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Book Review: UNOFFENDABLE: NO OFFENSE. NONE TAKEN. (Ryan Leak)
OFF THE OFFENSIVE I have a men’s large T-shirt that I bought at Disney World in 1990. It advertises the roller coaster Expedition Everest. Under the logo, it reads “Scream Like a Girl.” I love that shirt, and received nothing but positive comments until some years later, when on two separate occasions I was told…
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Theater Preview: FREE STREAMS OF SIX PLAYS BY BLACK WRITERS (Los Angeles Theatre Works)
FREE STREAMS OF SIX PLAYS BY BLACK WRITERS L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s leading producer of audio theater, has chosen six titles by Black playwrights from its extensive collection of work to stream free on its website. The six plays, including A Huey P. Newton Story, written, directed and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith; Ceremonies in Dark Old Men by Lonne Elder…
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Event Preview: SF PRIDE’S FIFTIETH WILL BE CELEBRATED ONLINE (San Francisco Pride)
SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE’S FIFTIETH WILL BE CELEBRATED ONLINE Well, you can’t keep a great party down. On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2020, the 50-year milestone anniversary of SF Pride will actually be televised. Grammy Award-winning singer and Motown legend Thelma Houston will be the Sunday headliner for the official Pride 50 online celebration. As a…
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Film and Event Feature: RODNEY KING (Netflix; Roger Guenveur Smith in conversation with Sarah Bellamy and Rohan Preston)
Click here to watch Rodney King on Netflix To attend the conversation, please RSVP to RSVP@altaglobalmedia.net **Virtual Conference link will be shared upon RSVP**
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Extras: VIRTUAL REALITY SLOTS: OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS
Virtual Reality Slots: Opportunities and Threats The entertainment industry has benefited immensely from advances in technology and more so than many other industries. Whether it is computer games with lifelike graphics or special effects that have helped define modern cinema, all have changed the industry beyond recognition. Gambling and New Technology Gambling is usually seen…
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Extras: INSIGHT INTO CASINO SECURITY
INSIGHT INTO CASINO SECURITY One of the most important parts of running any casino has to be its security. Yes, the players need to be entertained and there needs to be enough games to keep them happy, and of course the décor has to be pleasing, but without good security, cheating can take place and…
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Extras: 4 REASONS TO DIGITIZE YOUR MOVIE COLLECTION
4 REASONS TO DIGITIZE YOUR MOVIE COLLECTION The world that we’re living in is an increasingly digital one, where TV series and movies can be easily viewed online. However, this leaves a question mark hanging over your existing DVD collection. You almost certainly have plenty of DVDs in your home taking up precious space. Now,…
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Theater Preview: ROGER Q. MASON (Celebration Theatre’s Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony)
STAR-STUDDED CAST CELEBRATES ROGER Q. MASON Los Angeles’s Celebration Theatre announces its star-studded cast for this year’s virtual Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony celebrating black queer writer/performer Roger Q. Mason. The award ceremony will be broadcast online Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 pm PST via YouTube, accessible by clicking Pride on the night of…
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Theater Preview: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S “FINISHING THE HAT” (Poetry in America Live)
HOW YOU GET TO FINISH THE HAT This has been a milestone year for America: but aside from an epidemic and protests — and all that is entailed therein — we have Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday to celebrate. Until we can rejoin the masses to enjoy Sondheim’s works in person, there are events recorded live…
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Film Review: RUNNER RUNNER (directed by Brad Furman)
A LOOK BACK AT THE ONLINE CASINO MOVIE RUNNER RUNNER If you love watching gambling movies, this post is for you. Runner Runner is an online gambling movie by Brad Furman and was initially released on 18 September 2013. The film starred Justin Timberlake as Richie, Ben Affleck as Ivan, Gemma Arterton as Rebecca, and…
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Extras: TOP NETFLIX MOVIES AND SERIES TO CHECK IN 2020
TOP NETFLIX MOVIES AND SERIES TO CHECK IN 2020 With thousands of series and movies to watch from, as well as an algorithm and navigation system that do not make it easy to find something suitable to watch, it can be challenging to choose a film to watch on Netflix. This streaming platform is very…
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Extras/Film: FROM CLASSIC TO MODERN: TOP HORROR FILMS ABOUT AND FOR STUDENTS
FROM CLASSIC TO MODERN: TOP HORROR FILMS ABOUT AND FOR STUDENTS Many college students are film enthusiasts. Despite the burden that comes with managing academic writing assignments, students always strive to create time so that they can watch as many movies as possible. Regardless of the movie genre, students enjoy themselves. Some may prefer comedy…
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Extras: TOP 5 INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES TO CHECK AS A STUDENT
TOP 5 INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES TO CHECK AS A STUDENT Being a student does not always mean attending classes and working on assignments or research. It can also be an informative occurrence where learners get exposure to new experiences via movies. Watching movies is also useful because it is quite possible that you will have to…
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Extras: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (Science in Theater)
Alzheimer’s Disease – Overview – Symptoms, Causes, Risks Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to the wasting or degeneration of the cells of the brain. It is the primary cause of dementia and might hamper the ability of the person to operate independently. One of the most common and an early sign…
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Music Preview: LISTEN LOCAL: NEW YORK CITY (Spotify)
ONE WAY TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS With the news that Broadway will remain shuttered until at least Labor Day, New Yorkers and those who visit the city to enjoy the life now have a way to get your Big Apple fix during quarantine through an exclusive content hub on Spotify: Listen Local:…
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Exhibit Review: SOCIALLY DISTANT THEATER: THE SOLO SHOW AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD (The Al Hirschfeld Foundation)
TAKE A SOLO BOW, MR. HIRSCHFELD How many of us theater addicts have gone to a solo show only to find some woman squealing about her private parts (or man for that matter), and you think “Never Again.” Then you catch Whoopi Goldberg or Robert Morse or Julie Harris or John Leguizamo or the great…
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Virtual Theater: TO MASTER THE ART (Timeline Theatre, Chicago)
STARVING FOR THEATER? FEAST ON THIS! It’s not just for Chicagoans anymore. Time and again, we have trumped that Chicago theater is the most exciting in the country. Not just because of the array and number of companies, but the affordability. Theater artists in Chicago do theater for theater’s sake — and for ours. Case…
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Extra: MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR CASINO EXPERIENCE
MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR CASINO EXPERIENCE If you’re an avid gambler, or if you simply like to dabble in casual gambling, no doubt you will have scrolled through an abundance of online articles with slot tips for making the most of casino games, some great and some not so great! Here’s how to make…
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Music Preview: TENOR BRIAN CHENEY (Weekly Shows on Stageit)
BACK ON THE CHENEY GANG I originally caught tenor Brian Cheney in Pacific Opera Project’s Tosca, and I was awestruck. Playing the brave painter Cavaradossi, Cheney really blew me away. With nary a glitch, and equally authoritative throughout his range, Cheney has that terrific tenor sound: the power, richness, and vocal color of a high…
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Theater Preview: SONDHEIM @ 90 ROUNDTABLE (Porchlight Music Theatre Virtual Series)
CELEBRATING A PASSION FOR SONDHEIM Welcome to a new, free virtual series to celebrate Stephen Sondheim as an American icon while celebrating his 90th birthday year. Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable, created and hosted by Chicago’s Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Weber, gathers talents from Chicago, Broadway and the world of theater to offer episodes…
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