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July 2015 viewing diary

Posted on August 1, 2015 by sheila

Faith of Our Fathers (2015; d. Carey Scott). A poorly done Christian movie. My review at Rogerebert.com. In Stereo (2015; d. Mel Rodriguez III). The second terrible movie I’ve had to see and review in June. My review at Rogerebert.com. … Continue reading →

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Review: Tap World (2015)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by sheila

“Rhythm is the international language.” That’s just one quote of many about the importance of rhythm in Dean Hargrove’s Tap World a celebration of the global tap dancing community. Coming in at a brisk 72 minutes, Tap World makes its … Continue reading →

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Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lil’ Buck Together: Perfection

Posted on February 7, 2015 by sheila

For their Fall 2015 menswear collection, Rag and Bone launched a video featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lil’ Buck. Directed by George Greville, it’s a mini-masterpiece of movement and images, completely hypnotic and gorgeous, sexy and strange.

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Saturday Night Fever Dance Scene: 14 Shots

Posted on June 30, 2014 by sheila

A really great piece by Mike D’Angelo at the A.V. Club about the importance of editing, and how it works in the iconic dance scene in Saturday Night Fever. One choice excerpt, but definitely read the whole thing and then … Continue reading →

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Review: Make Your Move (2014)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by sheila

I’m a sucker for a good dance movie. Make Your Move is really good! Derek Hough, from Dancing With the Stars is a thrilling performer, but he’s not the only one. There are many wonderful and innovative dance sequences. I … Continue reading →

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The Books: Life Stories: Profiles from The New Yorker; edited by David Remnick; ‘Isadora’, by Janet Flanner

Posted on June 22, 2013 by sheila

Next up on the essays shelf: Life Stories: Profiles from The New Yorker, edited by David Remnick Finished up with the excerpts from The Fun of It, a collection of “Talk of the Town” pieces from The New Yorker. Before … Continue reading →

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Incredible

Posted on March 2, 2013 by sheila
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Pas De Deux

Posted on December 8, 2012 by sheila

Saw this commercial before Lincoln yesterday. I love it. Normally I hate commercials that run before movies. This one immediately grabbed me, and didn’t let me go until it was over. Well done.

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The Books: Twenty-Eight Artists and Two Saints, ‘The Flame’, by Joan Acocella

Posted on October 24, 2012 by sheila

On the essays shelf: Twenty-eight Artists and Two Saints: Essays by Joan Acocella. Acocella’s 2002 essay ‘The Flame’, about modern dance pioneer Martha Graham, is both a profile of the artist (who was dead at the time of the writing), … Continue reading →

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The Books: Twenty-Eight Artists and Two Saints, ‘The Soloist’, by Joan Acocella

Posted on October 22, 2012 by sheila

On the essays shelf: Twenty-eight Artists and Two Saints: Essays by Joan Acocella. One of Acocella’s most famous essays (it has been anthologized elsewhere), is her giant profile of Mikhail Baryshnikov, done for The New Yorker in 1998. It may … Continue reading →

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