Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Toronto International Film Festival And The Art of Cinema

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Yale Breslin

As the Director and CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Piers Handling is the man in charge of one of the biggest and most recognized cinema celebrations around the globe. Now underway and in its 37th edition, Toronto … Continue reading →

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Lane Crawford: An Exploration of Architecture and Art

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Yale Breslin

In August 1850, two enterprising Scots, Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford, opened a shop in a makeshift bamboo structure on the waterfront of what is now Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong. Both merchants in Hong Kong, their aim … Continue reading →

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The Lasting Legacy of Tupac Amaru Shakur

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kathy Iandoli

Tupac Amaru Shakur is a very touchy subject within hip-hop. While most acknowledge his passing, and some still hold onto the thought that he is alive, all are certain that none shall surpass him. Tupac is in fact alive, in … Continue reading →

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Hunt for October: MLB Postseason Drama

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Thomas Harden

As Major League Baseball enters the final few weeks of the regular season, the basic contours of the pennant race are far from being set in stone. This very well might be the wildest October in baseball history. Who’s ready … Continue reading →

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Into the Pages of “PUNK: An Aesthetic”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Yale Breslin

From posters created on the fly for punk-rock bands and underground filmmakers, to fanzines and other independent publications, the art of the punk movement reflected the consciousness and the anti-aesthetic of new counterculture and revolutionized design in ways whose influence … Continue reading →

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Just Desserts With Chef Christina Tosi of Milk Bar

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Yale Breslin

As the founder and Chef of Milk Bar (a disciple of the famed Momofuku Noodle Bar), Christina Tosi’s creations are mouth watering and addictive, hence why one of her best sellers is called “Crack Pie.” Here, after launching her cookbook, Tosi … Continue reading →

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The Blueprint

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RGIII, Peyton Manning Steal the Show in NFL Week 1

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Thomas Harden

On Sunday, as one quarterback began his journey in the NFL, another turned the page and started a new chapter in his already illustrious career. “I don’t know how Peyton’s neck is doing,” quipped NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth, during the … Continue reading →

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Stars in Dior

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Yale Breslin

“No Dior, no Dietrich!” Marlene Dietrich famously told Alfred Hitchcock, a director to whom few would have dared dictate such a demand, but such was the glamorous actress’s devotion to Christian Dior, a dedication many stars have since found equally … Continue reading →

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Jakob Dylan Of The Wallflowers Talks New Album And Working With The Clash

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Yale Breslin

They’re back, and judging by the name of their new album, The Wallflowers are Glad All Over. Their first single, “Reboot The Mission” is a Clash-inspired track with an unmistakable shuffle backbeat, featuring [The Clash’s guitarist] Mick Jones on vocals and … Continue reading →

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