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Film Recommendation: HIDDEN MASTER: THE LEGACY OF GEORGE PLATT LYNES (Directed by Sam Shahid; Screening at NewFest 2023)
CAN PHOTOS TELL THE WHOLE STORY? THIS GREAT DOC DOES George Platt Lynes working in his studio The early years of George Platt Lynes’ career read like a Hollywood film script. Gifted and financially secure, he was privately educated and well-traveled. In the ’20s Lynes went to Paris, where he became acquainted with Man Ray…
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Recommended Film: SHOULDER DANCE (Written and Directed by Jay Arnold)
Queer Film Shoulder Dance with The Flash Star Rick Cosnett to be Released by Breaking Glass Pictures in November Breaking Glass Pictures, having acquired worldwide rights to Jay Arnold’s award-winning queer romantic drama feature Shoulder Dance, plans a U.S. theatrical release beginning Nov. 3, followed by on-demand and digital release on November 14, 2023. The…
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Theater Review: THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY (The Geffen Playhouse)
A MOST ENGAGING PARTY Going into the west coast premiere production of Samuel Baum’s The Engagement Party, currently running at the Geffen Playhouse, I was aware of two things. First, a spilled glass of wine is the instigating action that causes everything to collapse. Two, the poster bore a striking resemblance to imagery used in…
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Broadway Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Hudson Theater)
NO LONGER JUST ROLLING ALONG, MERRILY HAS LANDED WHERE IT BELONGS: BROADWAY It’s fitting that Merrily We Roll Along, which originally opened on Broadway in 1981 to mostly negative reviews, has been refurbished in the equally restored Hudson Theater. Both the theater and production make the perfect classy pair — stunning theater at its best…
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Recommended Theater: PIAF! THE SHOW (Global Tour at the Herbst in San Francisco)
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, PART OF A GLOBAL TOUR, PIAF! THE SHOW WILL DELIVER THE ULTIMATE FRENCH KISS French cabaret singer Edith Piaf is one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century. She began her career in France back in the 1940s singing as a street artist to earn money. With her unique…
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Highly Recommended Theater Review: JANE: A GHOST STORY (Lamb’s Players Theatre in San Diego)
A NOVEL FOR THE AGES BECOMES A PLAY FOR THE AGES Jane: A Ghost Story at the Lamb’s Players Theatre is an original version of Charlotte Brontë’s famous 1837 English novel Jane Eyre. Not to mince words, it is the best new play I’ve seen in a very long time. Excellences are everywhere — notably…
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Theater Review: SUMO (World Premiere by Lisa Sanaye Dring at La Jolla Playhouse)
FOR ALL IT’S GIRTH Sumo is a Japanese sport in which two bulky Japanese wrestlers clutch and grab at each other within a circular ring enclosed by bales of straw. The goal is to either eject the opponent from the ring or knock him on his back. The typical match runs a few seconds and…
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Extras: ONLINE DATING IN MODERN CINEMA VS. REAL LIFE
Online dating has become mainstream in a culture where swiping right is as routine as drinking coffee in the morning. It is undeniable that online dating is a modern phenomenon, with 30% of U.S. adults using dating sites and 53% of the under-30 set traversing the digital romance sphere. The fundamental question is how well…
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Los Angeles Dance Review: THE MISSING MOUNTAIN (L.A. Dance Project)
MURDER MYSTERY THEATER, WITHOUT THE MURDER PART Performers romp through a mist-filled space, trying to be mountains in this continuous dance performance. At the start of L.A. Dance Project’s The Missing Mountain by L.A. Dance Project choreographic Artists-in-Residence Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, is the sound. As the audience enters the theater, we are…
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Extras: GUIDE: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH MOVING OBJECTS CORRECTLY
Who hasn’t experienced it? Whether children, animals or vehicles – as soon as an object moves, it becomes difficult to take a photo. Who doesn’t have all those photos on their smartphone or camera where only part of an object can be seen? But there are ways to take really good photos of moving objects,…
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Extras: THE HIT LIST OF THE MOST UNUSUAL SERIES GENRES
Crime, drama, young adult, comedy, and action – these well-known genres have solidified their presence and frequently blend into or overlap with other categories. However, beyond these conventional genres, there’s a plethora of other storytelling forms to explore. Even in Hollywood’s creative landscape, productions no longer adhere strictly to predefined formulas. Extraordinary storytelling genres have…
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NYC Cabaret Review: AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS (Birdland Jazz Club)
In what she calls a celebration of autumn, performer and songwriter Amanda Green and her “amazing friends,” Jen Colella, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, Alan H. Green, Jade Jones and Kristoffer Cusick, presented a program of “chestnuts old and new” from several projects. These projects were occasionally songs she’d written for people such as her own…
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Theater Review: JANE: A GHOST STORY (Lamb’s Players Theatre in San Diego)
LAMB’S STRIVES FOR AN EYRE OF MYSTERY Playwright David McFadzean is no stranger to Lamb’s Players, having been a part of the company from 1979-1984. From there, his career took him to writing and produced for TV and film, including Roseanne, Home Improvement, Carol & Company, Thunder Alley, and the Mel Gibson comedy, What Women…
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Extras: THE LATEST CASINO MOVIES THAT EVERY GAMBLING FAN MUST HAVE SEEN
Gambling and cinema nights are two fantastic pastimes, and occasionally, luck aligns when a film centered around gambling emerges. Whether you’re an avid gambler or simply captivated by the gambling ambiance, such movies offer excitement for everyone. Many of these films from recent years have risen to the top in various genres: the Ocean’s series…
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Theater Review: LOVE AMONG THE RUINS (El Portal)
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Hearing the vintage recordings of Judy Garland and male crooners singing with society pop orchestras from the post-depression era, coupled with seeing black and white etchings of London skylines projected onto a scrim framed in an elegant art deco-inspired false proscenium, one would expect to see a romantic love story. However,…
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Theater Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Palm Canyon Theater in Palm Springs)
MAGNOLIAS FOR JUDITH CHAPMAN AS M’LYNN In Steel Magnolias at the Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs, which opened last weekend, Judith Chapman as M’Lynn blows the roof off of the theater and insists you pay attention; her second act monologue and emotional outburst is just brilliant. Chapman’s character takes almost the entire evening to…
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Theater Interview: BRUCE TURK (Starring in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at North Coast Rep)
From October 18 to November 12, 2023, North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a daring reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless tale, filled with darkness, desire, love, and unbridled terror. Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the eternal conflict between good and evil. Relentless forces engage…
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Extras/Film: LIGHTS, CAMERA, LEARN: HOW CINEMA ENGAGES AND INSPIRES STUDENTS
Cinema, often viewed as a form of entertainment, has the potential to be a powerful educational tool. Films can serve as visual textbooks, offering viewers a glimpse into different cultures, historical periods, and life experiences. They can help with paper writing, research and provide inspiration for creative projects. The visual and auditory stimulation offered by…
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Extras: CELEBRITIES WHO LIKE TO PLAY IN THE ONLINE CASINO
While one might question why celebrities would have an inclination to gamble, given that most of them are certainly not reliant on the winnings, the reality is quite clear: stars are not immune to the allure of thrill and entertainment. It’s no secret that many Hollywood celebrities can frequently be spotted in the grand casinos…
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Opera Review: STAR CHOIR (World Premiere by The Industry at Mount Wilson Observatory in Los Angeles)
WHAT’S NEXT, TURANDOT AT THE SPHINX? Space pageantry reaches new heights inside Mt. Wilson Observatory’s 100-inch telescope. The experimental opera company The Industry is known for their innovative productions, held in unconventional locations. There was Hopscotch — a “mobile opera” that ferried audience members between the LA River, Bradbury building, an Airstream, and in…
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