On June 19, 1975, Hollywood still looked at summer the way it always had: As the place crummy movies went to die. Studios saved their best titles for release during the fall and the winter holidays. Conventional wisdom claimed nobody went to the movies, at least in any great numbers, when the weather turned warm.On June 20, 1975, Jaws opened in hundreds of theaters around the country — and everything changed.Directed by a young upstart named Steven Spielberg, Jaws became an instant smash hit. Within weeks, it was a cultural phenomenon. In months, it was the highest-grossing film of all time. (To this day, it is…
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The Grateful Dead was one of the most successful bands of all time. Now, their ever-evolving legacy is the focus of a photography show marking the band’s 60th anniversary in Los Angeles. David Kordansky Gallery will present “An American Beauty: Grateful Dead 1965–1995,” from July 15th to August 16th. The show is curated by American photographer Jay Blakesberg and his daughter, Ricki, and coincides with the release of a new book of the same name. The publication officially launches August 1st, on what would have been lead guitarist and vocalist Jerry Garcia’s 83rd birthday.The exhibition features 28 large-scale and 32…
A rare Labubu doll sold at auction in Beijing this week for ¥1.08 million ($150,552), setting a new record for the collectible toy at the center of a new craze. The 4.25-foot-tall figurine was purchased by an online bidder during a sale dedicated to Labubu toys mounted by Yongle International Auction House. The toy, a first-generation mint green Labubu with sharp teeth and a gremlin-like grin, was the only one of its kind, according to the auction house. Labubu is a plush character created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung and manufactured by Chinese toy company Pop Mart. First introduced…
General Hospital fans have been seeing one fight after another, and the latest addition to that is the one between longtime friends Dante and Chase. What looked like a disagreement over professional protocol quickly turned personal, bringing out resentment and unresolved family secrets that could affect their partnership to the core. Here’s why Dante and Chase Fight in General Hospital. Here’s why Dante and Chase fight on General Hospital In the General Hospital June 13 episode, Dante showed up at the precinct expecting a routine day, but things quickly soured when he tried discussing a case with Chase. Instead of…
ArtRichard PoundMarlene Dumas, Glass Tears (for Man Ray), 2008. Photo by Peter Cox, Eindhoven. © Marlene Dumas. Courtesy of Studio Dumas.In Marlene Dumas’s Miss January (1997), the viewer is confronted by a monumental female figure, three meters tall, naked from the waist down, with powder-white face, deep red lipstick, and kohl-smudged eyes. Her bold contrapposto pose, hands on hips and arms akimbo, radiates equal parts nonchalance and defiance, as if daring us to make any assumptions about her. Combining a formal mastery with loose, expressive brushwork, a striking use of color, subtle psychological depth, and a healthy dose of provocation,…
Joel Shapiro, an acclaimed Post-Minimalist sculptor whose work explored shifts in scale and perception, died on Saturday at 83. His death was announced on Sunday by Pace Gallery. The New York Times reported that he had been battling acute myeloid leukemia. Shapiro’s work has been seen widely, in particular his figural sculptures made from bronze and aluminum elements, which have been seen everywhere from the United States Holocaust Museum to the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Though steeped in the haughty concepts that guided art-making during the 1960s and ’70s, these sculptures are also quirky and whimsical, with…
Self-publishing fine art books offers a direct path to share your passion and connect with art lovers. Barney Davey The allure of self-publishing fine art books is undeniable for many artists. It represents a unique opportunity to showcase one’s artwork in a cohesive, curated format while retaining creative control and maximizing potential profit. However, self-publishing can also be a complex and daunting endeavor. This post offers expert advice and recommendations to help you turn your artistic journey into a lasting legacy. I wrote it to tell you everything you need to know about publishing art books for fine artists. Please…
From the outside looking in, I wouldn’t blame anyone for assuming that Nintendo has been sitting on its laurels regarding the Mario Kart franchise. If you dismiss the Japanese-exclusive arcade titles, mobile spinoffs, and the mixed-reality experiment that was Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, there has only been one new mainline entry in the past decade, and that also happens to be an enhanced port of a Wii U title. With Mario Kart World, Nintendo has injected new life into the franchise. We wouldn’t be shocked if it ends up being the only Mario Kart title to release for the…
Doing press for his latest movie, Chris Evans was flat-out asked by a journalist: Are you returning for Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday? That rumor has floated around the internet for months, no doubt buoyed by the fact that Evans made a surprise cameo in last summer’s Deadpool vs. Wolverine, despite the fact that he was supposed to be “retired” from the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the last Avengers movie, Endgame.Evans claimed he wasn’t involved. But he wouldn’t be the first Marvel star to lie about a role in an MCU movie — and he wouldn’t be the first “retired” Marvel hero returning for Doomsday either. (Hello Robert Downey…
Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for today, Friday, June 13. Attorney Matt Massie didn’t have a runaway victory, but his correct response in Final Jeopardy led him to his third Jeopardy win. He’s had quite a few solid performances thus far, including Thursday’s game, and comes into tonight’s match with $79,800 against English professor Katie Kornacki from Connecticut and student Kelly Cui from Massachusetts. Here is the question and answer for Final Jeopardy for 6/13/2025, plus the wagers and the winner of the game. Final Jeopardy Question for June 13 The Final Jeopardy question for June 13, 2025…
