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Arthur Newman: An Everyman’s Dream
Of Escape Runs Afoul of Reality
Friday, April 26th, 2013
by Rachel Wolin on Playing Around
Arthur Newman is a film about nothing. Or rather, nothingness. It is about the void that eats away at happiness; that certain something missing in
P.D. James Tackles Jane Austen
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
If imitation is indeed the highest form of flattery, Jane Austen is certainly blessed. Her novels have sold millions worldwide, been made into feature films,
emiLime : Modern Style From Traditional Techniques
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Emily Green’s artistic family sounds like something out of a novella. Every Saturday her mother’s mother would have 7 granddaughters over for art lessons. They
Oscar 2011—Fair, Fickle, or Foul?
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
This is the one that counts. The Golden Globes may have the party with the most fun (drinking is allowed during the show), and the
Learning to Speak Like a King
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
by Laura Grasso on Playing Around
The King’s Speech is a visually stunning film that plays like magically moving vintage photographs. It depicts a time when cigarettes were good for you,
Oscar 2010—The Good Guys—And The Bad Guys—Win
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
So many movies. So little time. Watching the Academy Awards is always more fun when you’ve seen most or all of the nominated films and
Colin Firth in A Single Man
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The sartorial touches in A Single Man remind us that the director is Tom Ford whose name is synonymous with luxury fashion. Planning his suicide,
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