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New York Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Documentary About Life, Death and ‘The Cathedral'
There are some weighty topics — both biblical and personal — that are explored in the documentary 'Jimmy & the Demons,' about the sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow. First there is the art, which is inspired by religion. Grashow, 83, is the titular 'Jimmy' in the film, which will debut on Sunday at the Tribeca Festival. The documentary tells the story of his quest to complete 'The Cathedral,' his five-foot-tall wood sculpture of Jesus Christ bearing a cathedral on his back while sinister creatures — many of them demons — flock around his feet. It is playful and surreal and obsessively detailed. Then there is the personal: Grashow's ruminations about life, or more accurately, death. The film captures the artist's view about the sculpture possibly being the 'grand finale' of his career and his belief that he is 'in the bottom of the ninth' of his life. The feeling of mortality is strong. Even more resonate, however, are Grashow's passion for his craft and love for his family. During a video interview last month, Grashow expressed mixed feelings about 'The Cathedral' being finished. 'It's an unbelievable relief,' he said. But elation over completing the project was balanced with another emotion: 'At the same time, there's sort of an emptiness,' he said. 'Where do I go now? And what do I do?' 'Beginnings are the most difficult,' he said. 'Being in the process in the middle of the project is phenomenal.' He likened his creative experience to an enormous spiral. 'The fist steps are unbelievably sluggish, but as it quickens and the vortex keeps spinning around, you can't wait to get up in the morning and approach the work.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Belfast Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Tottenham's Euro salvation is a final humiliation in a wretched season for Manchester United
To the people of this football-obsessed city, it is known affectionately as The Cathedral. And so it seemed fitting that the San Mamés was the scene of a Tottenham Hotspur salvation act. From the ruins of a wretched season came a magical night never to be forgotten in the Basque country, a story of redemption triumphing over ridicule, of a narrative utterly transformed in just 90 minutes by the banks of the Nervión river.
