Lots going on this week, from a new play opening at the Alley Theatre to African Footprint at the Madame Walker.
Me, I had my first Storytelling Arts experience at the Indiana Historical Society, visited the Indianapolis Art Center and caught up on the indy film “Chalk” and the underrated fantasy flick “Stardust.”
How about you?
What did you see, read, watch or experience?
I look forward to reading your thoughts.
And stay tuned for information on the next IBJ Night at the Movies.
Me, I had my first Storytelling Arts experience at the Indiana Historical Society, visited the Indianapolis Art Center and caught up on the indy film “Chalk” and the underrated fantasy flick “Stardust.”
How about you?
What did you see, read, watch or experience?
I look forward to reading your thoughts.
And stay tuned for information on the next IBJ Night at the Movies.
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I'm late on this, but watched Juno...and absolutely loved it. I have to say that it's one of my favorite movies, ever.
While there we perused the art showing featuring black artists (I believe the opening was a week or so back). Found some of the art to be very inspiring - but was also turned off by some. A couple of pieces sparked an interesting conversation - why did this artist choose to depict the violence sadly found in our cities of late? While the artwork, showing gang violence, was exceptionally done - I'm not sure what the message was. Was it glorification of the horrorific act or was it trying to show beauty in such an ugly act? I'm not sure - nor am I sure I am the artists primary audience. At any rate - the graphite work was very well handled - just not my choice of subject.
On a lighter note - we also enjoyed watching many movies we checked out from the library - including Dreamgirls and An Officer and a Gentleman.
It was a relaxing weekend - capped off by a NASCAR nap on Sunday that ended when of our own Hoosier natives crossed the line first under the checkered flag.
Color Me Free: A common misconception is that Christopher Guest made This is Spinal Tap (not sure if you have that misconception--wasn't clear from your note). FYI: It was Rob Reiner's first feature as a director. Years since I've seen Topkapi! but I love rediscovering classic action/adventure films. I'm about due for another visit with The Magnificent Seven.
CC: I'll be writing about the Indianapolis Art Center show in this week's IBJ.
Leslie: Yes, Stardust is certainly in the Princess Bride ballpark--although less self-conscious (I love PB's self-consciousness by the way. I'm not knocking it). I started to read Stardust to my kids years ago but quickly realized it was an adult book and bailed. The film found a good balance between the two.
--Lou
And don't you mean Spinal Tap was Marty DiBergi's first feature? ;-)
By the way, David's next work with Dance Kaleidoscope, The French Connection, runs March 20-23. Interesting to see a dance work labeled for mature audiences. Hmmmmm
--Lou
David