Tag Archives: Arts & Entertainment

Why Russians flock to Jack London’s California ranch 100 years after his death

Read why Russians connect with one of America’s most respected writer’s work.

How to Beat Writer’s Block

All writers suffer “writer’s block” at some time. Two psychologists have developed an intervention to get writers back to telling their tales.

Christo’s Newest Project: Walking on Water

Art is the medium that Christo Javacheff uses to make his voice heard. It took 46 years for his floating piers to be realized on a lake in Italy, but Christo was determined. Read his story.

Music in conflict: 24 iconic images

View the slideshow to examine images that show musicians providing moments of peace, even in the midst of extreme conflict.

Environmental art is on the rise – with a little help from Leonardo DiCaprio

Read about the growing market for environmental art.

8 awesome adaptations of the classic horror tale The Monkey’s Paw

Read and view this slideshow to find out about some adaptations of W.W. Jacobs’ well-known horror story, “The Monkey’s Paw.”

‘Hamilton’ the Broadway musical is now a dazzling book

Usually books inspire plays and movies. However, the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, inspired a book that details the play’s social and cultural significance.

Why are zombies still so popular?

Ever wonder why so many people love movies and TV shows about zombies? The author of this article has an interesting theory on why stories about the “zombie apocalypse” are appealing to such a wide audience.

American Drama Transformed

This article examines playwright Eugene O’Neill’s impact on American theater.

Ai Weiwei – from criminal to art-world superstar

In this interview, Chinese protest artist Ai Weiwei reflects on his past work and talks about his current endeavors and outlook.

What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa

In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.

Toil and Trouble: The Curse of Macbeth

Actors have long avoided saying the title of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy inside theaters in fear of the famed “curse of Macbeth.” What’s the evidence for such a curse, though?

The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s

Action-adventure heroes aren’t only men. Early films starred many women in action roles, even performing daring feats in ankle-length skirts! Learn about the tales told in their films.

A Masterly Emily Dickinson Movie

Film critic Richard Brody reviews a new biopic about poet Emily Dickisnson, who was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and lived most of her life there.

The Silent Era of Horror Movies

Almost from the beginning of film, there have been movies made to frighten viewers. Learn about and watch some classics of the genre.

James Thurber Lost Most of His Eyesight to a Tragic Childhood Accident

Writer and cartoonist James Thurber was once the most popular humorist in America. To reach that peak, the author of “The Macbeth Murder Mystery” had to overcome considerable hardship.

Reel Life: The mesmerizing saga of “56 Up”

In the early 1960s, a young filmmaker named Michael Apted worked on a television documentary about how a group of seven-year-olds from different classes viewed their lives. “7 Up” was followed by “14 Up,” “21 Up,” and so on, checking in with the same group of subjects every seven years. Apted’s extraordinary look at ordinary lives continues with “56 Up.”