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Daphne du Maurier’s Lost Short Stories
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderlay again” is the famous opening line to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, the novel most readers associate with
Set in Style: Van Cleef & Arpels at the Cooper-Hewitt
Friday, February 18th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The jewels are to die for. Don’t bring your checkbook or credit card. These amazing pieces are not for sale. Since opening its doors on
The Best Halloween Movies (For All Sensibilities)
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Halloween movies run a broad gamut, from sinfully smutty art-house fare to straight-up horror to some thoroughly entertaining family-friendly pictures. These lists appeal to all
The 39 Steps—Now 39 Steps From Broadway
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
by Shirley Chan on Playing Around
How can a show be moody and funny at the same time? Start with an atmospheric noir by master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Mix with
Horror Flicks to Get the Blood Flowing
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
by Marie Hansen-Lehmann on Playing Around
Halloween 2009 has seen quite a significant drop in horror movie festivals in New York City. I used to look forward to October to watch
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