I am a total fan of James Franco. Even thought his appearance at the Oscars in red dress and blond wig was funny. He’s a distant cousin…which I tell everyone I can, every chance I get.
Category: Arts
Mr. Snowman: Neighborliness in Tough Times
Rather than engage in namecalling and derision, I’ll quit now –and simply thank whomever built Mr. Snowman for your neighborliness and sense of fun. You really brightened my day!
Art of Decay: Where Do We Go From Here?
In pondering the curators’ decisions to highlight these artists, I can’t help but conclude that they’re making a statement about the current state of civilization, politics, and art. But I ask, where do we go from here?
Window Shopping at Anthropologie, H Square
Anthropologie, located at 48 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA has taken over the old Design Research building–which has sat almost empty for over a year since Crate and Barrel moved out. The store carries an enticing array of clothing, jewelry, shoes, boots and bags–most items are a bit ornate for my simple tastes but definitely worth a visit if only to see the store’s beautiful and creative arrangements of merchandise.
Love and Other Drugs: Funny but Difficult
But while the is full of sex scenes and Viagara jokes, don’t be fooled: it’s funny and enjoyable but deals with difficult and provocative themes.
Eat, Love and Pray you don’t have to see it again
My mom, who is getting a bit forgetful, told me that if she forgot the title and went to see it again I have her permission to put her in a home.
Mao’s Last Dancer–breathtakingly beautiful
Mao’s Last Dancer is so moving that I even teared up at times. I’d give it 3 and 3/4 stars–and a great recommendation for anyone who likes dance and US patriotism.
Whale of an Exhibit at Williams College Museum
I love the Williams College Museum of Art. Yesterday, Sara and I drove over from Albany–and found one wonderful surprise after another.