A Private Function Review: Remembering Dame Maggie Smith with Some Charming Chaos
If you are looking for a film that offers laughs, wit, and a touch of history, A Private Function delivers.
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Dying Review: We Should Talk About Everything
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Young Woman and the Sea Review: Breaking Barriers and Jabbing Jellyfish
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Cabaret Revival at the August Wilson Theater: In Here, Life is Beautiful
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Dying Review: We Should Talk About Everything
Every member of the Lunies family is struggling, and that struggle often takes the form of miscommunication and inherited trauma.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: Honey, The Juice Is Still Loose
Most of the original cast has returned to reprise their memorable roles, and it is clear they had a blast.
Wicked Little Letters Review: Not Shutting Up Has Never Felt So Good
When Rose moves in with her daughter and new partner, an unexpected friendship blossoms, but not without its complications.
Young Woman and the Sea Review: Breaking Barriers and Jabbing Jellyfish
Daisy Ridley stars as Gertrude, and she does so with all the earnestness of someone who might have actually been born in a swimsuit.
An Evening with James Ivory: The Witty Maestro of Cinematic Elegance
At 96, James Ivory remains a vital figure in cinema. His influence is undeniable, most recently with Call Me by Your Name.
“Ágnes Keleti: Conquering Time” Review
Her infectious smile, spontaneous dance moves, and impromptu singing, on- and off-camera showcase, a life lived with passion and curiosity.
Rocco and His Brothers Review: Seeds That Are Meant to Bear Fruit
Rocco (Alain Delon) stands out as the idealistic, self-sacrificing brother who finds happiness in the little things.
More Than Meets the Lip: Dissecting Hayez’s Iconic Kiss
Throughout history, artists have returned to the theme of the kiss, each time offering their unique interpretation.
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Vivian Maier’s Unseen Work – From a Chicago Locker to Fotografiska
Vivian Maier’s hidden treasure trove of photographs was uncovered when one of her storage lockers was auctioned off due to unpaid bills.
More Than Meets the Lip: Dissecting Hayez’s Iconic Kiss
Throughout history, artists have returned to the theme of the kiss, each time offering their unique interpretation.
Behind the Scenes at La Scala: Diva, Drama and Fantasmagoria
As part of the centenary of her birth in 2023, Maria Callas’ story continues to captivate audiences in unexpected ways.
Fajgerné found the harmonious disharmony in her art
In the central work of this exhibition, the artist leaves behind her the roles that have previously controlled her and other women artists.
Freud was suspicious about Dalí’s obsession with him
How, where, when did they finally meet and what happened between them? I asked Dalí-Freud curator Jaime Brihuega.
Oliver Juan: if we empathise with the panda, why not with the jellyfish?
I-Opener deals with hard topics and I want nothing less than to make participants reflect on their own behaviour – says Oliver Juan.
I-opener: A call for empathy in times of ecological crisis
I-opener is a free immersive video installation that aims to cultivate a deeper sense of ecological awareness.
Csontváry painting sets record starting price at auction
Budapest art trader Virag Judit Gallery has set the starting price for Tivadar Csontvary Kosztka’s (1853-1919) work at the December 19 sale.
Call for Entries: Artist for Residency Programme
November and May each year, the Foundation provides accommodation and use of the studio of the Villa Tosa di Sotto in San Sano.
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It could have happened that way too…
In Abu Dhabi, Hamilton seems to be the definite winner, as Verstappen should fight his way through five lapped cars…
Sándor Márai compared the sea to a mother’s womb
Hungarian writer and thinker Sándor Márai spend a huge part of his life in exile, partly in Italy. Soon we can learn more about those years.
Ferenc Szijj and the little man lost in the intricate system
Humour, as Ferenc Szijj does it, offers a predominantly absurd and grotesque quality and an ironic tone, similar to István Örkény.
Renaissance poet Bálint Balassi meets an actor and an orchestra
Balassi still belonged to the generation who wrote poems to melodies, so they are a great match to early music.
Edina Szvoren: If I could play Purcell on peppers filled with water…
Edina Szvoren is a master of contemporary Hungarian short stories and one of the most original voices in Hungary.
What is your Book of REB? – About ‘Prisoners of Beliefs’ by Richard Roe
In Prisoners of Beliefs, both the storyline and the cast of characters help us to delve into burning issues of our global society.
Two businesswomen from a century ago: The White Map by Cecilie Enger
Bertha and Hanna had no example to follow, they just went along with their own intuitions – says Cecilie Enger about the protagonists.
Everyone should read Bergen Waltz
The deterrent force of trauma gets weaker and weaker, and suddenly the Bergen-Belsen experiences burst out of BIG.
Endre Domonkos: An Economic History of Hungary from 1867
Endre Domonkos, in his current work, summarises the economic history of Hungary in 10 chapters and more than 200 pages, richly illustrated.
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Kálmán Balogh and the cimbalom players of the future stir special emotions in our hearts
Meet Kálmán Balogh and a bunch of talented young musicians who play a characteristically Hungarian instrument!
Christmas mood with a talented organist and an angelic choir
Organist Zsolt Máté Mészáros and the Béla Bartók Women’s Choir Szeged will bring us wonderful works to make us feel the festive spirit!
Rising Stars to feature a Hungarian young talent again
Sean Shibe, Mathis Kaspar Stier, Júlia Pusker, the Sonoro Quartet and Sebastian Heindl are part of the Rising Stars programme.
György Orbán: my Requiem is a tribute to a childhood friendship
Mozart was incorporating the legacy of the past into his own oeuvre with a fantastic instinct – explains composer György Orbán.
Szakcsi Jr: everyone will remember my father in a slightly different way
My father was also very fond of Péter Eötvös, Kurtág and Ligeti, he studied their pieces with enthusiasm – Szakcsi Jr remembers.
Lusine Grigoryan and the neverending Hungarian-Armenian dialogue
The organinsers reached out to Gyumri to have a series of concerts. I am from Gyumri, so is Gurdjieff – Lusine Grigoryan explains.
Gergő Borlai: Divided Freedom is a particularly shining jewel
This free improvisational form is one of the most personal things a musician can express in his life – explains Gergő Borlai.
Energetic, vibrant, cool, and 50 years old – the Kronos Quartet
Committed to pioneering new approaches, Kronos Quartet has experimented with a wide range of genres and trends since its beginnings.
As if hundred thousand ancestresses were present – interview with Irén Lovász
Irén Lovász has worked on a four-part album series for seventeen years. Release concert of the last one is coming soon!
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Cabaret Revival at the August Wilson Theater: In Here, Life is Beautiful
Before the show even begins, the mood is set—you are not just an audience member, you are a guest at the Kit Kat Club. Welcome to Berlin!
The Hills of California Review – Sisterhood and Strife by the Sea
The multi-story guest house is meticulously crafted, with staircases that almost seem to lead to heaven—symbolic of the family’s dreams.
One-Man Shows and Square-Shaped Rows: Every Brilliant Thing and Please Do Not Touch
A comparative review of performances of Every Brilliant Thing and Please Do Not Touch in two Coventry theatres.
Presentations of Representation: A Double Review of Two Coventry Shows
In Darfur and My Mother’s Funeral: The Show both ask uncomfortable yet quintessential questions of representation.
From Screen to Stage: „The Hunt” Wows New York with a Terrifying Witch Trial
St. Ann’s Warehouse, transformed from an industrial warehouse to a contemporary theatre, serves as the perfect venue for The Hunt.
Drip Canon: Heraclitus meets tai chi
In the Drip Canon, the Eastern mindset is very strong, and Heraclitus is the most ‘Eastern’ Greek philosopher for me – says Gábor Goda.
Dóra Barta: I was pondering about time, whether it exists
The imagery, the music that creates a special atmosphere, and the theme itself, all take the viewer on a mythical journey – Dóra Barta says.
Liszt Fest programme announced at unusual card game
Liszt Fest returns in 2023 too! The press was invited to attend a gathering where a card game was played and programmes announced.
A “faithless wife” burnt, her love beheaded: the brutality of old ballads
The performance explains the infidelity of a woman who cannot forget her first and true love and flees her bad marriage.