Over the past several years, there has been a reckoning in Hollywood over the lack of diversity in film and television. At first, the criticism was met with denial, then appeasement, and finally, acceptance. Hollywood has heard the concerns, data, and collective voices, and many studios have vowed to create content that is representative of our country’s reality when it…
Classical music and the composers who spent their lives creating it hold a special place in history and in many of our hearts. Long before the popularization of modern genres such as jazz and rock and roll, classical music was the contemporary and leading music of the time. Classical composers built a life and career around their instruments, perfecting and…
When we watch our favorite films, television series, and video games, we often praise the magic of costume and set design. Our eyes are drawn to the visual aspects that bring these other worlds to life. We love to look back with fondness at the 80’s charm of Stranger Things or get an inside look at the life of royals…
In one of our previous blogs, we featured Victor D’Amico, the man credited for establishing arts education as a nationwide subject. His determination to make art a fun and creative process truly changed the way we see art today. Edith Kramer, like him, believed in the power of art and its ability to change and enrich the lives of people…
While soundtracks often provide a beautiful backdrop to films and heighten the emotional resonance of a scene, there are also rare occasions when powerful vocal performances surprise and stun the viewer. In films that are not considered musicals, seeing a character suddenly belt out a song can catch us off guard. The unforeseen nature of the scene can add to…