An exciting avant-garde performance piece and an interesting reinterpretation of a modern classic are both making their West Coast debuts at this year's Fringe.
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Music Review: Joan Torres’s All Is Fused – ‘The Beginning’
'The Beginning' has a very informal sound to it despite the tightness of the musicians. The songs come across as casual, as if the product of a bunch of guys jamming together on a Saturday afternoon. The result is an understated artfulness that is uncommonly vivid and starkly forceful.
Read More »Glorious June – Dads, Grads, and Summer Vacation!
It just so happens that this June my family has six graduations to celebrate – so by the time we get to that third Sunday in June this year – Father’s Day for those of you who don’t know – I am probably going to be wiped out and wishing just to be able to watch the NY Mets game if possible.
Read More »Theater Review: (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘Hey Jude’ by Nancy Manocherian
When the center cannot hold, there is chaos, confusion and despair. Anna is desperately trying to keep her family together to celebrate the coming Christmas season. But her husband's dementia is growing worse and Jude, her son wants to finally know who his parents are. Anna's choices are few, but she does have an interesting way of coping.
Read More »HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’ First Tease of Season Two
HBO has released a teaser video for the second season of "The Leftovers," suggesting that the focus of the new season, scheduled for fall, will shift to Texas!
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Masterworks Theater Company
Director Tamilla Woodard and a gifted cast keep the magic fizzing every minute in this sparkling 90-minute version of Shakespeare's canonical comedy.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Tangled and Tormented: A Memoir of Christian Testimony’ by Elena G. Rahrig
In 'Tangled and Tormented,' Elena Rahrig shares her inspiring story of overcoming her own dysfunction to help others.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Set Fire to The Stars’ Starring Elijah Wood
With "Set Fire to the Stars," filmmaker Andy Goddard has constructed a layered film that is clear and intentionally muted.
Read More »Book Review: The Accidental Art Thief by Joan Schweighardt
"The Accidental Art Thief" is a well-written literary novel with complex, skillfully developed characters.
Read More »Music Review: Babymetal – ‘Babymetal’ Is Cute, Loud, and More Than You Bargained For
Babymetal a metal-laden wrecking ball, ready to destroy your expectations and blow your eardrums out, all while not being old enough to drink.
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