xml/ArtsandCulture.xml en-gb The highlighted stories from the Arts and Culture category of the Spiderednews web site. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:22 GMT © 2012 SpideredNews.com15NYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 01:27:18 +0000"Elena," by Andrei Zvyagintsev, follows a married couple and their class resentments. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=977997http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=977997Art and DesignFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 09:14:30 +0000These short plays shown as part of the Hightide Festival are a clever idea, writes Eve Stebbing.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=978030http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=978030Arts and CultureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 06:19:39 +0000Denver police say they've arrested the drummer of Denver-based band OneRepublic on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=978140http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=978140Arts and CultureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000***1/2 The Story of Film: An Odyssey This 2011 eight-part documentary made for British television takes in 14 decades, six continents (sorry, Antarctica), and one art form. Like that art form,http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981007http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981007Arts and CultureBOSTONTue, 15 May 2012 16:40:15 +0000President Barack Obama can hold his own when it comes to pop culture: He's up on "The Avengers" superheroes, has a handle on the Kardashians and says he catches up with TV hits during long flihttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980987http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980987LiteratureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 19:14:58 +0000No longer a major institution and now a shrunken, vagabond company, New York City Opera is ending its first season since departing Lincoln Center with a handsome staging of Georg Philipp Telemhttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981021http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981021Arts and CultureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 06:19:39 +0000The drummer for the band OneRepublic was arrested in Denver after his girlfriend said he grabbed her head and threw her down during a fight. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981039http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981039Arts and CultureNPRWed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 +0000There was Ali G, Borat and Bruno -- and now, in The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen has a new character to add to his repertoire: the capricious ruler of an oil-rich country who travels to the U.Nhttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980934http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980934TravelNPRWed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000After a museum conservator's lover dies, she becomes consumed with reanimating a 19th-century silver swan automaton. Critic Heller McAlpin says that Peter Carey's new novel is part historical,http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980954http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980954Arts and CultureNPRWed, 16 May 2012 15:55:00 +0000ABC's new schedule features some old favorites, a return to an old comedy structure, and two different country-themed shows.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980929http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980929Music and DanceBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 20:44:34 +0000The game is over for Tia Mowry: The star of the hit BET series "The Game" won't appear in the show's sixth season. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980974http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980974Arts and CultureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 21:49:53 +0000Viacom Inc. , the parent of pay TV networks MTV and Comedy Central, has settled a dispute with Time Warner Cable Inc. over whether its subscribers can watch shows like "Jersey Shore" on mobilehttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980980http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980980Arts and CultureNPRTue, 15 May 2012 20:41:00 +0000Korean-American Yul Kwon went from being bullied in school, to being named one of People magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive.' The Yale-educated lawyer catapulted to stardom when he won the reality http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980917http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980917LiteratureNPRWed, 16 May 2012 19:15:00 +0000"It was written for the masses," says the director of a New York organization raising money to bring Shakespeare's work to new audiences.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980910http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980910Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 11:31:09 +0000Mark Elder led a superb performance, with the Hallé orchestra and choirs, of Elgar's alternative take on the Passionhttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980884http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980884LiteratureGOOGLEWed, 16 May 2012 15:22:00 +0000This week, Murs and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will launch a six-month exploration of L.A.'s hip-hop culture with the series Through the Mic.This week, Murs and the Los Angeles Counthttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980902http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980902Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 13:17:27 +0000The 1955 masterpiece Harold And The Purple Crayon is reissued and Diary Of A Spider shows there is plenty of modern talent too.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980871http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980871LiteratureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 13:40:29 +0000Having a real horse onstage which Falstaff rides into Windsor Forest was only an amusing gimmick, writes Rupert Christiansen.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980864http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980864Arts and CultureNPRWed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 +0000Portland, Ore., is one of the cities trying something new in movie theaters -- encouraging audience members to heckle via text messages. The jokes and comments appear on the big screen. Roberthttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981067http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=981067TheaterFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 14:27:29 +0000Director Wes Anderson says he loved working with stars such as Bill Murray and Bruce Willis.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980857http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980857Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 15:13:32 +0000Meet the latest Avengers-style superheroes to take on the forces of evil: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny and Jack Frost.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980852http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980852Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 15:13:32 +0000Meet the latest Avengers-style superheroes to take on the forces of evil: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny and Jack Frost.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980844http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980844Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 15:49:38 +0000Cannes jury member Andrea Arnold bemoans lack of female directors at the film festival this year.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980840http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980840Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 16:23:52 +0000Tracey Emin is the latest artist to decorate the pocket Tube map; her picture will be printed 18 million times.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980834http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980834LiteratureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 17:00:10 +0000No one created more British pop stars of the Sixties than Les Reed, says Neil McCormick .http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980824http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980824Arts and CultureBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 23:15:49 +0000Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980968http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980968Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 17:57:43 +0000Valerie Gergiev and the LSO add human feeling to a Stravinsky double, says Ivan Hewett.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980809http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980809Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 18:04:56 +0000This American Abigail's Party features a spectacular coup de théâtre, says Charles Spencerhttp://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980802http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980802Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 19:00:53 +0000Tonight's business buffoonery blogged by Michael Hogan.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980797http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980797Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 19:15:24 +0000People, not novels, are to blame for book club fights, says Amanda Craig.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980795http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980795LiteratureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 20:32:33 +0000Cannes jury member Andrea Arnold bemoans the lack of female directors at the film festival this year but says she would hate to be selected on gender alone.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980784http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980784Arts and CultureFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 21:35:40 +0000Martin Chilton sees the Apprentice contestants make a terrible hash of a film to promote wine.http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980777http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980777Arts and CultureNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:37:28 +0000The American Ballet Theater opened its run at the Metropolitan Opera House with Kevin McKenzie's staging of "Giselle." http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980759http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980759Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:32:56 +0000Two reality specials examine pregnant women with different struggles: some are obese, and some choose to part with their child. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980751http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980751Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:27:23 +0000Scenes from Monteverdi's operas were given a reverent performance by the New York Continuo Collective, an ensemble dedicated to early Baroque music. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980740http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980740Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:59:11 +0000The Irish Repertory Theater adaptation of "Man and Superman" has winnowed the George Bernard Shaw play to two acts from four yet retains Shaw's wit and animation. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980734http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980734Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:12:49 +0000The choreographer Yvonne Rainer, a veteran of the Judson Dance Theater movement, brings her classic works to the visually enriching Dia:Beacon. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980720http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980720Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 15:44:24 +0000Steve Kazee, whose Broadway role in "Once" is that of a man who is coming off a breakup and whose mother has died, is coming off breakup and lost his mother last month. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980700http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980700Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 20:23:03 +0000Bethany Cosentino is no longer hiding on the new Best Coast album "The Only Place." http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980696http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980696Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:22:26 +0000Fez, an indie video game, delights in complexity and confusion. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980667http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980667Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:45:15 +0000The producer of "Liz & Dick," a television film about Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, says some of Taylor's friends aren't happy about his casting Lindsay Lohan. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980663http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980663Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:30:49 +0000A triple bill from Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet at the Joyce Theater. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980748http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980748Art and DesignFEEDSPORTALWed, 16 May 2012 17:48:34 +0000Robert Downey Jr will earn $50 million (£31 million) from the recently released blockbuster "Marvel Avengers Assemble".http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980816http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980816Arts and CultureNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 21:30:03 +0000"Newsies," the hit Broadway musical from Disney, is doing far too well to close in August as planned. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980681http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980681Art and DesignNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 21:32:43 +0000The musical, about a team of drag performers journeying through remote Australia in a camping (and camp) bus, will play its final show at the Palace Theater on June 24. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980689http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980689Art and DesignBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 22:00:30 +0000The revival of "Death of a Salesman" might be terribly sad, but producers are very happy. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980627http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980627Music and DanceBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 21:10:37 +0000The wild -- and exuberant -- ride of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" is coming to an end on Broadway. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980635http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980635Music and DanceBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 20:50:16 +0000Quiara Alegria Hudes's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Water by the Spoonful," about an Iraq war veteran struggling to find his place in the world, will land in New York in December. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980642http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980642Music and DanceNYTIMESWed, 16 May 2012 22:24:51 +0000Two events and an album commemorate the pioneering bandleader and arranger Gil Evans, born 100 years ago this week. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980659http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980659Art and DesignBOSTONWed, 16 May 2012 21:30:10 +0000Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75. http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980964http://www.spiderednews.com/index.php?article_ID=980964Music and Dance