‘Arts’ Archives
Elizabeth Taylor, February 27, 1932 ”“ March 23, 2011
On July 22, 2010, Elizabeth Taylor tweeted “Hold your horses world. I”'ve been hearing all kinds of rumors about someone being cast to play me in a film about Richard and myself...No one is going to play Elizabeth Taylor, but Elizabeth Taylor herself...Not at least until I”'m dead, and at the moment I”'m having too much fun being alive...and I plan on staying that way. Happiness to all.” Arguably was my favorite living actress, ironically she starred in the movie “Giant”(1956) with Rock Hudson and Dennis Hopper, with George Steven”'s direction. Likewise this outstanding actress and beauty became a giant in her own right. Lustrous, glamorous for sure, her life was “spirited”' or “controversial”, if for no other reason than she had eight marriages. But, largely because of her beauty, for the life of me, critics had to wonder if someone so beautiful could be talented. There always had been [...]
Of Gods and Men
Of Gods and Men ****1/2 Cast: Lambert Wilson (Christian),Michael Lonsdale (Luc), Olivier Rabordin (Christophe), Phillippe Laudenbach (Celeslin), Jacquees Herlin Frin (Paul), abdelhafid Metalsi (Nouredine), Sabrince Ouazani (Rabbia), Olivier Perrier (Bruno), Fariid (Ali Fayattia), Adel Bencherif (Le Terroriste). Country: France. Language: French in English subtitles. Director: Xavier Beauvois. (PG-13) Running time: 120 minutes. Riveting throughout, “Of Gods and Men,” is one of those films whereas the principal characters sit on a powder keg knowing at any time it can go off. The courage to stay put, the eight Trappist monks”' faith and their agape love for the poor Algerian villagers continue in the midst of political turmoil in Algeria largely engineered by the Islamic Salvation Front defeating The National Liberation Front in1991, which overthrew the French in 1962. In 1993, the Armed Islamic Group orders all foreigners out of Algeria in [...]
April Artisans Bring MAY DAY Pageant
By Harvey Winje, In the Heart of the Beast The Annual May Day Parade and Festival is a harbinger and highlight of Spring exceeded only by the gatherings of all ages during April that produce this special pageant. You”'ve heard “April showers bring May flowers.” Well, April artisans will bring another May Day pageant. It is truly a “Miracle at The Avalon,” In the Heart of the Beast”'s Theatre at 1500 East Lake Street, where it is the first year for some people and for others, their 37th year. Folks of all ages will mold clay into shapes that layers of paper mache will change into life-like masks . It is truly a miracle of community building that uses imagination and transforms dumpster finds into magic dances of life. It is making the common things of life sacred. Join in one of the following times: 37th Annual MayDay Parade Workshops Begin April 2 Public MayDay Workshops 1500 Lake St E, Minneapolis April 2 ”“ 28 Saturdays: 9:00 am [...]
