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Culture

Global culture, including music, art, film, music, the producers and the consumers, this is our entertainment section.

 
 The Lying Traveler: The Kapuscinski CaseThe Lying Traveler: The Kapuscinski Case by Binoy Kampmark
Few would complain about the psychedelic, acid-fueled impressions of gonzo specialist Hunter S. Thompson as being accounts of the literal. Yet, despite their frenzied moments and over-heated descriptions, many could have discerned the truth in the mescal
 
 Cinema's Apocalyptic ObsessionCinema's Apocalyptic Obsession by Johnny Milner
Since the beginning of cinema moviemakers have reveled in depicting the annihilation of our species. Indeed Hollywood has benefited greatly of this obsession. But has it gotten out of control? According to Tero Koistinen at the Finnish Chamber of Films th
 
 A Closer Look at The Da Vinci CodeA Closer Look at The Da Vinci Code by Jack Wellman
Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code movie was on television the other night. And again, I began hearing from others questioning the Bible and the divinity of Christ. Both the movie and the book dispute the divinity of Jesus, despite the fact that by Brown's o
 
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 FOOD 4U - Awareness CampaignFOOD 4U - Awareness Campaign by The Ovi Team
FOOD 4U 2010 is aimed at highlighting the young European student's role and point of view on nutritional problems, while stimulating them to reflect on the value of a healthy and balanced diet...
 
 Ovi @ 82nd Academy AwardsOvi @ 82nd Academy Awards by The Ovi Team
Despite some slightly surreal moments at around 4am last year and heartburn from too much coffee, Asa Butcher has decided to once again entertain Ovi's Oscar lovers/insomniacs with a live report during this year's Academy Awards.
 
 Cinema's Calorie CuisineCinema's Calorie Cuisine by Asa Butcher
Popcorn is the quintessential cinema snack, be it salted, sweet, toffee or plain, and today the average cinema-goer isn't happy unless one hand is stretching around its rectangular cardboard tub...
 
 Minnie the MoocherMinnie the Moocher by The Ovi Team
3rd March, 1931; Cab Calloway makes music history when he records "Minnie the Moocher." This is the first jazz album to sell one million copies and it continues to be a popular album today.
 
 King KongKing Kong by The Ovi Team
2nd March, 1933; The Original King Kong movie has its world premiere in New York. King Kong is a monster (a giant gorilla) that has appeared in several films since 1933. These include the groundbreaking 1933 film King Kong, the film remakes of 1976 and 20
 
 My name is Ni-ShaatMy name is Ni-Shaat by David Sparenberg
This piece was composed to create a performance opportunity for Ni-Shaat Herandien, a young woman from South Africa. Primarily the composition consists of parts taken from my play ELOISE. In the original work Taya Huang of Taiwan was the second cast
 
 Madame ButterflyMadame Butterfly by The Ovi Team
17th February, 1911; Puccini's opera 'Madame Butterfly' which tells the story of an American sailor, B.F. Pinkerton, who marries and abandons a young Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-San, or Madame Butterfly has its world premiere at La Scala in Milan, Italy.
 
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