Film critic unloads his questions
New York critics acknowledge limits in knowledge and voice a brisk, questioning run-down on subjects readers know well. The piece suggests critics must maintain a positive tone even when unsure, inviting readers to consider what critics omit.
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New York
Questions on films and fame from a restless critic
A columnist ponders why midlife film angst dominates screens despite teen audiences and tight budgets. He asks about Renee Blakley’s post Nashville career, critics as producers, Melvin and Howard’s awards impact, Eyewitness plot gaps, reactions to Charlie Chan, Alger Hiss documentary omission, and Robert Kramer’s American work.
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Walter Matthau
Glenda Jackson
Central Inteligence
Matthau
Renee Blakley
Robert Altman
Nashville
Walter Hill
Robert Evans
Jules Feiffer
Popeye
Shelley Duvall
Olive Oye
Wesley Ivan Hurt
Swee’pea
Jonathan Demme
Melvin
Howard
New York Film Critics’ Circle
National Society of Film Critics
Melvin Dummar
Howard Hughes
Huck
Jim
Matt
Jeff
Burns
Allen
Morgan
Steve
Steve Tesich
Peter Yates
William Hurt
Sigourney Weaver
Harry and
Tonto
Hurt
Miss Weaver
Clive Donner
Charlie Chan
Charlie
Peter Ustinov
China
Shirley MacLaine
Henry Kissinger
Halston
Cricket
John Lowenthal
Alger Hiss
Hollywood
Robert Kramer
America
New Left
Paperback picks mass market titles summary
Mass market paperbacks sold widely in outlets across the United States list 7 titles including Princess Daisy and The Devil's Alternative. Cards note publishers and prices from 40,000 outlets and summarize two top segments of paperbacks and trade paperbacks with 7 titles each.
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United States
Judith Krantz
Frederick Forsyth
Jeffrey Archer
Scarsdale
Herman Tarnower
M.D
Samm Sinclair Baker
California
Dana Fuller Ross
Rachel
Joel Gross
Milton and
Rose Friedman
African art exhibit showcases living traditions and Maasai beads
The exhibit highlights late 19th century to early 1970s pieces, including Maasai beaded jewelry and Ashanti gold weights, tied to belief systems and social structure. Lectures, films, and dance performances accompany the display at KU's Museum of Anthropology, running through April 26 with two films from BBC.
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East Africa
Museum of Anthropology
Spooner Hall
Tom Lewin
Robert Farris Thompson
Yale University
Dorthy Pennington
Robert Soppelsa
Ohio State University
Karen Erb
Luanda
Angola
British Broadcasting Corporation
Mali
Nigeria
Memorial concert honors KU professor Carl Preyer at First Baptist
The Lawrence Music Club presents its annual Preyer memorial benefit at 7:30 tonight at First Baptist Church 14th and Kasold. Lawrence Motet Singers perform Renaissance to 20th century works with organist Mark Holmberg of KU. Preyer, a KU music professor for 48 years, was a noted composer pianist and organist. the Preyer scholarship funds KU music students.
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Kansas Renaissance Consort
Selina Carter
Stewart Carter
John Williams
Terry Baldridge
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence Chamber Music Society
Renaissance Consort
Swarthout Recital Hall
Murphy Hall
Lawrence Music Club
Kansas University
First Baptist Church
14Th and
Kasold
Lawrence Motet Singers
Mark Holmberg
Carl A. Preyer
Preyer
David Grisafe
The
Kansas Geological Survey
Motet Singers
Northwestern University
Pat Blair
Beth Harrison
Beverly Humphrey
Jackie Shmalberg
Tanya Low
Polly Miranda
Segal elected Lincoln Center chairman in unanimous vote
Martin E B Segal, a former NYC official, becomes Lincoln Center chair amid plans to unite arts leaders against Reagan arts funding cuts and expand festival and TV initiatives. He succeeds Amyas Ames, who remains honorary chair and NY Philharmonic president as John W. Mazzola stays president.
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New York
Martin EB. Segal
New York City
Lincoln Center
Segal
Amyas Ames
Ames
New York Philharmonic
John W. Mazzola
Metropolitan Opera
New York City Opera and Ballet
Julliard School
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Theater Company
Film Society of Lincoln Center
Commission For Cultural Affairs
Abraham Beame
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