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Are Video Games Art?

Are Video Games Art? I’ve been playing video games for as long as I can remember, so when Roger Ebert came out a few years ago and claimed “video games can never be art,” I was one of the many who voiced their objections. Are video games…

Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Man Who Made an Icon

Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Man Who Made an Icon By far the most iconic image in the film adaptation of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, strolling down 5th Avenue in the early, empty hours of the morning…
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Everlasting Intrigue

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Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Everlasting Intrigue There are stories so universal that they are told over and over again. The tales of Don Quixote have been made into over forty different operas; Romeo and Juliet have had their stars cross’d…

The Kennedy Center Honors Take Wing

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The Kennedy Center Honors and Blackwing Pencils The Kennedy Center Honors, which recognizes a select few recipients for their sterling contributions to culture through a lifetime in the performing arts, airs tonight on CBS throughout the United…

When Words Aren’t Enough: Music in Film

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When Words Aren't Enough: Music in Film There is a story surrounding composer John Williams and the score for “Schindler’s List,” one of the most moving and memorable instances of music in film. As both director Steven Spielberg and Williams…

Of Innocence and Rage: Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Films

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It's a good month to be Martin Scorsese. Not only does one of America's greatest film-makers turn 69 today, but his latest film, "Hugo," has already garnered positive critical buzz before its November 23 release date. Looking back at some of…

Pencils and Pop Culture: Pencils, Puzo and "The Godfather"

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Pencils and Pop Culture: Pencils, Puzo & "The Godfather" It stands as one of the most revered films of all time with a dedicated fan following and scores of critical plaudits. However, had it not been for the unique, intense collaboration…

Pencils and Pop-Culture: Happy Birthday, Carrie Fisher!

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Pencils and Pop-Culture: Happy Birthday, Carrie Fisher! A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a princess was born to two parents of supernova celebrity stature. Okay, so that's not quite how the story goes; the galaxy was Beverly Hills,…