The Theater Company Is 1927; The Technology Is Cutting Edge
The British troupe 1927 has used vintage style and distinctive animation to make a name for itself in London and beyond. Its latest play is Golem.
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In Spain, A Kingly Ring With A Hidden Surprise Wraps Up The Holidays
The roscón is a ring-shaped, citrus-infused brioche ubiquitous on Spanish tables on Three Kings Day, Jan. 6. It comes with an ancient pedigree and a trinket inside that will bring luck to the finder.
'I Was So Grateful For My Body': Jennifer Aniston Portrays Chronic Pain
In Cake, Aniston plays a haunted woman who is suffering from debilitating pain. While Aniston is not actively looking for dramatic roles, she says "comedy and drama go hand in hand."
From Patton Oswalt, A Movie Memoir That's Best Outside The Theater
Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt recounts his movie addiction in the memoir Silver Screen Fiend, which finds its best stories away from the theater.
TV In 2015: Late-Night Shuffles, Big Goodbyes And More
The most important TV events coming in 2015 include new voices in late-night, big goodbyes, online platforms picking up old shows and, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says, more of everything.
Painting Or Photograph? With Richard Estes, It's Hard To Tell
The American artist starts by taking dozens of photos of the same thing. Then he paints it, staying as faithful to photos as he can. The Smithsonian American Art Museum has an exhibition of his work.
How Tinseltown Got Tipsy: A Boozy Taste Of Hollywood History
Mark Bailey, who detailed old Hollywood's legendary love affair with liquor in his book Of All the Gin Joints, shares stories from a bygone era over cocktails at a legendary Hollywood bar.
'Comedy Is Extraordinarily Difficult': John Cleese On Being Funny
John Cleese of Monty Python fame has written a memoir, So, Anyway ... , which brings him from boyhood in a quiet British town called Weston to the footlights of London and screens all over the world.
More Drinking, Less Buzz: Session Beers Gain Fans
Light beer doesn't have to mean less flavor. A growing trend is offering another option. Session beers emphasize craft-beer taste with alcohol as low as or lower than big-brand light beers.