Review: “Armed and Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal”

This current exhibition at the Brooks Museum features a 3,000 year span of weaponry from every continent except Antarctica. Displayed are both defensive and offensive tools of warfare. Of interest is how functional weapons eventually became items of fashion, status and prestige. Displays were for the most part from out of town museums, although there were some items from local collectors.

Movie Review: "The Artists"

This delightful black and white movie features French actor Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, a silent movie star, who watches his fame and popularity decline with the advent of talking movies. He sparks with a young dancer, Peppy Miller, who is trying to break into movies. As Valentin’s fortunes fade, Peppy Miller’s star rises. The wonderful period musical score is always in synch with the plot. John Goodman plays the studio mogul. Due to the lack of voiced parts, the acting performances of the main characters were superb.