For the critic, the word 'best' is like a grenade without a pin: Toss it around too freely, and you're likely to get your hand blown off. Terry Teachout blowcriticfreely Change image and share on social
Copland was the first important American classical composer to go to work for Hollywood. Terry Teachout americanclassicalcomposer Change image and share on social
The setting of 'Billy Elliot' is the British miners' strike of 1984-85, about which the average American playgoer knows absolutely nothing. Terry Teachout absolutelyamericanaverage Change image and share on social
In 2004, the iPod was a novelty, and tablet computers were a dream. Now we take for granted that we can see whatever we want whenever and wherever we want to see it, be it 'Grand Illusion' or 'Duck Dynasty.' Terry Teachout computerdreamduck share on social
Most 'Monty Python' fans are, of course, baby boomers, who have long been a nostalgic lot and are growing more so as they totter toward old age. Terry Teachout agebabyboomer Change image and share on social
Limitations, be they practical or arbitrary, force artists to dig more deeply instead of settling for easy answers. Terry Teachout answerarbitraryartist Change image and share on social
At its best, no art form is more thrilling than grand opera, yet none is at greater risk of following the dinosaurs down the cold road to extinction. Terry Teachout artcolddinosaur Change image and share on social
Samuel Beckett's estate will not license productions of his plays that are not performed as written. Terry Teachout beckettestatelicense Change image and share on social
A masterpiece doesn't push you around. It lets you make up your own mind about what it means - and change it as often as you like. Terry Teachout changeletmake Change image and share on social
I can remember - barely - when Elton John was still a good songwriter, or at least capable of writing good songs. Terry Teachout barelycapableelton Change image and share on social
