Sendups of two Shakespeare classics make their world premiere at this year's Hollywood Fringe.
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Movie Review: ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ – Watching with my Son 34 Years After First Seeing the Film
If you have never done so, sit down and watch this film with your kids (or your grandkids); you’ll be glad that you did.
Read More »LAFF Movie Review: ‘Opening Night’ – A Screenwriting School in Ninety Minutes
The LA Film Festival 'Opening Night' world premiere was Screenwriting 101 in 90 minutes. Filmmakers did everything right in this film, which stars Topher Grace as a failed Broadway star.
Read More »Interview: Corey Grant, Director and Producer of Nominated 2016 ABFF Film , ‘Illicit’
I just hope to raise the bar in terms of how people respond to independent film, in particular black independent film.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Hero’s Welcome’ by Alan Ayckbourn
When those with power and privilege enforce their way, the true heroes in life often remain unsung.
Read More »LAFF Film Review: ‘Girl Flu’ – A Movie About Firsts that Gives New Meaning to the Phrase ‘Period Piece’
In Hollywood parlance, a “period piece” is a script or film that takes place in the past. 'Girl Flu', a film written and directed by Dorie Barton, gave a new meaning to that phrase. It's a film about firsts. Without a doubt, it is the only film you'll ever call charming, funny and heartwarming that has menstruation as its focus.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Johnny Winter with Dr. John – ‘Live in Sweden 1987’
This is Johnny Winter at his peak in a stellar performance with guest Dr. John on Swedish TV in 1987.
Read More »Stanford Rape Case – The Injustice of the Victim Getting a Worse Sentence Than the Accused
The victim has been re-victimized by the court and a system that has let her (and all rape victims) down.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Confusions’ by Alan Ayckbourn
The playwright/director cleverly creates situations which elucidate the minefields of human personalities, dangerous terrain that cannot be negotiated through a linear pathway of understanding.
Read More »Music Review: Jörn Marcussen-Wulf – ‘Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts’
Iconic Ellington reinvigorated live in Germany.
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