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The culture of scarcity
We shopped. Then we dropped. Then we started making culture again -- dancing on the rubble of our own excesses, stitching together art from the ragbag of our desires.
Every generation or so, throughout modern American history, the culture of hardship has...Tags: Michael Mann, Johnny Depp, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Music Industry, New York Times
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Manhattan theater preview choices for January
Why not start your New Year the way some theater people are starting theirs -- that is, scrutinizing previews of productions before they officially open? 1 'THE CHERRY ORCHARD' WHAT This is the first play by the Bridge Project, a much-anticipated Brit/...Tags: Grand Central Terminal, Ethan Hawke, Music Theater, James Stewart, Mercedes Ruehl
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Marx Brothers, Frank Capra and Monty Python at the Aero
The American Cinematheque is ringing in the new year with a screening today at the Egyptian of the 1946 Frank Capra classic "It's a Wonderful Life," starring Jimmy Stewart, while the Aero goes Marxist with two zany Marx Brothers delights: 1935's "A...Tags: Punishment, Man Ray, Fines, It's a Wonderful Life (movie), Music Industry
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On this day in history
On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States during ceremonies in New Orleans. In 1860 South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union. In...Tags: Richard J. Daley, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Boeing Co., American Airlines, Inc.
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' Radio Play' is a ticket back to Bedford Falls; playing along with ' Silent Night '
SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE"It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" *** This year, you could be forgiven for thinking some theater companies in Chicago have Nostradamus-like powers of prognostication. Remy Bumppo opened "The Voysey Inheritance" in September, about a British family-...Tags: Corporate Crime, Britney Spears, Fraud, Criminals, Radio
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A Christmas wish: Get back to basics
It's not even Christmas yet, and I've already gained 5 pounds, most of it on my face (see dotted sketch). Five pounds doesn't sound like a lot, unless it's all in your jowls. Besides, I have been gaining 5 pounds every Christmas for about 20 years now,...Tags: Amy Grant, Fashion Trends, Tyra Banks, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Religious Festivals
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Forcing rhymes (if not frivolity) for the holidays
United Feature Syndicate'Tis the night before Christmas and sentimentality abounds. There are plenty of Christmasy shows while Santa's making his rounds. You can DVR them or TIVO them, or if you're old school, even tape them. But one thing is certainly certain: You sure can't...Tags: Santa Claus, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (tv program), PG Rated Movies, It's a Wonderful Life (movie), Religious Festivals
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'It's a Wonderful Life,' 'A Christmas Story' trivia
andy.edelstein@newsday.comIt's Christmas Eve, and two holiday classics - "A Christmas Story" and "It's a Wonderful Life" - air opposite each other tonight at 8. But don't worry if you miss the 8 p.m. screening of "A Christmas Story" - the movie will repeat many many times over the...Tags: Encino, Jack Nicholson, James Stewart, Religious Festivals, It's a Wonderful Life (movie)
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Nestled all snug in their beds
Here's a useful helpmate for parents of youngsters likely to have trouble settling down on Christmas Eve for Santa's delivery. Sprout, the digital cable channel for preschoolers, aims to mellow out its audience with an 11-hour Snooze-a-Thon. Starting at...Tags: David Letterman, Family, Satellite and Cable Service, Holidays, Jay Leno
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10 classic style movies that inspire moviegoers
Movies have always influenced style. In 1934 -- when Clark Gable shed his shirt in the Frank Capra comedy "It Happened One Night" to reveal his bare chest -- men's undershirt sales reportedly plummeted. Men didn't suddenly tire of layering. They saw an...Tags: Pulp Fiction (movie), Gena Rowlands, Celebrity, Clothing and Textiles Industry, The Godfather (movie)
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Lessons from 'Mr. Smith'
With the headlines dominated by news that the governor of Illinois was apparently looking to sell off the state's U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder, maybe it's time for all of us to sit down and watch Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (12:15...Tags: Corporate Crime, Corruption, Parliament, Holidays, Upper House
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Places to celebrate the holidays on the cheap
In times like these, when stockings are darned by the chimney with care, it's tempting to give in to your inner Scrooge. But fear not. There are deals to be had: Some are free, most are less than $20, and all will help keep your spirits merry and bright....Tags: Diseases, Mad Cow Theater, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Theater Downtown, Religious Festivals
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