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    May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Revisiting Federico Garcia Lorca in a novel -- and in the writer's own voice

    The great poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca was already one of Spain's most popular writers when he was executed by right-wing militiamen in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. His body has never been found. The shadowy circumstances of murder, together with the posthumous publication of several more of his plays and poetry collections, have only fed the Lorca legend.
    The great poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca was already one of Spain's most popular writers when he was executed by right-wing militiamen in 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. His body has never been found. The shadowy circumstances...

    Tags: Spain, Authors, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. PepsiCo-Lil Wayne split marks shaky alliance of rappers, business

    Corporations are quick to recruit rappers to sell their soft drinks, shoes and smartphones — but the moment there's a whiff of controversy, they are just as quick to cut them loose.
    Corporations are quick to recruit rappers to sell their soft drinks, shoes and smartphones — but the moment there's a whiff of controversy, they are just as quick to cut them loose. The latest example is PepsiCo and Lil Wayne. Last week, the...

    Tags: Emmett Till, PepsiCo Inc., Food Industry, Reebok Ltd., Freedom of the Press

    3. May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Review: 'Epic' looks like its title but doesn't feel that way

    "Epic," a fairy tale about a tiny universe of creatures who protect the forest, has many virtues.
    "Epic," a fairy tale about a tiny universe of creatures who protect the forest, has many virtues. The animation is lush and imaginative. The 3-D effects are stunning, among the best we've seen. The coming-of-age ideas are framed in eco-friendly ways....

    Tags: Josh Hutcherson, Movies, Meet the Robinsons (movie), Epic (movie), Aziz Ansari

    4. May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Fall of Arthur' and the path to Middle-Earth

    The books go ever on and on. Forty years after his death at 81, works by J.R.R. Tolkien continue to appear. The latest, "The Fall of Arthur," lists nine works published during his lifetime ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy appears as a single title) and 24 posthumously, including the 12-volume "History of Middle-Earth," edited by Tolkien's son and literary executor Christopher.
    The books go ever on and on. Forty years after his death at 81, works by J.R.R. Tolkien continue to appear. The latest, "The Fall of Arthur," lists nine works published during his lifetime ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy appears as a single title) and 24...

    Tags: Petroleum Industry, University of Oxford, Arts and Culture, Folklore and Mythology

    5. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Ray Manzarek remembered the Doors in his books

    When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died Monday, he left behind a musical legacy that included 15 singles that made Billboard's hot 100 list, including the songs "Light My Fire," "Waiting for the Sun," "Touch Me," "Riders on the Storm," and "People Are Strange." Less well known is his literary legacy, which included a memoir and two novels.
    When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died Monday, he left behind a musical legacy that included 15 singles that made Billboard's hot 100 list, including the songs "Light My Fire," "Waiting for the Sun," "Touch Me," "Riders on the Storm," and "People Are...

    Tags: Music Industry, Fiction, The Doors (music group), Heroin, Music

    6. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Shakespeare's sonnets get a new iPad, iPhone app

    William Shakespeare is believed to have written 154 sonnets during his life. Carrying around the complete volume has never been physically burdensome since each poem is a mere 14 lines. But a new application for the Apple iPad and iPhone is seeking to make the sonnets even more portable and accessible.
    William Shakespeare is believed to have written 154 sonnets during his life. Carrying around the complete volume has never been physically burdensome since each poem is a mere 14 lines. But a new application for the Apple iPad and iPhone is seeking to...

    Tags: Apple iTunes, New Products, William Shakespeare, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad

    7. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Michelle Tea turns a radical eye on YA in 'Mermaid in Chelsea Creek'

    NEW YORK — Michelle Tea has been a horoscope writer, an activist and a sex worker. She never graduated from college, but she has written a novel, a poetry collection and four memoirs — one of which, "Valencia," is being made into an independent film by 21 filmmakers. As co-founder of the literary performance group Sister Spit, she's led troupes of performance poets and artists across the United States and Europe.
    NEW YORK — Michelle Tea has been a horoscope writer, an activist and a sex worker. She never graduated from college, but she has written a novel, a poetry collection and four memoirs — one of which, "Valencia," is being made into an...

    Tags: Chelsea (Manhattan, New York), Artists, Authors, Arts and Culture, Fine Artists

    8. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Making poetry accessible

    Why do school kids shy away from poetry? The answer, suggests <a href="https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/open-the-door">&ldquo;Open the Door: How to Excite Young People About Poetry&rdquo;</a> &mdash; a new book from McSweeney&rsquo;s, in conjunction with the Poetry Foundation &mdash; is that it&rsquo;s not taught very well.
    Why do school kids shy away from poetry? The answer, suggests “Open the Door: How to Excite Young People About Poetry” — a new book from McSweeney’s, in conjunction with the Poetry Foundation — is that it’s not taught...
    9. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. August Wilson's words came straight from his soul

    Stage and film legend James Earl Jones once said, "It's hard for an actor to go wrong if he's true to the words that August has written."
    Stage and film legend James Earl Jones once said, "It's hard for an actor to go wrong if he's true to the words that August has written." As an actor and writer, I have found that statement to be true of only a few playwrights. There is usually at least...

    Tags: Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Muddy Waters, Arts and Culture, Folklore and Mythology, 42 (movie)

    10. May 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. UCLA Library's 'I'm a Stranger Here Myself' takes on the Beats

    The story of the Beat Generation is often seen as a tale of two cities: The movement began in New York and blossomed in San Francisco. A UCLA Library exhibit sheds light on "a third, lesser-known hub" &mdash; Los Angeles, specifically the beachside bohemia of Venice.
    The story of the Beat Generation is often seen as a tale of two cities: The movement began in New York and blossomed in San Francisco. A UCLA Library exhibit sheds light on "a third, lesser-known hub" — Los Angeles, specifically the beachside...

    Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Libraries, Arts and Culture, University of California, Los Angeles

    11. May 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Lil Wayne, PepsiCo's Mountain Dew part ways after controversy

    In a week that has already seen PepsiCo pull an ad developed by Odd Future ringleader Tyler, the Creator, the beverage giant is severing ties with another rapper, Lil Wayne.
    In a week that has already seen PepsiCo pull an ad developed by Odd Future ringleader Tyler, the Creator, the beverage giant is severing ties with another rapper, Lil Wayne. PepsiCo announced it has ended its partnership with the rapper over a vulgar...

    Tags: Emmett Till, PepsiCo Inc., Crime, Law and Justice, Reebok Ltd., Justice and Rights

    12. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| LAT - HOLD Archive

  12. Tony Awards 2013 winners and nominees: Complete list

    The 2013 Tony nominations were announced&nbsp;Tuesday morning in New York by multiple Tony winner Sutton Foster and "Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
    The 2013 Tony nominations were announced Tuesday morning in New York by multiple Tony winner Sutton Foster and "Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. "Bring It On," "A Christmas Story," "Kinky Boots" and "Matilda: The Musical" were nominated as...

    Tags: Tim Minchin, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Morton, Richard Kind, Fiction

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