‘Ghosts:’ A Haunting And Emotionally Devastating Ibsen Revival
I haven’t been emotionally slayed at the theater in quite a while. And I can shamefully state that Ghosts is...
‘Purpose,’ Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Riveting New Play Boasts Trio Of Fab Female Performances
One of the many great joys in watching Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ sometimes searing, always riveting new Broadway play, Purpose, is the...
A Sensational Sarah Snook In A ‘Picture of Dorian Gray’ For The Digital Age
Strangely, I thought about Luigi Mangione after seeing Sarah Snook’s theatrical tour de force, The Picture of Dorian Gray, at...
‘October 8:’ Essential Doc Investigates Mind-Boggling Aftermath Of October 7th Terrorist Attack
In a social media driven world where we accept what pops up in our feed as gospel, Wendy Sachs’ essential...
‘Operation Mincemeat:’ Madcap WW2 Musical Madness
Operation Mincemeat presents one of the most bizarre premises for a musical, and certainly a wholly odd choice of subject...
Geena Davis Kicks Action Ass In ‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’ & Denzel Camps It Up In ‘Gladiator II’ 4K-UHD
A few more worthwhile titles on 4K-UHD and Blu-ray already released and/or coming soon. The Long Kiss Goodnight – 4K-UHD...
‘We Had A World:’ Joshua Harmon’s Haunting, Beautiful Memory Play
Joshua Harmon’s haunting memory play, We Had a World, doesn’t follow any of the “rules” of playwriting or memory plays...
‘Misericordia’ Writer-Director Alain Guiraudie On His Latest Blend of Dark Comedy, Desire [VIDEO]
The Contending's Frank J. Avella sits down with Misericordia writer/director Alain Guiraudie to chat about his latest film. Writer-director Alain...
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‘Nora’ Director-Writer-Lead Anna Campbell Chats The Many Hats She Winningly Wore [VIDEO]
Nora (Anna Campbell) is a singer/songwriter who left her suburban home and, after nine years, finally saw her career surge....
Clouzot’s ‘The Wages of Fear,’ Rudolph’s ‘Choose Me’ / Belmondo & Delon: ‘The Black Tulip,’ ‘Half A Chance’ & ‘Ho!’
A couple of true classics and some super entertaining French gems are out on 4K-UHD and Blu-Ray this month. Courtesy...
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