A visit to London would not be complete – especially for theatre lovers – without visiting the modern incarnation of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
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SXSW Music Festival 2019: March 13 (Austin, Texas)
Das Body and Sweet Crude performed some addicting uptempo dance songs to Wednesday's SXSW schedule in Austin, Texas.
Read More »Pete Buttigieg Makes His Case for the 2020 Presidential Race
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the real deal. More substance than Beto, more straightforward and clear-spoken than Elizabeth Warren (who I completely admire and adore).
Read More »SXSW World Premiere Documentary: ‘Any One of Us’
Fernando Villena's new documentary provides an unflinching look at people who have suffered traumatic spinal cord injuries and how their lives have changed.
Read More »SXSW 2019 World Premiere: ‘Stuffed’
Director Erin Derham’s documentary Stuffed in its World Premiere at SXSW 2019 is a fascinating eye-opener about the preservation and celebration of animals and birds in a most unique way, through taxidermy. Through interview clips of artists who have perfected the science of taxidermy and elevated it into a gorgeous …
Read More »SXSW 2019 Border Wall Documentary Premiere: ‘The River and the Wall,’ Winner of Lewis Black ‘Lone Star’ Award
Ben Masters' film 'The River and the Wall' is a must-see documentary exploring the land, ecosystems, and people who are and will be affected by Trump's border wall.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere Film: ‘Stuffed,’ A Taxidermy Documentary
Erin Derham's eye-opening documentary explores the world of taxidermy, revealing the art and beauty of this misunderstood practice.
Read More »SXSW 2019 Film Premiere, ‘Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins’ with Rachel Maddow, Dan Rather
Viewing this documentary you will get better acquainted with Molly Ivins, the six-foot-tall, hard-drinking, wisecracking, strong-willed friend of Texas Governor Ann Richards. You'll wish you had known her personally.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Paper Cut’ – Yael Rasooly’s One-Woman Show Shreds the Competition
In her solo show 'Paper Cut' Yael Rasooly lurches through a careening collage of movie tropes and references by means of paper cutouts and popups. It's an off-the-wall tour de force.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2019: March 12 (Austin, Texas)
Gurr and Priests were among the bands performing on Tuesday, March 12 during South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX.
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