The Arts  

A long look at art and artists that live in Beaufort County and those that choose to entertain us here within our borders, and within our region, and on occasion, from outside our region.

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Life's messages made funny ... at least to some folks.
"Burn After Reading," the latest edition in Ethan and Joel Coen's offbeat and often distinctive films: some comedies, some dramas, some from another world of intellect, was exactly what I expected - overwhelmingly eclectic.
Here we have a variety of Golf Stories, tales and cartoons that may tickle your fancy if you are an avid golfer, or to just remind you why you no longer play.
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" was surprisingly funny. Laughing out loud at neurotic Europeans and American Tourists is rather more humorous than considering the humor wrapped in the neurosis of Manhattan natives, which has been the staple of previous Woody Allen Movies.
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" gives us a slow, drawn look at his last days as a paranoid sociopath and the aftermath that rewarded his place in history as a folk hero.
Just a few more funny stories and low tales from our friend, Gene, which is our way of saying: "Have a good day."
The story was originally based on an alien abduction script that I wrote a while back, but I just didn't have the resources to produce a viable science-fiction film.
Yes, I knew there were problems at the state level in the North Carolina Democrat Party, but then again, whom among us "should cast the first stone" ... and by that, I mean: Just look at way the leadership of the Republican party politicians in Raleigh comport themselves.
Our friend Gene has sent us another group of interesting stories. A little humor helps us to muddle through.
It is just that he was so drastically different - odd in most people's estimation - that one, I believe, would need to have lived just a piece of his unique existence to understand his genius.
Middle-aged widower Walter Vale finds richness to his life by discovering that he matters, that others matter. Walter is a miserable man who admits, "I pretend at life. I pretend to work, but, in fact I haven't done any real work for some time."
I, like many others, mourned the passing of John Lennon in December, 1980. Not unlike those sad times, Levon Helm of the The Band, passed today, and like the musical promise of John Lennon, unfulfilled, he will be missed for all he accomplished.
Thank-you Ed Harris for bringing to the "silver screen," and my 40" Liquid Crystal Display, a subtle and beautifully filmed story of the old southwest that keeps the "Western" motif alive for future generations.
The hugely popular"The Hunger Games," by virtue alone of the unavoidable comparison to the recently completed titular series of novels by Suzanne Collins, and other memorable films by cinematic directors of high standing, may have unduly influenced the opinion of many, who might have otherwise form.
Admittedly, I knew nothing of the much loved series of graphic novels, "Watchmen." Whenever a film is done from a fictional depiction of humanity, or a science fictional depiction of a supposed humanity, many humans complain that the book was much better.
More Holy Humor, or Part II from our friend Gene.
Some folks like their coffee blonde and sweet, but their comedy black. If you are one of that rare breed, you will probably get quite a few belly laughs from the directorial sophomore effort of Bobcat Goldthwaite: "World's Greatest Dad."
Another raft of laugh along with Gene stories ...
In the heart of all real men there is compassion for all things true.
Buck Howard knows it has been a long time since his 61 appearances on the "Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," and he needs a comeback in the worst way.
Here below is a compilation of humorous contributions about religion from our friend, Gene Scarborough.
The film "Knowing" uses the science fiction genre to introduce either theme that are plausible, in these days as our civilization struggles to rediscover its collective soul.
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
In most wars the eventual victims are the noncombatants. World War II started differently.
John Michael Shanley: wrote the play, wrote the screenplay and directed the film, and used this control of quality to insure that he would produce an outstanding film that is tight at just 104 minutes, with no waste in time or the talent hired to produce it.
Both boys are the "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas." Their individual stories that led them to that conclusion represent the intertwined paths of these two fated peoples: the Germans and the Jews.
Tonight is Oscar Night. Many of you are watching some are not, but not to worry if you can't get that French production designer's name just right.
The Good Lovelies expressed themselves in a manner that they are well acquainted to: The perfectly constructed, well blended harmonies of three lovely ladies singing as one.
Families can be Difficult ... They also can be one's strength to weather the certain difficulties in life that test any resolve for happiness.
Irrespective of any political message inherent with the commercial, Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" ad, featuring Clint Eastwood, it was most notable on two fronts: It was by far the most successful commercial in Super Bowl XLVI and Clint Eastwood can still command our attention.
Even though this film has its comedic moments, Cancer is a serious subject, so you best bring your "big boy pants" to watch this one.
Those were different times in a desperate South, and consequently, this is a story that aches to be told.
Mary Surratt may have been a loving mother, but it would eventually kill her. Regardless, President Lincoln was murdered and retribution must be exacted, irrespective of the accused's culpability.
Yes, it is true that Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra did "return for a second helping at the Turnage Theater."
This remake of the 1939 film by Director / Actor Gary Sinise, of John Steinbeck's classic novel, communicates well lengths men will go to survive, and yet retain some semblance of dignity.
For some mysterious purpose, some broken men may only find themselves when hanging on by a thread.
A collection of Dubstep dancing featuring NONSTOP, IGLIDE, and GHIBI from Youtube...
Depressive tragedy plays out to its conclusion, and finds an entire community in a quandary of rotten choices.
A few minutes into the movie and I got a little worried. The dialogue, especially during the first few scenes really made me want to cringe.
The new year, 2011, rolled around and while one may well wonder - will the the Turnage Foundation their financial ship - one could be at least thankful for the wonderful shows booked for presentation later in the year.
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