Kiran Deol discovered the subject of her first film while studying at Harvard University. “I learned the statistic that 40 percent of the rebel army in Nepal's fighting forces were women,” says Deol, a 2001 graduate of Spanish River High School in Boca Raton. “That statistic had my jaw on the floor. So the idea of showcasing the story of a woman that showed women as agents of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Boca native’s film of Nepali rebels screens at Delray fest before HBO
Kiran Deol discovered the subject of her first film while studying at Harvard University. “I learned the statistic that 40 percent of the rebel army in Nepal's fighting forces were women,” says Deol, a 2001 graduate of Spanish River High School in Boca Raton. “That statistic had my jaw on the floor. So the idea of showcasing the story of a woman that showed women as agents of … [Read more...]
Art review: ‘Reclaimed’ story gripping, the art less so
Landscape With an Episode From the Conquest of America,by Jan Mostaert (1474-1552/53).By Gretel SarmientoDark walls and low lights set up the mood for Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker, a traveling show now at the Norton Museum of Art through May 9.The pieces shown here have been through a lot. They are part of one of the largest restitutions of … [Read more...]
‘Reclaimed’ story gripping, the art is less so
Dark walls and low lights set up the mood for Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker, a traveling show now at the Norton Museum of Art through May 9. The pieces shown here have been through a lot. They are part of one of the largest restitutions of Nazi-looted art and were only recovered a few years ago. Most of them look tired, old and would be far … [Read more...]
Film feature: Film historian Osborne to sound off on Oscars at Crest talk
Film historian Robert Osborne.By Hap ErsteinThe Academy Awards have been going through a transition lately, with notable rule changes to either improve the voting process or at least increase ratings for the annual telecast.Still, the awards themselves remain of value, says film historian Robert Osborne, the genial host of Turner Classic Movies.“I care about the process, and I … [Read more...]
Film expert Osborne to sound off on Oscars at Crest talk
The Academy Awards have been going through a transition lately, with notable rule changes to either improve the voting process or at least increase ratings for the annual telecast. Still, the awards themselves remain of value, says film historian Robert Osborne, the genial host of Turner Classic Movies. “I care about the process, and I do think we wouldn’t have as many good … [Read more...]
Music feature: Wu Han prepares ‘most special’ Schubert for Four Arts
David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer.(Photo by Christian Steiner)By Greg StepanichIf Wu Han had another 50 years, she says, she might follow the traditional path of the professional piano trio: End your career with performances of the two piano trios of Franz Schubert.“As a piano trio, we’re doing it backwards,” the Taiwanese-born pianist said last week. “We’re not doing it … [Read more...]
Wu Han prepares ‘most special’ Schubert for Four Arts
If Wu Han had another 50 years, she says, she might follow the traditional path of the professional piano trio: End your career with performances of the two piano trios of Franz Schubert. “As a piano trio, we’re doing it backwards,” the Taiwanese-born pianist said last week. “We’re not doing it in the normal way of a piano trio: you play Haydn and Mozart trios, then maybe … [Read more...]
Lynn opens new concert hall; venues set 2010-11 classical series
Lynn University on Thursday opened its new $14.9 million concert hall, adding a much-needed venue for theater and music in south Palm Beach County. The Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, which took about 18 months to build, features a 752-seat hall with adjustable acoustic panels, a video studio, plus scene and costume shops, and soon will have an … [Read more...]
ArtsBuzz: Lynn opens new concert hall; venues set 2010-11 classical series
The inside of the center.(Photo by Greg Stepanich)Lynn University on Thursday opened its new $14.9 million concert hall, adding a much-needed venue for theater and music in south Palm Beach County.The Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, which took about 18 months to build, features a 752-seat hall with adjustable acoustic panels, a video studio, plus scene … [Read more...]