Theater Review: ‘Mamma Mia!,’ You Should Go Again
The show absolutely hilarious and it’s hard to single out any cast member because they’re all exceptional, especially Christine Sherrill and San Diego native Alisa Melendez
Movie Review: A Fun and Goofy ‘The Marvels’
The Marvels is wacky, doesn’t take itself too seriously and comes in at a brisk 100 minutes. And it’s loads of fun.
Movie Review: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Lily Gladstone is the heart and soul of the movie. She’s got such a soulful and expressive face. As members of her family die one by one of mysterious circumstances, that soul behind her eyes slowly diminishes. Her performance is incredible.
Movie Review: ‘Dicks: The Musical’ is Insane Bliss
Written by Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp and directed by Larry Charles, Dicks the Musical can best be described as The Parent Trap as if it was filtered through John Waters’ brain.
Review: ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
I love how each of these films help to teach children one specific thing and not bombard them with dozens of themes and ideas like some other animated films.
Review: Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Strange Way of Life’
The short film follows two gunmen, Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, former friends and lovers who reunite after several years apart.
Review: ‘Dumb Money’
A funny Us vs Them story that’s maddeningly frustrating with how the Them’s never really get into trouble because of the tilted scales of justice.
Theater Review: ‘Beetlejuice’
The show is hilariously funny, thanks in large part to both Kobler and Esler. Kobler’s Beetlejuice breaks the fourth wall, makes inappropriate statements and literally says whatever comes to his mind at any given time.
Theater Review: ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’
Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner has the voice, the moves and attitude down perfectly.
Theater Review: ‘Six’ is Pure Fun
The audience loved every second of the show and one of the (many) reasons is because it empowers these women.
Movie Review: ‘The Flash’
I’m curious to see where things go with this Flash, especially with Miller’s troubles but if you’re looking to check it out, just sit back and enjoy the ride… or run.
Theater Review: ‘1776’
As crazy as the political landscape in America is right now, re-introducing the 1969 musical 1776 to the masses was one heck of a good idea. This version of the show, though, comes with a Twist: an all female and gender non-conforming cast.
Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’
The Guardians are a family. It’s about friendship – always has been – and finding acceptance and love, even when you’re not looking for it.
Theater Review: ‘Mean Girls the Musical’
Mean Girls the Musical, Tina Fey’s adaptation of her hit 2004 film, is currently strutting its stuff at San Diego’s Civic Theatre and if you’re a fan of the film or Fey, it’s definitely a must see.
Movie Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
Jonathan Majors is freaking fierce. He’s got this calm, quiet rage that just feels like it wants to erupt.
Theater Review: ‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations’
If you’re a theater lover and looking to kick the New Year in high gear, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations is a great way to do that.
Theater Review: ‘Hamilton’ Returns and It’s as Good as Ever
Each time I watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer prize-winning musical, I walk away with a new found respect for it.
Movie Review: Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles
Florence Pugh is, as usual, great. She’s the rock here, grounding the whole film in reality.
Movie Review: Jon Hamm in ‘Confess, Fletch’
What Fletch has going for it is the performances, especially Hamm’s and Annie Mumolo’s, who plays his certifiably crazy neighbor, Eve.
Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’
The real fun was watching Goldblum, Dern and Sam Neill’s characters together. As summer movies go, you can do worse.