Tag Archives: film

Breathe In, Breathe Out – you can relax now

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

A yoga teacher once told me, “you have everything you need and more than you could possibly imagine.” As an over scheduled, stressed out, on-the-go, hyper stimulated, frazzled, crazed, sometimes angst-y urban woman, this seemed like a really funny joke. … Continue reading…

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Thursday @ 7 . . . in Yemen.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

Filmed in Yemen, The Oath is an extraordinary portrait of Abu Jandal, former body guard to Osama bin Laden, jihadist, father, mentor, and cab driver. He’s also an engaging and intriguing character with a magnetic personality.  Dare I use the … Continue reading…

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Chocolate and pastry, anyone?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

When it comes to competition, visual artists and culinary chefs are some of the fiercest in the world. The intensity of sport, the drive for perfection, the endless refinement, and the glorious relief upon victory are as passionate as they … Continue reading…

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Some things go better together: POV and Brooklyn Museum

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Beverly Sommer

Like Coney Island and hot dogs, some things just go together. Such is the combined forces of the award winning documentary series, POV and the Brooklyn Museum’s Thursdays @ 7. The partnership started as all partnerships do, with an idea … Continue reading…

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Jesper Just at the Opera

Posted on September 19, 2008 by James Leggio

The catalogue for the show Jesper Just: Romantic Delusions draws our attention to how Jesper Just uses a variety of popular songs in his films, from the Ink Spots’ “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” to Olivia … Continue reading…

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Sending off Infinite Island…

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Eleanor Whitney

One of my favorite parts of my job as a museum educator and public programmer is witnessing the conversations that visitors have in the galleries and or during public programs, such as performances and panel discussions. The works of art … Continue reading…

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Art:21 @ Brooklyn Museum

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Eleanor Whitney

As an educational programmer I am always on the lookout for organizations with which we can collaborate to bring innovative and diverse programs to the Museum. I am especially excited about our upcoming film programs this weekend that are a … Continue reading…

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