Blog archives
Blog posts filed under "arts"
Movie review: 'A Man Named Pearl' (2006)
May 8 — No Comments
A warm and inspiring movie about Pearl Fryar -- Bishopville, South Carolina's world-renowned master of topiary.
Keith Olbermann on Glenn Beck on Rockefeller Center
September 5 — No Comments
Keith Olbermann's segments on Glenn Beck's Rockefeller Center lunacy the past two nights have been hysterical. Do not miss these.
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' and us, on the BBC's 'Strand'
June 12 — 2 Comments
Declan Kiberd suggests that the rarely-read masterpiece is actually an accessible celebration of everyday life.
Movie review: 'Neil Young: Heart of Gold' (2006)
May 11 — 3 Comments
A simple, functional, and timeless piece of work from Neil Young and Jonathan Demme.
Amazon.com music: MP3 download deals
May 1 — 1 Comment
'Middle Cyclone' by Neko Case and 'American Beauty' by the Grateful Dead are each just $5.
Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood: Wandering down Kinnikinnick Ave.
April 20 — 1 Comment
Bay View has an old, working class atmosphere, but it's really being revitalized lately with color and creativity.
Movie review: 'Searching for Debra Winger' (2002)
April 13 — No Comments
Five breathtaking minutes from Jane Fonda are the treasure in Rosanna Arquette's documentary.
Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake.com: Fashioning art, spirituality
March 15 — No Comments
In an interview with Oprah, the comedic actor from 'The Office' outlines his new Web project for spiritual social networking through the arts.
Trying on music
December 28 — No Comments
I already like all the songs in my iTunes library. Where can I discover new music to like?
Movie review: 'Junebug' (2005)
December 11 — No Comments
There are words and gestures so quietly and deftly delivered that you almost hold your breath hoping it won't be ruined.
The Bean: A shining, elastic success
May 16 — 1 Comment
Like the Mona Lisa, Anish Kapoor's sculpture captures swarms of humans in wordless aesthetic arrest.











