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'Killing Them Softly': Hard to TakeBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
10:15AM / Thursday, December 06, 2012 | |
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by Michael S. Goldberger
Jackie Cogan, played by Brad Pitt, is the hitman extrordinaire in 'Killing Them Softly.' In Andrew Dominik's "Killing Them Softly," an unrelentingly violent meditation on the world of contract killers, French art house meets Quentin Tarantino with a delirious swirl of über naturalism. Almost every assassination is accompanied by the sound of shattering bone. Then the camera switches to the morgue, where an identification tag is tied to the victim's toe. Slow motion heightens the horror of the deed. But then, by now we're hip to the drill, 0 Comments
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Barrington Stage Founder Pegs Success on Youth, CommunityBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:13PM / Wednesday, December 05, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The key to Julianne Boyd's success with the award-winning Barrington Stage Company sounds simple: Get people in the doors.
It's how she got people in the doors that's made the theater company not only a magnet for up-and-coming playwrights and seasoned actors but an integral part of the Berkshire community.
"The idea of bringing in the youth, with the parents, is a really strong idea that's really stayed with us all 18 years," said stage company's artistic director and co-founder. "It's really important to get families together and make it a family event."
Her efforts in developing youth programs
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'Life of Pi': The Young Man and the SeaBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
11:25AM / Thursday, November 29, 2012 | |
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by Michael S. Goldberger
Pi Patel, played by 18-year-old Suraj Sharma, retells his spiritual adventure across the Pacific Ocean. Director Ang Lee's "Life of Pi," adapted by screenwriter David Magee from Yann Martel's fantastical novel, is engaging and fascinating. However, if you've already been through your Hermann Hesse period and have a gift for glibly dismissing that which no longer resonates, "been there, done that" may apply to this foray into Eastern philosophy. Granted, this is big, expansive, colorful and technically accomplished filmmaking. And yet, though one 0 Comments
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Festive Theme Set For Final First Fridays Artswalk of 2012| 12:28PM / Monday, November 26, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The upcoming First Fridays Artswalk ends the first year of art shows, openings and events in downtown galleries, shops and restaurants with a festive holiday night out on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Over 50 local artists will be featured in locations from the Ferrin Gallery to the Berkshire Museum, including — for the first time — Pittsfield City Hall. Free maps and guides will be available throughout downtown as well as at the First Fridays Artswalk website. "First Fridays Artwalk has been a tremendous addition to Pittsfield's lively new Upstreet Cultural District this year," said Mayor Daniel M. 0 Comments
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Williamstown Actor Bringing Van Gogh to Barrington StageBy Stephen Dravis, Williamstown Correspondent
10:30AM / Sunday, November 25, 2012 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The first production of Starry Night Theater Company is a one-man show but not a one-man operation.
Williamstown actor James Briggs, who founded Starry Night, will bring "Vincent," based on the life and words of Vincent van Gogh, to Barrington Stage Company's St. Germain Stage in Pittsfield next month.
Briggs is excited to see his fledgling production company get off the ground and thrilled to have an old friend at the helm of the debut performance.
"The director, who I'm really excited about, is named Brant Pope," Briggs said recently during an interview in his Spring Street office. "He was the head of the (Florida State University) Asolo 0 Comments
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Morningside School Pupils to Display Work at Spice Dragon| 10:21AM / Wednesday, November 21, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — IS183, Art School of the Berkshires, announced that the Program Ending Art Exhibit and Completion Ceremony for Morningside Community School's fall semester of Learning Through Arts will be held at Spice Dragon on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. Seventy-three kindergarten to fifth grade pupils created a showcase of 2D and 3D artwork related to their studies in the LTA program, an after-school curriculum-based integrative learning program, at Morningside. Kindergarten: Paper-mache puppetsFirst grade: PyramidsSecond grade: Nature journalsThird grade: Story booksFourth, Fifth grades: Sculptural tollbooths exploring visual representation of the classic young 0 Comments
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: November 16-22| 08:36AM / Friday, November 16, 2012 | |
 Friday & Saturday: Book Sale at Berkshire Athenaeum Books, books, and more books! The includes Christmas and holiday items; books in gift-giving condition;puzzles; audiobooks; DVDs; music cds, tape & vinyl; and much more.Prices start at 25¢. Best of all, all proceeds support the freeprograms! Friday & Saturday, November 16-17 | 10am-4pm | Berkshire Athenaeum | One Wendell Avenue | 413-499-9480 | NO COVER Friday: Turkey Giveaway is sharing the love by giving away 300 turkeys to needy individualsand families on Friday, November 16th at their offices on MelvilleRoad. In addition to the turkeys, the company will be giving 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Cultural Board Plots Farmers Market, Street Fairs for 2013By Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
09:10PM / Thursday, November 15, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Various city leaders are looking to bring a large farmers market to the downtown.
According to Director of Cultural Development Megan Whilden, there are multiple people — including representatives from Downtown Inc. and the city government — who are in discussion to bring a market back to the city after the Allendale Plaza one stopped a few years ago.
Whilden brought the idea Thursday to the Cultural Development Board, where she received full support of having the market on the streets in front the First Street Common on Sundays.
Whilden said there are other location ideas being discussed, such as in the Dunham Mall.
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'Skyfall': License to EntertainBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
10:35AM / Thursday, November 15, 2012 | |
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by Michael S. Goldberger
James Bond, portrayed by Daniel Craig must stop world domination from a psychopathic computer genius in 'Skyfall.'"Goldberger. Mike Goldberger." Well, that's the way the adolescent me hears it whenever the latest 007 issues his introductory "Bond. James Bond." It's a great fantasy writer Ian Fleming gave us. And now, with the franchise successfully entrusted to Daniel Craig's capable hands, director Sam Mendes's "Skyfall" takes its place among the best Bonds. Rousing, colorful, determined, funny and respectful of the noble pageantry that began with "Dr. No" (1962), "Skyfall" superbly 0 Comments
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Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Nov. 9 - Nov. 15| 08:51AM / Thursday, November 08, 2012 | |
 Friday: Diva Night at Bisque Beads & Beyond It's the last Diva Nightof 2012! Celebrate with all the Divas in your life while sharing thefun & freedom of being creative. Paint pottery, try mosaics, create abeaded masterpiece or play in the fused glass center. Other fun DivaNight features include a bingo game every hour, great food – includingthe Diva Chocolate Fountain, win Diva dollars for free merchandise andmore. Seats are limited, so preregistration is required. Friday, November 9 | 5:30pm-9pm | Bisque Beads & Beyond | 141 North Street | 413-442-9300 | $10 cover charge + cost of project Friday: Beer and Wine Tasting The
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