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Art Of The New Deal: How Artists Helped Redefine America During The Depression
When the Roosevelt administration rolled out millions of dollars to fund artists, musicians, writers and actors, it wasn’t just about job creation. It was to unite a nation in turmoil. Continue Reading Art Of The New Deal: How Artists Helped Redefine America During The Depression
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Brown Album’ Centers On The Erasure Of Race In American Culture
Porochista Khakpour’s work is strongest when she turns the lens on herself to examine how she, too, is complicit; many essays here are just too tantalizingly brief to allow space for deep analysis. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: ‘Brown Album’ Centers On The Erasure Of Race In American Culture
Hillary Without Bill? ‘Rodham’ Imagines What Could Have Been
Curtis Sittenfeld’s latest novel imagines a life for Hillary Rodham in which she turns down Bill Clinton’s proposals and forges a career for herself, as a law professor and later a politician. Continue Reading Hillary Without Bill? ‘Rodham’ Imagines What Could Have Been
TV REVIEW: With Crass Warfare, ‘The Great’ Casts A (Vodka) Gimlet Eye On Privilege
Loosely (very loosely) based on the early life of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Hulu’s 10-episode historical comedy-drama is arch, witty, twisty and knowing. Continue Reading TV REVIEW: With Crass Warfare, ‘The Great’ Casts A (Vodka) Gimlet Eye On Privilege
In ‘She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power,’ True Strength Is In Being Yourself
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation have rebooted the classic 1980s cartoon She-Ra: Princess of Power. The new version updates characters from the old show to reflect a more diverse audience for kids. Continue Reading In ‘She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power,’ True Strength Is In Being Yourself
BOOK REVIEW: Classic Literature Meets Modern Teen Drama In ‘By The Book’
In Amanda Sellet’s charming young adult romance, a teenage bookworm transfers to the local public high school and discovers that the literary classics she lives by aren’t quite a match for real life. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: Classic Literature Meets Modern Teen Drama In ‘By The Book’
WATCH: Missouri Penguins Enjoy ‘Morning Of Fine Art’ At Local Museum
The birds were allowed to waddle through the galleries of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Both the museum and the Kansas City Zoo, which is home to the penguins, have been closed due to pandemic. Continue Reading WATCH: Missouri Penguins Enjoy ‘Morning Of Fine Art’ At Local Museum
‘She’s Challenging You’: Alison Saar’s Sculptures Speak To Race, Beauty, Power
Saar says the nude in her 2019 sculpture Set to Simmer has a message for the viewer: “If you want to look at me, don’t just give me a sideways glance. Sit down in this chair and know me.” Continue Reading ‘She’s Challenging You’: Alison Saar’s Sculptures Speak To Race, Beauty, Power
‘Hamilton’ Coming To Disney+ On July 3, Bypassing 2021 Theatrical Release
A film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton was scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Now, it’s coming to Disney+ 15 months ahead of schedule. Continue Reading ‘Hamilton’ Coming To Disney+ On July 3, Bypassing 2021 Theatrical Release