Appearing before an Irish-American group in St. Paul, Minnesota on St. Patrick's Day, 1882, Oscar Wilde was introduced not as a rising literary star, but as "the son of one of Ireland's noblest daughters -- of a daughter who in the troublous times of 1848 by the works of her pen and her noble example did much to keep the fire of patriotism burning brightly." Oscar may have been … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Oscar’s Mother
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Irish Director Honors Wilde
"Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer," Wilde once remarked. One hundred and fifty years after his birth, Wilde, dreamer or no, is not only forgiven but lionized. To mark the anniversary, Irish director Bill Hughes has assembled an array of stars for a film project in association with Art for Amnesty and Amnesty International. The program, … [Read more...] about Irish Director Honors Wilde
George Bernard Shaw in Boston
An exhibit displaying special items in the George Bernard Shaw collection will open at the Bums Library, Boston College, on Thursday, November 18, 2004, and will run through April 2005. The collection, acquired by the library in 2002, includes approximately 3,000 books and other printed items, such as many pamphlets written by Shaw, on all the controversial subjects of his … [Read more...] about George Bernard Shaw in Boston
O’Brien is the Insider
TV host Pat O'Brien has left his post at Access Hollywood and launched his new show The Insider, a Hollywood news show produced by Paramount. NBC, the network where he hosted coverage of the Olympic Games and his hit former show Access Hollywood has reportedly dropped its "breach of contract" lawsuit against O'Brien for moving to another network, which no doubt will keep the … [Read more...] about O’Brien is the Insider
Ladder 49: A Film with Heart
Much has been written about fire-fighters since 9/11, and while no film could do justice to the heroism of the country's "bravest," Ladder 49 does a good job of exploring the everyday lives of firefighters, the dangers involved, and the emotional impact on families. Starting Joaquin Phoenix (fire-fighter Jack Morrison) and John Travolta (Chief Mike Kennedy), and directed by … [Read more...] about Ladder 49: A Film with Heart