Oscars Nominations Prompt Gripes From Critics Across Color Purple
The Chronicle Telegram argues the 1986 Oscars reveal a fractured year with surprising omissions and outlandish choices. Spielberg faces snubs despite The Color Purple’s 11 nominations, while critics decry favoritism, tokenism, and the absence of major figures like Allen and Scorsese.
Second Man revival not funnier than the original stage classic
New York critics review Hudson Guild Theatre's revival of The Second Man a Behrman comedy from 1927. The cast of notable actors highlights Behrman wit but pedestrian performances drain the play’s freshness. The piece traces Clark Storey's romantic schemes among Kendall Frayne Monica Grey and Austin Lowe as he weighs love, money, and comfort in a light hearted three act farce. The revival is a first major uptown showing in decades, with filmworthy dialogue and period tone, though some find the pacing sluggish.
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Authors link past and future at centennial celebration
Columbus AP Mount Carmel Health marked its 100th anniversary with a centennial program featuring authors Alex Haley and John Naisbitt. The event included the dedication of a new medical staff building and drew about 500 physicians, administrators, and guests including Governor Richard Celeste. Haley discussed Roots origins while Naisbitt spoke on healthcare futures and megatrends.
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Pia Zadora Aims To Recast Image With Classic Pop Album
Pia Zadora hopes to shed her old image with a new album "Pia and Phil" featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra and standards like Embraceable You Come Rain or Come Shine and East of the Sun Her Carnegie Hall debut with a 42 piece orchestra and her father Alfons Schipam as concertmaster underline the comeback effort She acknowledges past flops and media scrutiny and says she will continue touring hoping for acceptance while acknowledging the risk of a future misstep
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Polka Grammy nomination sparks hope for respect and growth
Chicago artists Lemmy Gomulka and Eddie Blazonczyk lead the polka charge as the first Best Polka Album Grammy nominees hope to lift polka from barrooms to national charts. They envision a modern image and broader appeal amid limited sales data and no polka charts. Other nominees include Brass Release, Lil Wally Orchestra, and Frank Yankovic.
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