Movie Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
From the casting, screenplay and the “Holy Crap!” final scene of ‘Us’, Jordan Peele has quickly turned into a director who’s a must-watch.
Movie Review: M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’
The film is more graphic novel than pure comic book. Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan wants to deal with what it’s like to be a human with super abilities and its effects on the world at large.
Theatre Review: Betty Buckley in ‘Hello, Dolly!’
When Buckley descends the staircase for Hello, Dolly!, it’s a nice moment, combining musical theatre royalty with one of the classic musical theatre songs.
Movie Review: ‘Aquaman’
Aquaman boasts a terrific cast, great director and a couple of great action scenes. What it does not have, like most DC movies, is a good script.
Movie Review: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to the 1964 Disney classic, is more than a worthy follow up. It’s joyful, uplifting and features an Oscar-worthy performance from Emily Blunt.
Book Review: ‘Actor for Life: How to Have an Amazing Career Without All the Drama’
If you’ve been searching for a book that’s full of acting tips but also a guidepost to staying connected to acting as a craft, Actor for Life, might it.
Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’
Each number is better than the next and really, the songs by Sara Barielles are the true star of the show.
Movie Review: Steve McQueen’s ‘Widows’ Starring Viola Davis
As thrillers go, this one is pretty impressive and fans of Viola Davis will not be disappointed.
Movie Review: Joel Edgerton’s ‘Boy Erased’
If there is a hell, you have to believe that there’s a white-hot space reserved for some of the people portrayed in Joel Edgerton’s new film, Boy Erased.
Theatre Review: After 15 Years, ‘Wicked’ Still Defies Gravity
Wicked, which had its Broadway premiere 15 years ago this week, is showing no signs of age. In fact, it feels even more relevant than ever.
Movie Review: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Bohemian Rhapsody gets just enough things right to make it an semi-enjoyable homage to the brilliant Freddie Mercury.
Movie Review: ‘Electric Love’
Mooren and Serafino have terrific chemistry and they could have easily carried the entire film.
Movie Review: ‘Degenerates’
The cast is solid, the premise is fun and there are some legitimate laugh out loud scenes.
Movie Review: ‘The Drummer and The Keeper’
Writer/director Nick Kelly has made a film about friendship and tolerance that is so sweet and uplifting, it’ll remind you about what being a true friend is really about.
Movie Review: Robert Redford in ‘The Old Man and the Gun’
If this really is Robert Redford’s last film then he is certainly going out on a high note.
Theatre Review: ‘Beautiful, The Carole King Musical’
Beautiful, The Carole King Musical is one of those rare shows where every single thing has come together perfectly.
Documentary Review: Gilda Radner Narrates Her Life in, ‘Love, Gilda’
Dapolito’s film is a love letter to those who already loved Radner. It may not bring new fans to her legacy but it’ll solidify the one she has with her fans.
Movie Review: Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart in ‘Lizzie’
It’s a film that merits watching mostly because of the terrific performances from Sevigny and Stewart.
Theater Review: La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Seize the King’ Brings Richard III Into the Modern Age
The show is moved to a sharp and modern setting, proving that man’s ambitions remain the same no matter their era or location.
Theater Review: ‘Much Ado’ at The Old Globe: Everyone is a Fool for Love
Kathleen Marshall’s version of ‘Much Ado’ is a funny, gorgeous, and emotionally resonant production.