Culture Articles
Chaplin: The rogue behind the reels
Legendary comedic film actor and producer brings vaudevillian, slapstick presence to Film Series for eight weeks
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Charlie Chaplin had many roles. He was the man with the short, thick, black mustache that danced dinner rolls across the table. He was also the man who created numerous satirical films raising social issues. Webster Film Series Director Mike Steinberg said Chaplin's staying power is attributed to his involvement in everything - comedy, music, acting, directing, dance, philosophy and politics.
Rare Israeli photos reborn
May Gallery is sixth venue in international tour of exhibit
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Photographs can be forgotten as quickly as they are taken. Negatives can be stashed away in boxes in an attic, moments of history frozen in eternal anonymity. This was the destiny of some of Paul Goldman's photographs until Time magazine photographer David Rubinger pulled them out of anonymity and into the spotlight.
Time photojournalist aims to inspire
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David Rubinger, a Time-Life photojournalist based in Israel, came to campus to attend the opening of Paul Goldman's photographs at the May Gallery. Rubinger also gave a talk to Webster students and faculty Aug. 29 in the Emerson Library Conference Room. The audience was made up of about 35 people, primarily Webster students.
Movie Preview: "The Gold Rush"
Tramp discovers love in Alaska
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There are few luminaries in the film world today that are as vastly misunderstood as was the enormously talented and equally conflicted Charles Spencer Chaplin, who lived from 1889 to 1977. His talents were recognized and attuned at an early age, by vaudevillian parents and most of England as he traveled with a stage company, eventually arriving in the United States where he wished to stay.
Brooklyn comedian takes on WU
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Kids get teased for many things - wearing glasses, having braces, being overweight. Now imagine growing up in Brooklyn … and your last name is Gay. The resulting torment became part of the inspiration for some jokes from Joey Gay, who performed Aug. 23 at Webster.
