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Theater Review: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT (Fountain)
THE GOOD AND EVIL IN BOTH WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION The concept sounded so intriguing that I begged to review this experimental theatre piece, White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Iranian German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour. The hook is that every performance is an “opening night” because every performance features a new actor who…
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Theater Review: LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT (Chuang Stage & Company One Theatre)
LEARNING HOW TO BE IN COMMUNITY Few productions manage to collapse the space between art and community like Learning How to Read by Moonlight. In this world premiere from Gaven D. Trinidad, directed by Natsu Onoda Power, theater becomes a living, breathing act of solidarity. Between May 16 and June 8, Learning How to Read…
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Cabaret Review: GEORGE & ME (Bill Bartus, The Green Room 42)
ANY TIME IS A GOOD TIME TO GIVE MY REGARDS TO [THE MAN WHO OWNED] BROADWAY The tribute show is called George & Me. The only singer on the bill is a man named Bill: That’s Bill Bartus, bow tie at his neck and hat and cane at the ready, and he’s ready to share…
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Film Review: DROP DEAD CITY (directed by Michael Rohatyn and Peter Yost)
WHEN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS GOT A WAKE-UP CALL Drop Dead City is that rare beast: a documentary that turns a major city’s fiscal crisis into an edge-of-your-seat thriller. There’s a strong parallel to what’s happening in our economic and political times today, nationally and locally. It could’ve just been a wonky educational film but…
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Off-Broadway Review: BOWL EP (Vineyard Theatre)
A SURREAL, SKATER-RAP FEVER DREAM I’m not going to lie—I am not the intended audience for Bowl EP. But make no mistake: this is a well-mounted, undeniably audacious performance that resonated strongly with the younger, hipper crowd around me on opening night. Here’s what I know—and here’s what I saw. Oghenero Gbaje and Essence Lotus…
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THE SILVER SCREEN TO VIRTUAL REALMS: HOW HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS INSPIRE ONLINE GAMES
The world of entertainment has witnessed a significant evolution over the years, with the lines between different forms of media becoming increasingly blurred. One of the most fascinating intersections is that between Hollywood blockbusters and online games. The influence of cinematic storytelling and the immersive experiences offered by movies have profoundly impacted the development of…
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TOP 5 EROTIC MOVIES OF THE PAST DECADE – A RUNDOWN
Over the past decade, the British film industry has not shied away from exploring the complexities of sexuality, desire, and the human psyche through cinema. Erotic films from the UK have carved out a distinctive niche, often blending sensuality with psychological depth, emotional nuance, and cultural commentary. Below is a rundown of five standout erotic…
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GAMBLING TOURISM: THE BEST CASINO HOTSPOTS WORLD WIDE
Gambling tourism continues to draw millions each year. From Macau’s high-stakes tables to Australia’s booming platforms. like rocketplay23.com, players chase big wins and luxury experiences. Whether you favour land-based glamour or Aussie online pokies real money options, the thrill is universal. The Power of Gambling Tourism Gambling isn’t just about luck. It’s big business. Major…
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Theater Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Huntington)
“You can almost hear what everyone’s feeling”—an aside delivered to the audience midway through the show—neatly sums up what is most striking about The Light in the Piazza, playing at the Huntington Theatre. The idea that emotions can transcend language is at the heart of this beautiful, heartbreaking, and heartwarming musical. As characters alternate between…
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Concert Review: MYSTIC RHYTHMS & SACRED CHANTS FOR SEVEN BLACK MADONNAS (Cathedral of St. John the Divine)
EXALTING, EXCITING, EXULTANT & EXUBERANT Last night, May 16, Alessandra Belloni and John T. La Barbera led a transcendent 90-minute concert titled Mystic Rhythms & Sacred Chants for 7 Black Madonnas at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. More than a performance, it was a ritual journey—spiritual, historical, and profoundly musical—tracing the veneration of…
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Concert Review: VOCAL DIMENSIONS (LA Phil’s Green Umbrella New Music Series)
I admire the LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series. I really, really do. It’s adventurous and exciting in ways that regular programs rarely achieve. However, there are nights where it’s punishing and it hates me. The April 29 program, Vocal Dimensions, was one of those. At the end, in spite of the two brief bright spots,…
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Theater Review: ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Novato Theatre Company)
MAYHEM MIXED WITH MAGIC Novato Theatre Company considered a daunting task of shepherding thirty young actors ages 10 to 13 to stage Matilda the Musical, the Broadway hit by Dennis Kelly (book) and Tim Minchin (music and lyrics) based on the book written by Roald Dahl, the much-beloved children’s author. Those familiar with Dahl recognize him as the…
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LEGENDS IN LIGHTS: HOW BIOPICS REFRAME SPORTS ICONS
There’s something magnetic about watching a great athlete come to life on screen. Maybe it’s the roar of the crowd recreated with surround sound. Maybe it’s seeing the weight of pressure behind the highlight reels. Or maybe it’s just that sports, with all their heartbreak and triumph, make perfect drama. It’s no wonder so many…
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Theater Review: WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT (Fountain)
HARE FORCE ONE With White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour currently at the Fountain Theatre, what you encounter is an interesting and provocative theatrical game, a hybrid of “Story Theatre” and immersive Role Playing Game (RPG). On stage is a sparse set that displays the sharp divisions of red and white conveying…
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FROM FILM TO GAMEPLAY: HOW HOLLYWOOD HAS INSPIRED THE DESIGN OF VIDEO POKER GAMES
Casino films have long influenced how casino games are portrayed, and this influence can be felt in the design and experience of modern video poker games — especially in their online forms. From the visual style, the tension of a high-stakes atmosphere, and the stunning casino scenes that are often central in films, cinema has…
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Theater Review: AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN (Theater UnCorked, Boston Center for the Arts)
HOW SWEET IT IS! From the opening scene of As Bees in Honey Drown, we know that young Evan Wyler (Michael Mazzone) is doomed, but we also know that we are going to be happily amused as he tumbles toward his downfall. A debut novelist on the verge of fame, he reluctantly acquiesces to the…
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Obituary: CHARLES STROUSE (American Composer of Broadway and Film Dies at 96)
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, responsible for such legendary songs as “Put on a Happy Face,” “Tomorrow,” “Those Were the Days,” and many others, died at his home in New York City on May 15. His remarkable career spanned over seven decades, during which time he…
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HOW WE MOVED OUR CINEMA TO A NEW LOCATION: TIPS AND CHALLENGES
Moving a cinema to a new location can feel a lot like preparing for a big blockbuster premiere—there’s excitement, anticipation, and yes, a fair share of nerves. As cinema operators, we faced a whirlwind of decisions, from selecting the perfect site to making sure everything went off without a hitch during the transition. It wasn’t…
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Album Review: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH – ELLA AT THE COLISEUM (Ella Fitzgerald)
The Moment of Truth is music full of memorable moments It was June of 1967. What music filled the air and the airwaves? The Beatles had released an album called Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Barbra Streisand performed a free concert in Central Park for 135,000 people. At the Monterey Pop Festival, music fans…
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Theater Review: THE INHERITANCE, PART ONE (The Bent)
AMAZING AND EPIC Palm Springs’ queer theatre company, The Bent, is justifiably proud that they are the first non-professional company on the West Coast to be granted the rights to Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance, Part One, a play that The Telegraph described as “The most important American play of the century.” Almost every actor in…
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