A United Kingdom – An Interracial Marriage that Rocked an Empire
Their romance begins innocently enough. Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) and her sister, Muriel (Laura Carmichael, Edith from Downton Abbey), [...]
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Let’s Misbehave: The Sensational Songs of Cole Porter
Unlike most of his iconic peers, Cole Albert Porter was neither Jewish nor of immigrant heritage. Born to an extremely wealthy Indiana [...]
Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts 2017
As regular readers might know, one of my favorite annual traditions is reviewing the Oscar Nominees in the Category of Best Animated Short. [...]
There’s a Safari for Everyone – A Visit to The New York Times Travel Show
Sorry, ISIS, we’re travelling more than ever. At least that was the scene at the recent New York Times Travel Show held at the Jacob [...]
First Look: Ubiquitous Denim – Not Jeans
I won’t ask how many pair of jeans you own, but suspect there are a couple of dresses or skirts in the closet as well. If not, why not? [...]
Watch on the Rhine – Lillian Hellman’s Play is Relevant Again
You are a political refugee. We don’t turn back people like you, people in danger. Theater audiences don’t usually burst into applause [...]
Ireland’s “Alternative Wall”
In a week when the phrase “alternative facts” slithered into the public discourse in the land of my birth, imagine my gratitude [...]
Presidents Day Reading
Besides being an occasion for federal employees to get a three day weekend, Presidents Day is also an occasion to reflect upon our [...]
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