The Smithsonian last week debuted its long-in-the-works Entertainment Nation, an entire wing at the National Museum of American History devoted, for the first time, to pop culture.
With Dolby sound, digital projection and advanced lighting, it is everything you would expect to engage 21st century audiences.
But none of the bells and whistles distract from the actual artifacts. Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which long had been on display as one of the most requested items at the museum, are now in one place along with less-viewed items like George Reeves’ Superman costume, Mister Rogers’ sweater, the egg from Alien and Captain America’s shield.
The point is to show how these costumes, props, uniforms and other items represent a powerful and influential aspect of culture, showcased under the same roof as other American treasures like Abraham Lincoln’s hat and the Star-Spangled Banner.
“One of...
With Dolby sound, digital projection and advanced lighting, it is everything you would expect to engage 21st century audiences.
But none of the bells and whistles distract from the actual artifacts. Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which long had been on display as one of the most requested items at the museum, are now in one place along with less-viewed items like George Reeves’ Superman costume, Mister Rogers’ sweater, the egg from Alien and Captain America’s shield.
The point is to show how these costumes, props, uniforms and other items represent a powerful and influential aspect of culture, showcased under the same roof as other American treasures like Abraham Lincoln’s hat and the Star-Spangled Banner.
“One of...
- 12/11/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Thumb’s widow, nee Lavinia Warren, in 1885.
In less than a month, I’m leaving on that wonderful, terrifying journey known as a book tour. Eight states in just about as many days, with only a brief weekend respite halfway through to wash out my unmentionables. Already, I’m anticipating how to handle the inevitable airport delays, the long security lines. Already, I’m worrying about what to pack, and how to pack it. Knit dresses that roll, while not wrinkling,...
In less than a month, I’m leaving on that wonderful, terrifying journey known as a book tour. Eight states in just about as many days, with only a brief weekend respite halfway through to wash out my unmentionables. Already, I’m anticipating how to handle the inevitable airport delays, the long security lines. Already, I’m worrying about what to pack, and how to pack it. Knit dresses that roll, while not wrinkling,...
- 7/26/2011
- by Melanie Benjamin
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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