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SXSW Interview: Behind the Scenes of ‘Pee-wee’s Big Holiday’ with Paul Reubens, Joe Manganiello and More
The creators and cast of the new Netflix film provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the welcome return of Pee Wee Herman.
Read More »SXSW Movie Reviews: ‘Miss Stevens’ and ‘Donald Cried’
Two very different but rewarding character-driven comedy-dramas made their debuts at SXSW 2016.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’ at the Classic Theatre
Chekhov’s seminal classic is given a marvelously entertaining production at the Deco District’s Classic Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Rock of Ages’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Woodlawn kicks off its 2016 season with a rocking, rollicking production of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Radio Mystery 1949’ by Dennis Richard
The concept of an old-time live radio broadcast turning into a kind of reality show might ring bells for today's audience if it were handled cleverly, but 'Radio Mystery 1949' drops the ball.
Read More »San Antonio Film Festival Wrap-Up: An Interview with the ‘Moments of Clarity’ Team
Co-writer and star Kristin Wallace, director Stev Elam and producer David J. Phillips talk about the production of their new indie comedy, 'Moments of Clarity.'
Read More »Previewing San Antonio Film Festival 2015: Director David Zucker, Actor Sean Young, Stuntman Corey Eubanks and More
Writer/director David Zucker, actor Sean Young and stuntman Corey Eubanks are scheduled to appear at the 21st edition of the ever-expanding San Antonio, Texas Film Festival.
Read More »Working With What I’ve Got: Amy Schumer on Playing the System
One way to address sexism in the entertainment industry is clearly to engage with the sexual politics of the prevailing culture, and right now no one does that better than Amy Schumer.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Fest Theater Reviews: ‘Timeheart’ and ‘Nerd Anarchy’
Two nerdy musical fantasies make their debuts at this year's Hollywood Fringe, with one being far more successful than the other.
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