In Jennifer Schuessler’s article, “A Star Philosopher Falls, And a Debate over Sexism is Set Off”, Colin McGinn, a philosopher at the University of Miami, willingly left his tenured post after being accused of sexually harassing a graduate student. This … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Works that have survived the test of time and are still relevant in our modern society face the distortion and re-adaptation of modern directors. These renovations can go either way; sometimes the new drab reveals an aspect of the play … Continue reading
Television shows are becoming increasingly popular with the growing availability of cable television and on-demand streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu. If this is the case, why is it so difficult to promote new shows then? In the New York … Continue reading
It’s coincidental that just this morning, my thoughts had turned to politics and government in the United States. Jeremy Peters’ article in the New York Times, “From Art to T. Rex, Shutdown Stirs Worries,” drew my attention to an interesting … Continue reading
There has been much controversy over the years about the various productions of Shakespeare’s works. Whether it be an opera or a movie, many productions have taken the risk of altering his works to create a contemporary feel. Although some … Continue reading
This was edited by Kev-DOg. Metamorphosis, a ballet adaptation to Franz Kafka’s novella, stimulated both visual and auditory senses through fluid, yet crisp movement by Edward Weston. This was also combined with the melodious music of Frank Moon. I truly … Continue reading
Monday evening at the Metropolitan Opera House was supposed to be a night celebrating Russian opera, with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” While it was just that, the gala did face a sizable speed bump: angry protestors. In fact, … Continue reading
The Metamorphosis ballet performed at The Joyce Theater, was an unnerving and remarkable interpretation of Kafka’s work. Edward Weston, who successfully portrayed the suffering protagonist, epitomized the essence of the newly transformed Gregor through his contortionist-like movements. The setup … Continue reading
In James C. McKinley Jr.’s article, “Giving Drug Advice Along With Music”, he discusses the new approach being implemented at the TomorrowWorld festival that begins this Friday, September 27. A nonprofit drug education group will be holding sessions on controlling … Continue reading
In this adaptation of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa’s transformation into a giant cockroach is expressed through fluid movement and echoed musicality. The whole performance, including the dance sequences, stage movements, special effects and lighting were amazingly choreographed. Edward Watson’s … Continue reading