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...foiled its potential charm. The Bread and Puppet Theater did perform two kids-geared matinees over the weekend—maybe their aesthetic benefited from such thematic simplification.The production had several other redeeming qualities. The action—or lack thereof—played out before a gorgeous painted backdrop of a forest. Throughout “The Divine Reality Comedy,” the company made excellent use of exquisite two-dimensional cut-outs of clouds, stars and faces. Puppetry and design is clearly the group’s forte. A particularly impressive feat of costuming surfaced when...
...Against that backdrop, it may have been only a matter of time before the U.S. became a target in Lebanon once again. As to whether or not the latest attack marks a return to the bad old days for Americans in Beirut, the answer may lie in the outcome of efforts to break Lebanon's political stalemate...
...investment interest among South Korean companies is not restricted to Kaesong. With the persistent high global demand for basic commodities as a backdrop, a group of South Korean officials from mining and mining-equipment companies have recently been allowed several visits to Danchon, an area in the country's northeast that is known in the mining industry for its rich mineral deposits. Danchon reflects the somber reality - but also the potential - of doing business in North Korea. The transportation infrastructure in the region is dilapidated, the power supply unreliable. But some companies are willing to take the risk. Four years...
Primal may not be the word to describe the well-groomed landscapes at Kew, the Royal Botanic Gardens on the outskirts of central London, but the backdrop of grassy slopes and monumental trees turns out to be just the right fit for Moore's work, which can seem both powerfully natural and shrewdly cultivated. For "Moore at Kew," the vast show that opened there in September and remains through the end of March, 27 of his large bronzes and one massive figure in white fiberglass have been set to advantage all around Kew's elegant acreage. Silhouetted against...
...Inside,” once again carries through with force, and powerfully depicts Laura’s internal battles and emotional decay. The cinematography of the film is stunning. Bayona shoots many of the scenes in a beautiful coastal town in Spain with a breathtaking mountainous backdrop. The score, so crucial for horror films, creates an ever-present sense of apprehension, building great tension for the scariest scenes. However, what most surprises about the motion picture is that it manages to find an ideal balance between horror and warmth, producing a unique scary flick both endearing and smart. Today, when...