Résultats pour "Oscar" dans Arts et divertissement

A sparkling collection of the major works of the ever-adored Oscar Wilde, with incredible casts including Judi Dench, Martin Clunes, Michael Sheen, Miriam Margolyes, Ian McDiarmid, Joely Richardson, Penelope Keith, Martin Jarvis, Diana Rigg, Simon Russell Beale, Sheila Hancock, Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry.

“Who can help laughing when an ordinary journalist seriously proposes to limit the subject-matter at the disposal of the artist?”“We are dominated by journalism.... Journalism governs for ever and ever.”[/i]One of the nastiest of the British tabloids was founded a year too late to join in the moral panic generated to accompany Oscar Wilde’s court appearances in 1895. Yet there was no shortage of hypocritical journalists posing as moral arbiters to the nation, then as now.This compendium work - skillfully assembled by the editor, Stuart Mason - ends with transcript of Wilde’s first ...

Robert Sherard was Oscar Wilde's friend of 20 years and first biographer. The Story of an Unhappy Friendship was the first of his four biographies of the Irish playwright and wit. - Summary by Rob Board

This third collection of the correspondence of Oscar Wilde includes the letters Wilde wrote from prison. It begins with notes of thanks to the friends who stood by him after his arrest, and ends with discussions of his plans for after his release. De Profundis, the long letter Wilde wrote to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, is represented by the expurgated 1913 edition as well as suppressed portions that were later published elsewhere. The letters are sourced from auction catalogues, biographies, and other texts in the public domain. For a complete collection of Wilde's letters, please see "The...

Inspired by the life of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, Mauricio Segura’s Oscar evokes periods across time, from the Depression-era Montreal neighbourhood of Little Burgundy to the swinging cabarets of the 1950s, while offering a reflection on the bonds between an artist and the Caribbean diaspora from which he comes. But above all, Oscar is a poignant homage to a musical giant, a man who changed the face of jazz forever.

La vida de Julio Iglesias es mucho más que una colección de efemérides y cifras, es una historia de superación, amor, fama, éxito y redención. Su carrera no es solo el relato de su inigualable triunfo y reinvención, es también la crónica sociocultural de todo un país a lo largo de más de setenta años.

The films, the stars, the filmmakers-all get their due in Hollywood Black, a sweeping overview of blacks in film from the silent era through Black Panther, with striking photos and an engrossing history by award-winning author Donald Bogle. The story opens in the silent film era, when white...

The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama. America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine...

This is a 1905 memoir of one great litterateur’s latter days written by another great litterateur. This recording omits the numerous footnotes and two letters in French untranslated by the translator. -Summary by david wales

Consumers of biography are familiar with the division between memoirs of the living or recently dead written by those who "knew" the subject more or less intimately, and the more objective or scholarly accounts produced by later generations. In the case of Wilde, as presented to us by Frank Harris, we are in a way doubly estranged from the subject. We meet with Oscar the charismatic talker, whose tone of voice can never be reproduced – even if a more scrupulous biographer had set down his words accurately – and we are perhaps already aware of him as Wilde the self-destructive celebrity who...

This 1906 collection of memories of Oscar Wilde is by friends. Wilde said that his genius was his life; only his talent was in his works. (Summary by david wales)

Complied by Thomas B. Mosher and released in 1906, this collection contains nearly every poem published by Oscar Wilde during his lifetime. From his Oxford undergrad days, through his rise to fame and scandal, all the way to his death, we witness an iconic author's evolution. This work is derived from Wilde's first published piece, the 1878 Newdigate Prize-winning Ravenna, his 1881 poetry collection, and verses found in literary magazines and other publications. - Summary by Mary Kay

This comprehensive course is designed for actors aiming to master the diverse range of accents found across the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering an extensive foundation in both technical and cultural aspects of accent work, while maintaining accessibility for the novice learner. With an emphasis on authentic performance, the program provides step-by-step guidance on dialect production, using a wide variety of oral posture guidance, pronunciation exercises, and practical lexicon that actors can apply directly to their work.

Óscar Valdez: la vida y el momento presente del ícono latino que está definiendo la conversación. Serie en español sobre Óscar Valdez, narrada con reverencia y rigor. "Óscar Valdez - Flash Biográfico" te transporta a través de los episodios más significativos de una vida extraordinaria. Este podcast revela los secretos, desafíos y triunfos que marcaron el camino de una personalidad única. Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta los momentos que definieron su legado, cada capítulo desentraña las experiencias que moldearon su carácter y determinaron su impacto en el mundo. A través de...

Who can help but laugh when an ordinary journalist earnestly suggests limiting the artists creative freedom?” “We are forever governed by journalism.... Journalism reigns eternally.” One of the most notorious British tabloids missed the chance to partake in the moral frenzy surrounding Oscar Wilde’s trials in 1895. Yet, hypocritical journalists masquerading as moral guardians were abundant then, just as they are now. This expertly curated compendium, assembled by editor Stuart Mason, concludes with a gripping transcript of Wilde’s first appearance at the Old Bailey, where he faced ...

En esta serie de podcast leeremos a Federico García Lorca, poeta español perteneciente a la generación del 27. Espero que estas lecturas sean agradables a vuestros oídos. Yo por mi parte disfruto mucho con la poesía de Federico García Lorca y al mismo tiempo la voy descubriendo recitándolos en voz alta. Podéis seguirme en mi Twitter, mi Facebook y mi Instagram buscándome como @Oscarjlopez1999

Ever Yours, Oscar tells the story of Oscar Wilde's life through his letters, revealing little-known aspects of the man whose timeless works range from The Picture of Dorian Gray to The Importance of Being Earnest. Brian Bedford, the late Tony-winning actor, brings Wilde's words to life in this unique, engaging performance.

You know his work—Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I. But you don't really know Oscar Hammerstein II, the man who, more than anyone else, invented the American musical. Among the most commercially successful artists of his time, he was a fighter for social justice who constantly prodded his audiences to be better than they were.

Óscar Piastri: la vida y el momento presente del ícono latino que está definiendo la conversación. Serie en español sobre Óscar Piastri, narrada con reverencia y rigor. En este podcast biográfico exploramos la trayectoria meteórica del piloto nacido en Melbourne, desde sus primeros pasos en el karting hasta convertirse en una de las promesas más brillantes de la máxima categoría del motorsport. Descubre cómo Piastri dominó las categorías formativas, ganando la Fórmula Renault Eurocup, la Fórmula 3 y la Fórmula 2 en años consecutivos, una hazaña casi imposible en el mundo del...

Experience the haunting tale of Salome, originally penned in French in 1891 and later translated into English. This one-act play unfolds the dramatic Biblical narrative of Salome, the captivating stepdaughter of Herod Antipas. In a twist of fate that delights her mother, Herodias, Salome boldly requests the head of Iokanaan (John the Baptist) on a silver platter, following her mesmerizing Dance of the Seven Veils. Join us as we delve into this timeless story of desire, power, and consequence. (Summary by Wikipedia) Cast Herod Antipas Mark Penfold, Iokanaan Bruce Pirie, The Young Syrian Kim ...