Edward and Jo Hopper lived an extremely frugal life, with just a hot plate to cook on and their living room used as an art studio. Hopper had a reputation for being gruff and unfriendly, while Jo loved to have drinks and chats with friends.
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When Edward Hopper first met fellow painter and future spouse Josephine Nivison in 1923, he had not sold a painting in 10 years. Jo, on the other hand, was at her most productive, both showing and selling her artwork. When Jo recommended Hopper's paintings to ...
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On August 3, 2015, Jerry Lewis sat down for a conversation about his path to becoming a comedian and how his and Sammy Davis, Jr.'s careers and lives were intertwined through a lifelong friendship and mutual respect. Interview conducted for Sammy Davis Jr.: I've Gotta ...
In the 1950s, the film industry was once again in a moment of reckoning as Hollywood faced the post-war breakup of its monopolies. Beforehand, the major studios controlled the entire cinematic pipeline in which production, distribution, exhibition and talent were all governed through oppressive contracts. ...
Edward Hopper’s work is some of the most recognizable art in America and his influence is everywhere—in movies, TV shows and museums. In Hopper’s work, portraits of America emerge in a variety of urban and rural settings. Hopper himself was an enigmatic, yet wildly popular ...
Best known as the author of “The Great Gatsby,” F. Scott Fitzgerald's stories capture the allure and tempestuousness of "the jazz age." Though he struggled throughout his career, Fitzgerald's literary contributions are now regarded among America's greatest works. Here are ten surprising facts about the ...
On November 29, 2011, Neil Young spoke about David Geffen’s role as a performer in the art of the deal and how the media mogul found success in the behind-the-scenes action. Interview conducted by director Susan Lacy for Inventing David Geffen (2012). Chapters: 00:00 - ...
Ben Shapiro is a director, cinematographer and audio producer whose work spans more than 30 years with honors including two Peabodys and two Dupont Awards. Alongside filmmaker Sam Pollard, Shapiro co-directed and co-produced Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes, an intimate documentary exploring the artist's ...
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works. Known for “Nighthawks” and other evocative paintings of American life, Hopper has left a lasting impression on our culture. Meet the man behind the brush, and see how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine ...
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[Editor's Note: This video contains some minor artifacting and noise due to the normal wear and tear of the source footage.] On December 12, 2006, Rita Moreno reflected on how Jerome Robbins’ toughness as a director and choreographer shaped the 1961 production of West Side ...
