A scene from Paul Taylor’s Promethean Fire. (Photo by Paul B. Goode) By Tara Mitton Catao When a choreographer creates — even one as prolific a master as Paul Taylor — not every work is of the same caliber. And with Taylor, who has so many genres of work that he creates, it gets even more complicated. But suffice it to say that his Promethean Fire is a definite keeper. It … [Read more...]
‘Sanctum’ tech dazzles, but story is all wet
Like every good idea capitalism has leeched onto and subsequently tarnished, 3D technology has already jumped the shark in its light-speed ascent from cult novelty to the establishment standard of big-budget moviemaking. Dimensions have thus far been added to movies so atrocious I wouldn’t see them if they leaped off the screen, ran to my house and did my laundry for me. I … [Read more...]
O’Connor dazzles in solo Wellington show
Forty-eight-year-old violinist Mark O'Connor already has a 35-year recording career covering almost every style of music. And he drew upon all of his experience -- starting out as a guitarist in legendary French violinist Stephane Grappelli's swing band, working with iconic bluegrass mandolinist David Grisman, doubling on violin and electric guitar with jazz/fusion … [Read more...]