Arts and culture

Menzel made some 20 movies and was one of the leading filmmakers of the new wave of Czechoslovak cinema that appeared in the 1960s. His movies represented a radical departure from socialist realism, a typical communist-era genre focusing on realistically depicting the struggles of the working class. … [Read more...] about Czech Oscar-Winning Director Jiri Menzel Dies at Age 82

Among the rules are requirements for the percentage or numbers of actors, production and marketing staff, and internships on a movie that must be filled by non-whites, women, people with disabilities or people from the LGBTQ community.  … [Read more...] about Top Film Awards Impose New Diversity Requirements

In July, Lloyd Webber’s company staged a pilot concert featuring soul singer Beverley Knight at the London Palladium to test coronavirus-era safety measures like separating clusters of seats and mandatory mask wearing. The theater boss hoped that the trial performance could show how theaters can open at full capacity safely. … [Read more...] about Andrew Lloyd Webber warns arts ‘at point of no return’

Rigg starred in "The Avengers" as secret agent Emma Peel alongside Patrick Macnee's bowler-hatted John Steed. The pair were an impeccably dressed duo who fought villains and traded quips in a show whose mix of adventure and humor was enduringly influential.  … [Read more...] about ‘Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Diana Rigg Dies at 82

"I'm struck by how we've never done this before, "Bunch said, "not brought the collective power of the arts together. This is an example of reaching across the country and making sure we're all talking from the same point, all speaking from the same hymnal, as it were. Cultural institutions have to use this time to do everything they can to help a country in crisis." … [Read more...] about Cultural organizations across the nation host documentary and discussion about John Lewis