The (Gasp!) Canadian Who Played Abraham Lincoln
An old trick of the media is to suggest an upcoming event will cause Great Offence and Controversy, without waiting to see if it actually does. Source: The (Gasp!) Canadian … Continue reading
Leicester, Middleham and That Play | Matt’s History Blog
Originally posted on First Night History:
Antony Sher as Richard III for the Royal Shakespeare Company [1984] The performances of Shakespeare’s Richard III scheduled to take place inside Leicester Cathedral…
Controversy Erupts Over The “Non-Whites” Only Casting Call For The Hamilton Musical | JONATHAN TURLEY
There is an interesting controversy surrounding the hit musical “Hamilton” on Broadway. I have not yet seen the play on a trip to New York but I have been told … Continue reading
Oscars 2016: Winners Announced at 88th Academy Awards | Variety
In an upset victory, newspaper drama “Spotlight” won best picture at the 88th Academy Awards over heavily favored survival epic “The Revenant.” The drama about the Boston Globe’s investigation into … Continue reading