Complying a list of what made 2008 so special is pretty tough. You have a world view, a local view, perspectives on certain sectors of human interests, and analysis that favor a new trend. So much goes into 2008, that I wanted to do 2,008 memorable moments of 2008. It would have been appropriate had [...]
The Nutcracker in Boston
Dec. 25, 2008 Leave a Comment
BOSTON — Seeing the Boston Ballet perform The Nutcracker is a New England tradition. It’s one of our “things” here in the Bean. Blast attended on Tuesday, and we were really moved by the performance that balanced the playful with the traditional to weave a classic masterpiece into fun for all ages. From the cutest [...]
Gift Idea: Photos to art!
Nov. 26, 2008 Leave a Comment
If there is something people have in common is having that person who loves to take pictures. Whether it is birthdays, weddings or these holiday events, that special photographer is ready to capture the Kodak moment. So what to give them now when a Nikon camera may not be part of the budgeted gifts? There [...]
The Raven — and some help from The Simpsons
Oct. 29, 2008 Leave a Comment
We’re sure you’ve heard of “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe. You’ve probably even heard that famous line: “nevermore”. What you might not have heard is the rendition given by The Simpsons during one of their yearly Halloween specials. Click here to view it, and them complain to them that their videos don’t embed in [...]
The Phoenix and the Turtle
Oct. 17, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love. It is widely considered to be one of William Shakespeare’s most obscure works.
Grant the artist
Oct. 1, 2008 1 Comment
Recently hired by Lucasfilm Ltd., Gould is part of a team that’s working on The Clone Wars online web comics. Released in tandem with the television show, the comics will supplement the plots and characters found in the weekly episodes.
A story about pens
Aug. 16, 2008 Leave a Comment
Buy The Boston Globe or turn to Boston.com on Sunday to see John Guilfoil’s business spending column on executive pens. For the past few weeks, I’ve been writing — actually writing with my hands, not a keyboard — more than usual. That’s because I’ve been testing out various executive and designer pens for a “Globe [...]
The comics of the con
July 25, 2008 1 Comment
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Attention “Twilight” fans, in addition to movies, music and video games, there’s something else at Comic-con that you may be interested in.
Comic books.
Okay, let’s be realistic, maybe they won’t be interested in comic books, but millions are, it’s the reason why Comic-con exists and we can’t get enough of it.
With the first full day of the con behind us, here’s a look at some of the best non-major label comics that have caught my eye so far at the sold out 2008 San Diego Comic-con International. [...]
Changing opinions about Anime — one 7-foot red robot at a time
June 2, 2008 1 Comment
Robert Scholz took a deep breath as he carefully walked backwards up the stairs. In the distance he could hear shouts from the eager audience and the sound of the MC trying to hold their attention. Scholz tried to move a little faster, but his pace remained constant while friends assisted him from all sides.
The business of art, and the art of business
March 3, 2008 2 Comments
An interview with art gallery-owner Colin Rhys about his life and trade.
Happy Birthday, Jackie!
Feb. 26, 2008 Leave a Comment
Happy Birthday to the late, great Jackie Gleason! Gleason, famous for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners, would have been 92 years old today. “The Great One” is getting a couple of gifts for his birthday. First is the launch of his all-new website, JackieGleason.com, which will feature constantly updated clips and photos [...]
20 years of “Phantom”
Jan. 26, 2008 Leave a Comment
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway — the longest running show in history. The longest-running show in Broadway history opened on this day in 1988 — “The Phantom of the Opera.” Adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber from the classic French novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the [...]
Buy your kiss
Dec. 3, 2007 Leave a Comment
As the holidays approach, a unique gift idea emerges from DNA 11. Recently. the Canadian-based company introduced its new line of art portraits, which include DNA fingerprints and portraits of your lips and kisses. DNA 11 offers three innovative and personalized products, and each one will never look the same because it’s unique to yourself. [...]
Bloody good Broadway
Nov. 3, 2007 Leave a Comment
The newest installment from Broadway Across America makes the trip to the theater worth it for a razor-edged updated version of Stephen Sondheim’s, Sweeney Todd. Tony-award winning for its unique direction, in which the actors serve as the orchestra, this musical is unconventional with tunes not easily forgotten. Sweeney Todd is a dark tale set [...]
Every picture tells a story
Jan. 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
This was the first article ever written in Blast Magazine and was part of the 1/1/07 launch. In his youth, James Crotty may have qualified for the title of Youngest Professional Photographer in Dayton, Ohio. A shy personality in a family of extroverts, he discovered his passion once he started messing around with a 35mm [...]
