A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing
8月01

A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing

By Rhea Mursalin Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing stands as a significant testament to the human spirit amidst adversity, beautifully captured in this collaborative project by the Bard College Conservatory of Music and edited by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough and Yinglin Zhou. Tan Dun, the Dean of Bard Conservatory, masterfully crafts a composition that transcends its origins during the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic, evoking deep...

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Celestial Farewells: Death of a Star
8月01

Celestial Farewells: Death of a Star

By Alex Silverman Death of a Star, directed by WadeBE and written by Shantel Neo, tells the story of two NASA engineers with one being more optimistic than the other. The engineers soon discover what their work means to each other. The senior engineer is deeply engrossed in his work, while the junior engineer reveals he is leaving NASA, leaving the senior engineer dismayed. Director WadeBE’s personal connection to the NASA...

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2 つの桟橋の間にある多様な音楽スタイル
8月01

2 つの桟橋の間にある多様な音楽スタイル

By Teresa Matuzak This documentary by director Rosie Robinson dives into the Brighton Beach Busking scene. 大道芸, 大道芸とか, ブライトンビーチ沿いで人気です, 観光客も常連客も毎日ユニークなパフォーマンスに魅了されます. Between Two Piers examines how Beach Busking engages the local community, アーティストにステージを提供する, ソーシャルメディアがアーティストのパフォーマンスにどのような影響を与えるのか, for better or for worse....

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A Celebration of Community Spirit: ニュー・ベッドフォードへのラブレター
8月01

A Celebration of Community Spirit: ニュー・ベッドフォードへのラブレター

By Rhea Mursalin Love Letters for New Bedford, directed by Ethan de Aguiar, beautifully captures the essence of New Bedford, マサチューセッツ州, through a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. This documentary celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural community, spotlighting artists, 教育者, 詩人, ジャーナリスト, 著者, and vocalists. Through thoughtful storytelling and intimate interviews, de Aguiar seamlessly weaves together...

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ピアニスト: 心で遊ぶ
8月01

ピアニスト: 心で遊ぶ

By Alex Silverman Pianist (not to be confused with the film starring Adrien Brody) is directed by Kazuya Ashizawa. It tells the story of a piano player struggling to play a piece by Beethoven. The star of this film is Yusuke Honda, who is an international competition winner in real life. We see Yusuke struggle in the beginning with his piece, with his instructor reminding him that Beethoven composed the piece with all his heart, so...

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