In a semi-autobiographical infusion of beauty and truth about artistic creation, Pedro Almodóvar crafts the sensitive, humorous and profound 'Pain and Glory.'
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New York Comic-Con 2019: Hands-on with ‘Marvel’s Avengers’
We got some time to go hands-on with 'Marvel's Avengers' at New York Comic-Con
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In short, The Irishman, with its combined efforts of genius artists, reflects like a unique gemstone faceted to strike in directed light the most stunning, unique colors. Look for its glorious release on Netflix in November.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller at the Waterfront Museum
Brave New World Repertory Theatre revives Arthur Miller's story of illegal immigrants and masculine pride at the historic Waterfront Museum in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the very neighborhood where the play takes place.
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Greta Thunberg started out all alone, but she’s not alone anymore.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Fern Hill’ by Michael Tucker
Michael Tucker's new play takes a refreshing look at aging and avoids old-people stereotypes, with drama, laughs, and a star-studded cast.
Read More »Song Premiere: ‘Thieves’ from New EP ‘Kivalina’ by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong
We premiere a new song, 'Thieves,' from the environmentally conscious EP 'Kivalina' by Jesse Terry and Alex Wong.
Read More »Theater Reviews (NYC): ‘Bad Penny’ and ‘Sincerity Forever’ by Mac Wellman at the Flea Theater
A mixed experience awaits at the Flea Theater's retrospective of plays by the influential Mac Wellman.
Read More »Labor Day – Teachers’ Work Is a Labor of Love
Teachers – from nursery school up through higher education – hold one of the most important jobs in our nation.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): A New Translation of Strindberg’s ‘The Father’ by Robert Greer
Directed with Shakespearean grit and sweep, this new Strindberg production at Theater for the New City illuminates both the strengths and the weaknesses of the 1887 play about the battle of the sexes.
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