CHICAGO — Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence broke down at a meeting with federal agents in September 2014 about nude photos of her that had been splashed on the internet as part of a shocking computer hack known as “Celebgate.” “She became very distraught and I had to stop the interview at one point because of […]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAAmericans are fascinated by the past lives of their presidents. Hollywood too. It’s an obvious curiosity. Seeing the commander in chief in college, getting stoned or chasing young love is like running into your math teacher at Applebee’s: You know that side of the person exists, but it’s still pretty weird to see up close.
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAThe decision of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to stop standing for the national anthem has provoked a lot of debate, to say the least. It’s also re-opened a discussion about whether “The Star-Spangled Banner” is actually racist. Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem, “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” after witnessing the failure
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, USABy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Sounds can evoke memories in the interconnected world of music. Many recollections came to mind as I listened to the Summerfest concert Tuesday evening, August 23 in Sherwood Hall. This concert included a 7 p.m. Prelude, which featured the Beacon Street Trio performing the Brahms Piano Trio in B
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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — With the death of Gene Wilder, the world lost someone who consistently made us laugh. Anyone who enjoyed movie comedies over the past 50 years feels this loss. The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Wilder began his career as a serious actor appearing on Broadway in One Flew Over
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Lawrence Baron, Theatre, Film & BroadcastGene Wilder’s family announced he passed away of “complications from Alzheimer’s disease” at the age 83 in his home in Connecticut on Monday. The iconic actor and comedian suffered privately from the progressive brain disorder for three years before succumbing to the disease’s complications. More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today,
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Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Jennie Starr SAN DIEGO — When we first learned about the Wandering Israeli, a show performed more than 600 times across Israel and regularly at National Theater, the Cameri, and their US tour, we knew it was a show that would provide an evening of connection to Israel we’re always looking to share with
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego Calendar, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Local playwright Janet S. Tiger is on a roll…or is it a bialy? Her latest success was winning first place for Day Job and honorable mention for the Jewish-themed Breeding Grounds in the 2016 Script Tease of New Plays. Breeding Grounds started off this successful year at the Center for Jewish Culture, winning
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San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAAs my traveling companion and I trudged up a hill on a sweltering summer’s day, we passed the kibbutz swimming pool, a dusty industrial zone, and a cowshed. We then walked past an abandoned social hall with weeds growing out of its cracks until we finally entered a modest stucco concert venue. Inside, a man
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Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual ArtsSan Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name
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International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials
Bertrand Court by Michelle Brafman, © 2016 Prospect Park Books;; ISBN 978193-8849800; 255 pages. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –Bertrand Court might be found in any suburban city of the United States; its characters are as familiar as your next door neighbors. Through Brafman’s fictional work, however, you may gain keener insight into your
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison
By Eva Trieger VISTA, California -It almost doesn’t matter what’s on stage at the Moonlight Amphitheater because the venue is itself, so enchanting. I said “almost” because of course, to paraphrase some British fellow, the show’s the thing! Moonlight’s production of Titanic:The Musical was aligned with the Broadway production that first opened in 1997, the same year
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. We’re all familiar with the larger than life variety: Superman, The Hulk and that ilk. However, one heroine stands out as a giant, despite her unassuming, diminutive stature. Irena Sendler, at only 4’11” was undoubtedly a hero. Sendlerowa, a Polish nurse
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Eva Trieger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast