Lieberman tells how the Artists Den got its start, and waxes fondly about one of his favorite shows from the recent season. Artists Den runs on Thirteen and WLIW through mid-march. Read more….
Masterpiece will be making Dickens’ Little Dorrit (all 5 parts) available, streaming online for a short period of time. Parts will be added the day after air (mondays) through April. Watch now.
Great Performances has made this well-received production by Trevor Nunn of King Lear available online…watch it here.
There are few people in the world like Sunni Patterson, the visionary poet, singer, and activist. A voice for those who struggle daily, Patterson offers hope and calls for change. The power in her words lies not only in their meaning, but in their delivery. Read more about Patterson and watch her read her work.
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art currently has an exhibit of the original artwork from the graphic novel co-created and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. Co-curators Ellen S. Abramowitz and Peter Sanderson guide you through the show, for SundayArts. Watch now.
Artist Michael Rakowitz reveals how Saddam Hussein was influenced by the movie Star Wars in a new exhibition at Lombard-Freid Projects in Chelsea. Read more…
Richardson, part of an acting dynasty that went back generations, recently passed away. She is survived by her husband, actor Liam Neeson, and two children. She was a frequent guest on Charlie Rose (who will do a tribute on his show March 20) and appeared on other PBS programs. Read more.
Nina Paley’s critically-acclaimed film, Sita Sings the Blues (watch it online) recently plunged her into the tangled web of copyright law. Her travails in getting the film out to the world inspired her next project, a series of short films about copyright law. Watch an interview and hear her copyright song.
Philippe de Montebello interviews Metropolitan Opera director Peter Gelb for SundayArts: Learn about the Young Opera Initiative to engage new singers with the classic medium, and what the Met has in store for opera-goers in the future.
First Obama, then GP: with next week’s March 25 broadcast (8:00 pm) of King Lear starring Ian McKellen, Great Performances will roll out new audio theme music by famed film music composer and conductor John Williams. Read more…
