Arts
The Arts
Successful, Sentimental And Satirized, ‘Love Story’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago, a simple but tragic love story became a global sensation that stunned the entertainment industry. Love Story, the romantic tearjerker starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw, broke box office records and the book it was based on was a bestseller that was translated into more than 30 languages.
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 10 – Part 2: Ted Tremper On Finding Humor And Accepting Failure
In part two of this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” comedy writer Ted Tremper talks about how jokes impact thoughts and beliefs in an accessible way. And he discusses how he implements rules from his mother and advice from his father in his daily life.
Holiday Rom-Coms Go Beyond Diversity To Center New Christmas Stars
Rare were the Christmas rom-coms with Asian, queer, Latinx or disabled characters. When Black characters started to show up, they generally played sidekicks — or they starred in family holiday movies, not the kind of Christmas rom-coms where Mom’s always there to help with a thorny relationship dilemma, the cider is forever mulled and not a single problem can’t be solved by declaring love under the mistletoe.
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 9 – Part 1: Comedy Writer Ted Tremper On Finding Humor In Tragedy
In part one of this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” comedy writer Ted Tremper talks about growing up in the Northwest as the overweight-funny kid. He says his mom’s untimely death while he was in college shaped much of his outlook on life and his career. Tremper has written for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,”” I Love You, America” with Sarah Silverman, and has written his own episodic comedy called “Shrink.”
‘He Makes Us Love George Smiley:’ The Legacy Of John Le Carré, Master Of The Spy Thriller
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with British writer Robert Harris about the legacy of John le Carré, whom he’s called “one of the great post-war British novelists” and who died Saturday at age 89.
No ‘Nutcracker’? Or ‘Messiah’? How Theaters Are Facing A COVID Christmas
In normal times, audiences would be flocking to theaters for Christmas productions right now. But 2020 is anything but normal — especially when it comes to holiday traditions.
New Indie Wrestling Film ‘The Last Champion’ Offers Familiar Inland Northwest Sights
Northwesterners watching the new indie film will immediately recognize the towering grain elevators, undulating blankets of hills that stretch to the horizon and vast and vibrant sunsets of the Palouse.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Ordesa’ Is A Difficult Read — But Stick With It
Manuel Vilas’ quiet, intensely sad new, about a middle-aged man trying to connect with his estranged family while thinking a lot of deep thoughts about death, requires patience, but it’s worth it.
‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 8: Stella Williams On Diversity In Literature And Art’s Impact On Community
In this episode of “Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella,” author Stella Williams shares how her love for reading at a young age drove her to write about stories that showcased characters that looked like her.
Roald Dahl Family Apologizes For Children’s Author’s Anti-Semitism
The apology, which appeared as a note on the official Roald Dahl website, comes 30 years after the author’s death.
New Documentary ‘Billie’ Explores Mysteries Of Billie Holiday And Her Biographer
The film continues writer Linda Kuehl’s unfinished investigation into Holiday’s life through never-before-heard interviews with jazz luminaries, and explores her experiences with institutional racism.
BOOK REVIEW: Finding A Voice And Coming To Terms With A Stutter In ‘I Talk Like A River’
Jordan Scott is a poet, a master of words, and a stutterer. His new kids’ book, gorgeously illustrated by Sydney Smith, chronicles his childhood journey towards coming to terms with his stutter.
