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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Thistles,’ a Prickly Family Dilemma by Cyndy A. Marion

November 27, 2024 Arts, Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Theater Comments Off on Theater Review (NYC): ‘Thistles,’ a Prickly Family Dilemma by Cyndy A. Marion

Mel House, Lisa Bostnar in 'Thistles' at 59e59 (John Robert Hoffman)

This pandemic-era family drama sustains a tricky balance of tragedy and comedy most of the way thanks to a star turn by Mel House.

SXSW 2023 Film: Tilda Swinton is ‘Problemista’

March 22, 2023 Comedy, Editor Pick: Film, Festivals, Film, Genres, Movie Reviews, Reviews film, SXSW, Top Stories Comments Off on SXSW 2023 Film: Tilda Swinton is ‘Problemista’

'Problemista' premiered at SXSW and was a tremendous night for star Tilda Swinton and writer/director/star Julio Torres.

Music Reviews: Choral Music for Christmas from The Crossing and Cappella Romana

December 28, 2022 Avant-garde, Concert Music, Early Music, Editor Pick: Music, Holiday Music, Music Comments Off on Music Reviews: Choral Music for Christmas from The Crossing and Cappella Romana

The Crossing 'Carols After a Plague' CD artwork

New albums of Christmas-related choral music from contemporary choir The Crossing and Eastern Orthodox music specialists Cappella Romana have brightened my holiday season.

Profile: Ray Buffer, a Working L.A. Actor in the Time of COVID

December 16, 2020 Arts, Culture and Society, Culture Interviews, Theater, Top Stories, TV Comments Off on Profile: Ray Buffer, a Working L.A. Actor in the Time of COVID