Oscars 2017: Applause for inclusion + one big shocker
Monday, February 27th, 2017Oscars 2017 was humming along until the final award for Best Picture made unprecedented history. What a finale!
Oscars 2017 was humming along until the final award for Best Picture made unprecedented history. What a finale!
2016 was a fine year for film. As the Academy Awards approach, here are my picks for who’s taking home the golden guy – who will win (vs. who should win and who’s missing). We’re off!
In 2009, The High Line became a reality. Now, The Lowline is poised to reclaim a vacant space for public good, and further the use technology in 21st century living. What could be better?
On Valentine’s Day, when flowers or chocolate don’t fit the bill for that special someone in your life, a specially chosen book is great alternative. It’s a keeper, and is calorie-light.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye 2016: A year of extreme highs and lows, and very little middle ground. If politics are a barometer of the country, then the year could be described as feverish. My year in review.
Best films of 2016: This year proved to be another good year for film. Originality flourished, indies rebounded with great filmmaking, and documentary storytelling continued to be strong.
For anyone who appreciates historical photography, graphics and maps, here are resources to get lost in. These two collections house more than 100,000 digitized images for research and personal use.
A happy accident occurred in a lab at Oregon State University. Out of the blue, a new and brilliant blue pigment called YInMn was discovered.
Think there’s nothing new in the world – that every place, every inch of the globe has been discovered? Stop by AtlasObscura.com where you’ll find a huge collection of places that may still be new to you.
The Gallery at Reinstein|Ross has put together an exquisite show called Read and Worn. Five artists craft stunning, wearable art from books. For those who love vintage books, paper… and jewelry, this exhibit is a must-see.