December 7, 2016, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, FilmSecret Scripture’s Sebastian Barry on the journey from Dublin to Hollywood Dublin-born author Sebastian Barry has received high praise for his novels, poetry, and plays alike. The mastermind behind a repertoire of over 20 published works, Barry weaves together the onward flow of modern Irish history, allusions to family folktales, and colorful characters with graceful sympathy. His 2008 novel, The Secret… read more
November 30, 2016, Filed Under: Film, Research + TeachingBehind the real magic of Hollywood’s Golden Age Co-authored by Karen Maness and Richard Isackes, lecturer and professor in The University of Texas’s Department of Theatre & Dance, The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop (Regan Arts) offers an unprecedented look at the breathtaking hand-painted backdrops of old Hollywood films like Cleopatra (1917), The Wizard of Oz (1939), and… read more
October 13, 2016, Filed Under: Film“You talkin’ to me?” Explore the Harry Ransom Center, search digital collections, or plan your visit. Forty years ago, Taxi Driver was released to critical and popular acclaim and its most famous line, “You talkin’ to me?” instantly became one of the most memorable lines in film history.
