Newsflash: Crappy Movie Wins an Oscar
Yeah. I know it’s not news. I’m used to the best film not winning, but it really galls me when the WORST film nominated gets the prize. Sure, none of the nominated films were all that great, but...
View ArticleToo Much Workshop Makes the Weekend Go Fast
Every time I’m in New York, I make it a point to see Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Every time. And I try to drag as many friends as possible (as any of my Facebook friends who live in NY...
View ArticleMy Spoon is Too Big! The non-invisible Don Hertzfeldt.
I just got home from the the San Francisco International Film Festival where they awarded animator Don Hertzfeldt their (somewhat cloyingly named) “Persistence of Vision” award. The presentation...
View ArticleRichard Foreman bails on theater
Looks like Richard Foreman was serious this time. He’s not doing anymore theater productions. I’m damn glad I caught Idiot Savant last year at Joe’s Pub. I’ve been a big fan of Foreman’s work since I...
View ArticleA Tale Of Two Spaces (em and Z) Review: Companion Piece and A Hand in Desire
I’ve been heard to complain about the lack of experimental theater in the Bay Area, but this week has paid off quite nicely with two pieces that make me feel quite a bit more optimistic about San...
View ArticleTim Crouch on “How Not To Act”
One of the nice perks of working at Pixar (did I mention I work at Pixar? I don’t usually bring it up, since it rarely has anything to do with my blog) is a constant stream of classes, speakers, and...
View ArticleDvorak vs Twerking
I can’t tell if they’re serious. I think they might be. I think they really might believe that the only thing that keeps classical music from overtaking Miley Cyrus in the hearts and minds (and other...
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