Until April 26th 2012
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“Illuminating Experiences” A selection from 18 Keneally Artworks, including 16 works never seen by the public At the Anthem Art Gallery at The Caepe School GALLERY VIEWING TIMES 2 PM – 4 PM (Friday) |
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John Le Carré
Le Carré’s depiction of intelligence operators or “spies” is that they are people who are for the most part not physically gifted and deal with their work as if they were sitting at a giant chess board. They like puzzles and believe if they stare at something long enough it will begin to make sense. Le Carre focuses in on flaws in his characters. They are people who have practiced and perfected telling lies about themselves and others from the earliest stages of their lives. Their only loyalty is to anyone who they believe loves them. Patriotism is not the important thing. The movie “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” remains true to what I think about a Le Carré novel and people in general. There are very few if any superheros in this world and when one does turn up they are remarkably ordinary looking creatures.
It’s in the eyes, that’s were all action is. Pay attention to the eyes and the small gestures, that is were the spectacular happens in this movie. Brilliantly!
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – due out on DVD April, 2012
ASA Butterfield
Must admit, Oscar nominated film,”Hugo” was a delightful surprise and it should not have been!
On first learning that Martin Scorsese had succumbed to the 3D craze I wrongfully expected a film totally dependent on visual gimmicks.
Scorsese has always been a masterful story teller and “Hugo” is no exception and it is the story that makes this film so wonderful. The visuals are exceptional, the casting choices thoughtful and yes, I really enjoyed this movie.
Avoid reviews with deep analysis and just see the movie with an open mind. I left the theater knowing more then I knew before about the history of film and curious to learn more.
I didn’t watch much of the coverage on the death of Whitney Houston, nor did I see the services at The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark this Saturday. I grew tired of the random speculations by experts etc, on the possible causes of her death.
Young people who become stars like Whitney, Lindsay Lohan, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Natalie Cole and even Bobby Brown are painted into a corner by their fame and rumors, that they find difficult to escape from. We, the fans, don’t ever want them to grow up, grow old or to just be. We don’t realize that we wear them out with our expectations. The personal life of Whitney Houston was never any of my business and now that she has passed away I have no right to insist on an explanation of why she died. Artists are in part what they produce (their art). Ms. Houston is a unforgettable talent and her art is the gift that she left us. We should not expect more.
Kirvn James Boyd -Photo by Andrew Eccles - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2012
Painting, Music, Fashion, Dance and Theater appears to launch itself from New York. This is not necessarily true and yet the feeling that if you want to experience something first, that you have to live in that Big City. If you live some place other then New York, you are always waiting for the traveling show, or the movie to hit your area and eventually they do come.
The traveling shows are most often missing something, that few cities can duplicate and that is the inconvenience that big cities pose. Walking to the theater or exhibit with what seems like thousands of people all wanting to get something that is not at all physical. The sitting uncomfortably in a rather chilly old theater with your coat wrapped around your legs to keep warm as you watch something that is truly extraordinary.
When you see The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York, you see an exceptional event where the power and grace displayed can not be ignored and you feel that you could dance and soar with implacable grace. This feeling stays with you as you leave the theater to have dinner or on your subway ride home, still warmed by the evenings events. For days and possibly even weeks later you will still be moving gracefully from your desk to the copier and back again, well aware of the eyes that follow you.
For those who love their local comfort, Alvin Ailey travels well. Just remember to not jump immediately into your car after the performance with out first practicing your strut, grace and balance before going home.