Monthly Archives: May 2014

Nuri Bilge Çeylan, again

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Taline Voskeritchian

~~Nuri Bilge Çeylan has won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year for his film “Winter Sleep.”  Two years ago, I was introduced to and mesmerized by this film-maker’s work when I saw his “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. … Continue reading →

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Le Grand Continental in Boston

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Taline Voskeritchian

~~The weather was perfect this afternoon for the final performance of Le Grand Continental, a celebration of movement, community and public space.  Created by the Montreal-based company Sylvain Émard Danse, Le Grand Continental is an idea that transcends locales, dance … Continue reading →

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Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum, Boston

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Taline Voskeritchian

Granted, I am not a skilled photographer, but lilac bushes are not particularly photogenic, even the very abundant, very energetic ones that make up the path of the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum.  Even yesterday, their day of full … Continue reading →

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