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From Here to Eternity, an adaptation of James Jones’ best-selling novel, was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, of which it won eight. Taradash translated the novel’s controversial glimpse into army life before the attack on Pearl Harbor, satisfying both Jones and industry censors. Taradash...
DIED. DANIEL TARADASH, 90, screenwriter who won an Oscar in 1953 for his adaptation of James Jones' controversial best-selling novel From Here to Eternity; in Los Angeles. President of the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences from 1970 to 1973, Taradash's other writing credits include Desiree, Picnic, Hawaii...
Panelists included MTV talk-show host Ananda Lewis, music video director Little X, President of Avatar Records Larry Robinson and Boston Globe writer Vanessa Jones.
“What does ownership of a music form mean?” asked Jones Professor of African-American Music Ingrid T. Monson to start the discussion. “What does the success of non-black people mean to black people?”
CHICAGO. The potential revival of the Hollywood musical is upon us with Chicago—for better or worse. Ignoring its politicized ramifications as a genre revival, Chicago on its own is a pretty wild ride, showcasing once and for all that the new school of glitzy film stars can...