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The Art of the Steal
By Richard Amada on Mar 30, 2011 | In Visual Arts
I encountered an interesting essay that discusses the legal issues surrounding ownership of recovered art that was stolen. You might think it's just too obvious that the art should automatically go back to whomever was the original owner. But, as is so… more »
Does Gender Switching Equal Copyright Violation?
By Richard Amada on Mar 25, 2011 | In Performing Arts
I was making a presentation to playwrights in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend, and one of the people in the audience asked a question that I hadn't considered before. If a production company changes the gender of characters in a play without ask… more »
You Mean Sometimes People on Reality Shows Actually Care How They Appear?
By Richard Amada on Mar 15, 2011 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
Up till now, I'd have thought it almost impossible that anyone who voluntarily appears on one of the so-called "reality shows" has any concerns over how others will perceive them. But, just when you think there's nothing too embarrassing for people to d… more »
Good-bye, Charlie; Hello, Lawsuit
By Richard Amada on Mar 10, 2011 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
No real surprise here. Actor Charlie Sheen was officially terminated from the hit CBS sitcom, Two and a Half Men, and Mr. Sheen followed up by making good on his threat to take his beef to court. He's suing the producers for $100 million in a Californi… more »
When Will the Sheen Wear Off?
By Richard Amada on Mar 4, 2011 | In Cinema, TV, Radio
Not since Zsa Zsa slapped a cop have I seen this much news coverage of an actor's problematic behavior. The latest rendition, of course, is the ongoing story of Charlie Sheen.
Mr. Sheen, who appears to be jammed in "self-destruct" mode, gives an almos… more »
