Granville-Barker? No? In the Mint Theater’s world, they are stars; then again, the New York company is dedicated to rediscovering forgotten playwrights. Since 2013, the Mint has been recording its … Continue reading 3 productions at Mint Theatre free thru Sunday
One of my favorites: the Chicks produce a new album after 14 years
Why the Chicks Dropped Their “Dixie” The all-female country band, which survived an instance of proto-cancel culture for its politics in the past, again wants to meet the current moment. By Amanda Petrusich July 13, 2020 The band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks reassesses Southern heritage.Illustration by Anja Slibar In late June, the Dixie Chicks … Continue reading One of my favorites: the Chicks produce a new album after 14 years
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