Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars have a ton of promising elements. They’ve got some great Marvel heroes ready to reform the Avengers. They get to pay off the Multiverse Saga in a huge way — possibly by temporarily destroying or radically changing the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or by featuring the returns of MIA Marvel stars like Chris Evans or Scarlett Johansson, both of whom have been rumored to be making cameos in these films. They will definitely feature the return of Robert Downey Jr to Marvel, now as the MCU’s Doctor Doom. They also have the returns of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers:…
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The world lost one of the best actors of his or any generation in February when Gene Hackman left us. He hadn’t worked in two decades, but it still hurt to know that he was truly gone, and it got the entire world thinking of their favorite acting turns from the two-time Oscar winner. We asked some of our regular critics to pick a performance that they wanted to exalt and got such an incredible sampling of the history of movies through the work of one of its best. And we didn’t even scratch the surface of Hackman’s filmography. The…
When the In Memoriam tribute unspools during the Oscars on March 2, Gena Rowlands‘s name will no doubt be there. A two-time nominee, she died at age 94 in August. She remains unforgettable for her cinema performances, many directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, the pioneering indie filmmaker for whom she served as a longtime muse. Unlike Dame Maggie Smith (a two-time Oscar winner for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” 1970 best actress, and “California Suite,” 1979 supporting actress) or Lou Gossett Jr. (1983 supporting actor, “An Officer & Gentleman”), who also died in 2024, Rowlands never won a…
The allure of Art Deco jewellery lies in its timeless elegance, bold geometric designs, and luxurious details. Originating in the 1920s and 1930s, the Art Deco movement celebrated modernity, innovation, and sophistication, reflected in its jewellery through dazzling gemstones, intricate patterns, and high-quality materials. Today, Art Deco pieces remain a coveted choice for fashion enthusiasts looking to add a touch of vintage glam to their wardrobes. Whether you’re dressing for a formal event or elevating your everyday style, incorporating Art Deco accessories can make a stunning impact. Elevating Formal Attire Art Deco jewellery is the epitome of elegance, making it the perfect…
The Academy Awards were about to announce the winner of the coveted Best Actress prize when suddenly, the show’s live feed on Hulu went out for many subscribers (including this writer) without warning or explanation.Users suddenly saw a blue screen that read “Thank you for watching! This live event has now ended. You may exit playback and select something else to watch.” But of course, the show had not ended. There were still several major awards to go, including the top prize for Best Picture of the year.If you (or me, I did this) tried to reload the feed, it sent you…
Yesterday was unseasonably warm at True/False. Today, with the temperature, I am reminded that it is only March and l am still in the Midwest. Even so, the documentaries are still coming hot and heavy in Columbia, Missouri, and this second dispatch offers an idea of just how diverse the stories and styles are here: a searing political archival documentary, a fond trans biography, and a vérité slice of life are just some of the available films. Some documentaries just feel like a sock to the mouth. Ian Bell’s fiery and explosive archival picture “WTO/99” is that kind of film.…
“The best marketing strategy ever: care.” — Gary Vaynerchuk Embracing Artistic Freedom in a Print-on-Demand World As my recent post on Understanding the Value of Giclee Prints explored, the art world can learn much from the fashion industry’s evolution. Just as haute couture houses discovered that ready-to-wear lines expanded their reach without diminishing their prestige, artists find that open-edition prints can enhance rather than dilute their market presence. The debate between open-edition and limited-edition prints has persisted for decades. As print-on-demand (POD) technology has revolutionized the production of fine art prints, it’s time to reassess our approach to art marketing…
Christie’s mid-season Post-War to Present auction in New York brought in $21.3 million, led by strong results for Helen Frankenthaler, Ed Ruscha, Richard Estes, and Diane Arbus. The large live sale in New York on February 27 had 224 lots with 67 unsold and 12 withdrawals for a sell-through rate of 64.7 percent. The top lot was Frankenthaler’s Concerto (1982), which sold for $2.1 million with fees, blasting past its estimate of $500,000 to $700,000; followed by Ed Ruscha’s Pressures (1967), which sold for just under $2 million with fees on an estimate of $1 million to $1.5 million. Related…
The creativity of Olivia, designer behind the brand Olivve, is one that I believe has re-energized the space of fine jewelry in the past couple of years. Honestly, in the late 2010s, I felt like the fine jewelry scene was becoming boring – I yearned for new creatives, new talent and someone who could make fine jewelry playful. I’m so glad Olivia decided to take some wax carving classes 6 years ago! Her most utilized motif is the sequin – giving it many iterations and even different sizes. If you follow my key project, you may recall that we teamed…
New York-based art research firm LMI International has come out fighting following the backlash it faced last month, when it claimed a painting titled Elimar bought at a Minnesota garage sale for $50 was a long-lost van Gogh. After spending $30,000 on high-tech analysis, the company dated it to 1889 and said it’s worth $15 million.However, several van Gogh specialists argued that the work was painted by a little-known 20th-century Danish artist called Henning Elimar, who died in 1989. They include Wouter van der Veen, a scholar specializing in the Dutch Post-Impressionist who previously worked for Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum.…
