The eighth James Bond film, Live and Let Die , was the first film to feature Roger Moore as the British secret agent. Sean Connery had returned to the role in Diamonds Are Forever after George Lazenby’s brief one-film outing ( On Her Majesty’s Secret Service ), but his time as Bond was over (except, [...]
Miles not only can pop his chest but he can also ‘pop’ his ears (weird). Francis is studying electronics and robotics (nerdy cool). Jessie is a visual artist. Lisa and Caroline are ex-beauty pageant contestants (no surprise). Izaak is a compulsive winker (wink, wink) and when he was younger, Danny danced with his sister and [...]
The urban Indian’s behaviour unfolds from his cultural values. The first value of the Indian is his belief that the world is zero-sum, where there is no gain without loss. Each man looks out for his best interest, and there is no understanding of a collective good. This makes the Indian an opportunist. On the [...]
Whatever your position on the above, at first sight the artlessly dressed Hebrew youth that filled the Sadler’s Wells stage seemed easily dismissable. Barefoot in cut-offs and T-shirts as if they’d just bowled in off the beach at Haifa, they look too chunky and low-slung to be dancers. The women have bosoms and bums, for [...]
Welles began his War of the Worlds with a short disclaimer, which was missed by listeners who tuned in late. It was the only explanation of the true nature of the broadcast. The broadcast from the 20th floor of CBS New York studios began with music by a Latin orchestra until a voice broke in: [...]
Tonight on Strictly Come Dancing was the night of the dramatic Paso Doble or the grace of a Viennese Waltz. Each year, no matter how good or bad the celeb, the Paso always fills them with dread. No one ever feels comfortable about the performance aspect of the dance. In terms of the Viennese Waltz [...]
Wotan’s dream signified Wagner’s dream to build something of greater significance than luxury housing. The composer talked King Ludwig II of Bavaria into financing his villa and an opera house specially designed for his work in Bayreuth, Germany. After 132 years, the exclusive Bayreuth Festival is still devoted exclusively to Wagner’s operas, still run under [...]
PREVIEW N.C. Dance Theatre presents three new works and two familiar pieces in its annual showcase of contemporary choreography. For mature audiences. When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7:30p.m. Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Nov. 7-8.
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Billy Elliot the Musical. Where: Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., New York. When: Now in previews, opens Nov. 13. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. How much: $41.50-$126.50. Call (212) 239-6200 or visit billyelliotbroadway.com .