A theatrical vehicle for satire and fun, the history of farce dates back to medieval times and has evolved over the centuries into a distinct genre of comedy. Above image: Honoré Daumier (1808–1879) Lower the...
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Pauline Adamek
Beowulf reimagined: “Feast.”
The epic poem Beowulf is being presented as a solo performance with a twist – reimagining the famous verses as a cautionary tale. FEAST. will have its West Coast premiere for a five-week run, March...
Two new exhibits at Academy Museum
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is excited to introduce two new exhibitions: “Color in Motion,” an immersive journey into the transformative power of color in film, curated by Jessica Neville and team...
LA Opera presents “Drácula” (1931 Spanish version)
Drácula, the 1931 Spanish-language film, is a notable adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It was produced by Universal Pictures and released concurrently with the more famous English-language version...
Getty returns Ancient Bronze Couch to Türkiye
The team of researchers and art experts at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles have collaborated with officials in Türkiye to arrange the return of this valuable and historical object – rare archaeological artifact...