Our reporter on the scene May 14, 2009
The Pixar team have already proved their deft hand for comedy in classics such as Toy Story and The Incredibles, but Up was also unexpectedly touching - a deliberate bid, according to director Pete Docter, to evoke the Capra-esque films of the 40s and 50s. Provided you didn't turn around and look at all the chin-stroking journalists in their fetching red goggles, that is. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
What's happened to 'higher' education? May 14, 2009
Think of that: delete the classics and add sociology. The commitment to relevance and to practicality inescapably leads to politicized and trendy teaching, for to be "contemporary" is, alas, to be contemporary in one's knowledge, one's methods, and one's passions. (Yahoo News)
Essential shoes for winter May 13, 2009
In short, this season play with your classics ... So, again, shake up the classics and put your own spin on the shoe choices this season. (iAfrica.com)
Vietnamese spicy beef soup - bun bo hue May 12, 2009
Yes, there might be a few Chinese classics on this menu but, despite the name, it's more Vietnamese than otherwise. Go straight for number three on the laminated picture menu and bun bo hue ($9) will arrive, rich of stock and heady with star anise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Star Trek' Has Whopping $76.5M Opening May 11, 2009
Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Rogue Pictures are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co.; Sony Pictures, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; DreamWorks, Paramount and Paramount Vantage are divisions of Viacom Inc.; Disney's parent is The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is a division of The Walt Disney Co.; 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. New Line, Warner Independent and Picturehouse... (Click2Houston, TX)
On the spice trail May 10, 2009
After more than a decade in the fashion industry, home-grown brand British India continues to draw attention with its timeless classics. WE are not high fashion, proclaims Pat Liew, founder and owner of home-grown fashion label, British India. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tanzania: Pan-Africanism in Mwalimu Nyerere's Thought May 9, 2009
If I were to use the language of Marxist classics, I would say Mwalimu understood Leninist politics better than Marx's political economy. Nkrumah's politics was not particularly astute but he had a better understanding of political economy. (allAfrica.com)
Top Bay artists often underappreciated in life May 5, 2009
Conner's collages and prints look back to classics of Surrealism. Some of his ink drawings suggest nano-psychedelia. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
PEOPLE en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities Apr 30, 2009
The magazine traveled to Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Mexico to shoot all 50 celebrities with three main themes in mind: natural beauty, new generation and Hollywood classics. The Hollywood classics section salutes some of the most memorable film icons including Eva Longoria posing as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Canada's Wonderland is the Number One destination for Summer Fun with 2 Parks In 1 Apr 30, 2009
Wonderland heats up summer with Motown classics and a boy genius' madcap inventions in two exciting new shows. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, located in International Showplace, relives the magic of the 50's and 60's through song and dance. (Canada Newswire)
Jim Jarmusch takes control Apr 30, 2009
" Andrew O'Hehir Friday, April 24, 2009 06:48 EDT Mike Tyson: Broke, wounded and misunderstood Photo by Larry McConkey/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Mike Tyson You see this kind of stuff a lot at film festivals; the subject or star or director of a film comes out onstage after the screening and gets a standing ovation, based more than anything else on the strange connection between what we just saw on the screen and what we are accustomed to call real life. So the scene in the Thtre... (Salon)
City skyline or marketing device? Apr 28, 2009
Page last updated at 11:10 GMT, Monday, 27 April 2009 12:10 UK. Changing Cityscapes: Manchester. (BBC News -- UK)
Turning profile into profit Apr 28, 2009
Newman, star of Hollywood classics including The Hustler and Butch and the Sundance Kid, died last year. But the company he began as a joke continues to turn over millions of dollars each year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mike Tyson: Broke, wounded and misunderstood Apr 28, 2009
Photo by Larry McConkey/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics ... From left, Sony Pictures Classics, Eitan Riklis, Icarus Films. (Salon)
Coachella music fest flies high Apr 20, 2009
Jones' band, which will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, has been playing together for less than two weeks, but they sounded well-honed on new material and classics such as Green Onions and Time Is Tight. Drummer Brad Morgan said when you're playing Time is Tight with Booker, "you have to be tight.". (USA Today -- Life)
Theyll get you my pretty Apr 16, 2009
Kim Peyton and Robin O Hare direct the musical, a combination of the two classics The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. The students are excited about the show, and 70 kids chose to participate, close to double the number who usually participate. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Beacon Hill's a true bistro, but with a French soul Apr 15, 2009
Other dishes are classics folded up like origami to make something new - a beet salad to wake up the bored diner, arriving at the table as nicely dressed greens beside a piece of crimson pie: the roots sliced thin, then layered with creme fraiche and eggs and cut into triangular wedges. Its texture approaches that of a sweet omelet at a sushi shop, dense but springy. (Boston Globe)
Roundup: Movies not to miss Apr 15, 2009
From left, Sony Pictures Classics, Eitan Riklis, Icarus Films. Scenes from (from left) "Every Little Step," "Lemon Tree," and "Oblivion.". (Salon)
A touch of Chanel for Pringle Apr 12, 2009
It has been the bedrock of success at privately-owned Chanel, where designer Karl Lagerfeld has produced variants of clothing classics, like the Chanel jacket, for two decades. Perfumes, watches, jewellery, shoes and cosmetics have been successfully spun off that couture base. (New York Post -- Business)
Andrew Tate The Easter message of new life and renewal is something of a constant in the not-so-fluffy world of sport. Read more Apr 12, 2009
This NY band reruns rock classics in reggae form writes Andrew Drever. . (The Age, Australia)
The storming funk Apr 7, 2009
As though they read our minds, at 8pm sharp, they strutted on to the stage and started to get the crowd going with their classics such as Free Your Mind and Deja Vu ... The set-list was built to please with stone-cold classics like Cosmic Girl, Alright, Little L, Space Cowboy, and Love Foolosophy hitting the sweet spot with the all-singing, all-dancing and all-sweating fans. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Magic Garden Apr 6, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
A Fine Vintage Apr 6, 2009
As seen here around town, vintage classics and retro revivals never go out of style. The late 1950s and early '60s are currently hot thanks to the TV show Mad Men, reports Betsey Brooks, owner of the Cafe Society vintage boutique in Brookline. (Boston Globe)
March Madness Blog Apr 5, 2009
Sweet because we still have three potential classics waiting to tip off ... That s not to say we don t have a couple of potential classics on our hands. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Shop til you drop at these great districts Apr 1, 2009
But much like a Chanel suit, when it comes to planning a shopping trip, you can never go wrong with the classics: Paris, London, New York and Los Angeles. Although Paris used to be the destination for high-end designers, the shopping landscape changed as the dollar lost traction against the euro and prices went sky-high. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Helen Levitt, 95; captured images of NYC street life Apr 1, 2009
Helen Levitt, a master of street photography whose images of children playing in New York during the late 1930s and early '40s are classics of 20th-century photography, died Sunday at her home in Manhattan. She was 95. (Boston Globe)
March Madness Blog (updated 10:15 a.m.) Mar 30, 2009
That s not to say we don t have a couple of potential classics on our hands. At 11:20 a.m., Louisville battles Michigan State in one of the best coaching match-ups you can get in college basketball. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
10 best bargain bites in Sydney Mar 30, 2009
The classics are there - patatas bravas ($11), albondigas (meatballs, $17. 50) and mushroom tortilla with romesco sauce ($13) - but there are also more creative twists, such as morcilla (black pudding) with chickpeas and cuttlefish ($16. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The World Is Watching Mar 28, 2009
I think that's going to go down as one of the all-time classics. Unfortunately, it's true. (Fox News)
Spring fashion: Simple and versatile Mar 26, 2009
What people are buying are classics, like grays and neutrals. Pieces that they will be able to wear longer than a season. (Boston Globe)
10 GREAT MEALS Mar 24, 2009
At lunch or dinner, hit the dining room for ropa vieja and other classics for 15 or so; it's best on weekdays, when you should brush up your Spanish beforehand to maximize eavesdropping potential on the white shirted-black tied politicos who gather for gossiping and powerbroking. Info: 1654 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, (305) 672-8707. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
What we don’t know about the ACC Atlantic Mar 21, 2009
Enjoy March Madness but leave the fall classics to the big boys. acc plays football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The chic side of St. Louis Mar 20, 2009
The Time Boutique pays tribute to modern classics -- this is the place to snag that perfect little black dress -- and has a full-service, in-store salon. Book a wardrobe consultation with owner Jennifer Gray to pull together your fashion foundation and learn how to edit your closet to best showcase your body type. (CNN -- Travel)
'American Idol' contestants head to Motown Mar 19, 2009
Founder Berry Gordy Jr. and singer Smokey Robinson will film segments Thursday with "Idol" contestants who will be working on Motown classics. Gordy representative Nancy Neiman tells The Detroit News the two men will be on "a tight schedule" and will leave immediately afterward. (Yahoo News)
Richardson was a true daughter of the theater Mar 19, 2009
Richardson, schooled in the classics on stage in London, made her Broadway debut in 1993 in another Roundabout revival, Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie." In it, she played the title character, an unhappy young woman who falls from grace into the world's oldest profession. Using a flat, nondescript Midwestern accent with just a trace of Swedish (Greta Garbo starred in the movie version), she projected an eerie sadness touched with more than a little youthful defiance. (Yahoo News)
5 Spring Coats, Boots, Bags for Under $50 Mar 19, 2009
This season, she said, rainwear is about classics with a twist and of course, recession-friendly. The Trench Coat. (ABC News)
Robyn's five fashion lessons Mar 18, 2009
Now I have nothing against these classics, but they simply aren't fashion items for summer 2009. It is interesting therefore that there are a few people still making them work and I doff my proverbial cap to them. (iAfrica.com)
Richardson 'serious': Mar 18, 2009
An hour later, Richardson "was not feeling good'' and an ambulance was called to take her to the Centre Hospitalier Laurentien in Ste-Agathe, Quebec. She was later transferred to Sacre-Coeur hospital in Montreal, the resort said. Officials said the family was to make a statement from the United States on Wednesday. The website IrishCentral.com, which broke the story, quoted a Montreal hospital insider as saying that Richardson had suffered a traumatic brain injury. Neeson, who has been married... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Natasha Richardson in critical condition after skiing accident Mar 18, 2009
People - Entertainment - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fashion through the ages Mar 15, 2009
" Fifties: "Assuming you're happy with your signature styles, update the classics with the new season's colours, fabrics or fashion elements. If the trend roller coaster is still a thrill ride, by all means shop for the look of the moment, but keep an eagle eye out for what works for you. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
ShirtsMyWay.com Custom Made Dress... Mar 14, 2009
S101 : I love some of the classics you've presented already, and the names are quite catchy. Fast Track , Super Hero , and Black Ice are all very modern looks I think and blend very nicely with your more traditional swatches. (Suite101.com)
Natasha Bedingfield has designs on marriage Mar 12, 2009
I went out and got a job early on, probably minimum wage so that I could spend extra on -- you know, your parents just buy you like classics, right -- so I could go and get my own little cool things. CNN: How would you describe your style. (CNN -- Showbiz)
* Laid-back Lahore faces a frightening future Mar 10, 2009
The theater is known for plays ranging from high-brow Urdu classics such as Toba Tek Singh and Hotel Mohenjedaro to Punjabi stage dramas full of raucous humor and suggestive dance moves popular with the working class. Recently, female dancers were ordered to cover up and theater timings were shifted to earlier in the evening in an effort to encourage more families to attend and to preempt criticism from religious extremists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Zohra Sehgal: Naughty in her 90s Mar 9, 2009
The doyenne of theatre lights up the screen in her rare outings, whether its exchanging smart one-liners as with Amitabh Bachchan as his mother in Cheeni Kum or in classics My Beautiful Laundrette, Tandoori Nights and and The Jewel In the Crown. Meet the one and only Zohra Sehgal. (India Times, India)
Premium sportswear Mar 9, 2009
That has been my goal: to create fresh, modern classics with an individual sense of style, not to follow trends but use fashion to express yourself ... Each season I like to update classics with contemporary cuts, colours and other changes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
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36 hours in Madrid - International Herald Tribune. 36 HOURS IN MADRID Finally free of construction, the Spanish capital is once again a welcome destination for walkers who want to explore its many sites. (International Herald Tribune)
How many celebrity scents do we need? Mar 5, 2009
"There's an entire generation of consumers out there that only knows about celebrity fragrances and doesn't know about the classics. Now it's stack 'em high and watch 'em fly.". Once upon a time, all we had was the classics. (Boston Globe)
From Sketch To Stage Mar 3, 2009
We take classics and rework them. There are so many levels of costuming that I like. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rebuilding fashion: Call in the architects Mar 3, 2009
The clothes looked classy and right for now, always with thoughtful design details to illuminate classics, as in cape shoulders, swelling sleeves and even elbow-length gloves to give a feeling of class. The only decoration was a rose, built into a glove or a neckline, except for the shoes themselves, where intricate fretted work produced leather lace that, in its decorative effect, offset the clean lines of the clothes. (International Herald Tribune)
• Event Calendar Feb 27, 2009
Country Classics, 8 p.m. to midnight at Snake River Elks Lodge, 412 E. 200 S. Open to the public; 5 per person or 9 per couple. Dinner available 6-9 p.m.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Californian Reese wins Classic Feb 26, 2009
Reese, who has qualified for 10 Classics in 11 years as a pro, was moved to tears by the accomplishment he described as not as big as winning Angler of the Year. This is a fickle sport and every bass fisherman is driven to win this event, Reese said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* ISABELLE WEN Daringdoyen Feb 25, 2009
IW: As a matter of fact, when I was headed out this morning, my mom called me and thats the first thing she said after asking about my health: Fifi [Wens nickname], let me tell you, if you want to design clothes, you have to design classics, the basics, because the economic crisis has changed everyone. They dont want to buy luxury clothes like yours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Calvin Klein, Chado Ralph Rucci and more.... Feb 21, 2009
Camel - alternating with navy - were favored colors for sportswear classics from peacoat to trench, with a long, belted pantsuit adding a military touch. But when Hilfiger switched to "feminine" looks - dresses in candy pink satin or sugar pink lam. (International Herald Tribune)
The Color Of Metal Feb 20, 2009
Michael Kors is addressing what he calls "modern times" - designers don't like to mention the economy - by serving up a fall collection of classics with a twist. Turtlenecks and women's tweed suits have sexy-but-not-skin-baring cutouts around the collar bone, sheath dresses and sweaters both the get the one-shoulder treatment and the overall strong silhouette is fueled by origami-folded shoulders, perhaps a more user-friendly alternative to shoulder pads. (CBS News)
`Friday the 13th' takes $43.6M box-office slice Feb 19, 2009
Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Rogue Pictures are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co.; Sony Pictures, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; DreamWorks, Paramount and Paramount Classics are divisions of Viacom Inc.; Disney's parent is The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is a division of The Walt Disney Co.; 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. New Line, Warner Independent and Picturehouse... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
* Ol green eyes Feb 18, 2009
The myth is so established, one forgets that in the 1960s and early 1970s, he made a lot of schlocky, forgettable westerns as well as classics such as The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. The cowboy, marshal or gunslinger whose idea of showing emotion is to shift a cigar from one side of his mouth to the other is a heroic type we are supposed to have outgrown. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Estelle Bennett, a singer for the Ronettes, is dead at 67 Feb 17, 2009
Over the next three years the Ronettes released a series of singles that have become classics, including "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" and "Walking in the Rain," though none of the singles after "Be My Baby" reached the Top 20. The three young women developed their signature look together, but Estelle, who attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, had a particular flair for fashion and design. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Council airs Quadricentennial funding Feb 16, 2009
n Classics @ The Point Theatre Ensemble production of Thomas - 4,000. n Transportation to the Half Moon replica from community center - 1,500. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Peter Gabriel will sit out Oscars Feb 14, 2009
The 26-track album - which will be released as a two-CD set and a DVD - includes Cohen classics such as "If It Be Your Will," "I'm Your Man," and "Hallelujah." (BILLBOARD). Awwww'I have to tell you, and I'm not trying to be melodramatic, with my husband, every day is Valentine's Day. (Boston Globe)
2/12-15: NBA All-Star events Feb 12, 2009
Ludacris' hits include What Them Girls Like and old classics like Stand Up, as well as the pro-Obama song Politics as Usual. See him live as part of KKFR-FM (98. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Valentine's Day events Feb 12, 2009
The Carolyn Eynon Singers perform an array of Broadway classics from the 40s to the present ... Bring your special someone and enjoy Air Supply classics including, Lost in Love, Even the Nights are Better and All Out of Love ... The Carolyn Eynon Singers preform an array of Broadway classics from the 40s to the present. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Joel, John get their kicks from Gillette Feb 11, 2009
Classics comics "The Shield" star Michael Chiklis has hit on a novel idea - a graphic novel, that is. Variety reports that the Andover-bred actor is launching a series of comic books based on the Greek gods. (Boston Globe)
Mike Mills: The Only Way Out Is Through Feb 9, 2009
His repertoire includes design and music classics for artists such as Sonic Youth, Beastie Boys, Beck and Air, but also for fashion labels such as Supreme, Marc Jacobs or X-Girl. In his works, Mike Mills successfully creates a lifestyle without ever lapsing into banality or losing a sense of pretension. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Community newsletter: Racine library offers Black History Month selections Feb 8, 2009
Classics; contemporary fiction; general non-fiction; social issues; other. Would you prefer that the group have an experienced facilitator leader. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Robin Wilson's "Lewis Carroll in Numberland" Feb 8, 2009
(One of his classics: A cup contains 50 spoonfuls of brandy, and another contains 50 spoonfuls of water. A spoonful of brandy is taken from the first cup and mixed into the second cup. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
