Charlie Says - The Manson Murders Revisted

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by Valeria Milano IFC Films presents Mary Har ron's Charlie Says in the year that marks the 50 th Anniversary of the multiple Manson Murders. Leslie Van Houten, one of three women sent to prison for life for the horrific murders orchestrated by ...

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All My Sons at Lounge Theatre

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By Patricia Garcia It is always interesting to see how creative people can be with small theater spaces, especially when producing classical works that come with very specific stage directions, such as Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Here, in Gary Lee ...

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Pantages

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By Tracey Paleo // Gia On The Move If you were hoping for the iconic, 1971 movie version - the Gene Wilder candy man who frighteningly taxis around a bunch of bratty kids and their hopelessly bullied parents through his über factory, kiss that dream ...

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Open Fist Theatre Opens Third Annual Political Pop-up: What Matters Now?/! at Atwater Village Theatre

Posted By Valerie Milano

Open Fist "Speakeasy" Photo by Darrett Sanders By Valerie Milano Open Fist Theatre Company opened their 3rd annual political pop-up in speakeasy fashion, featuring a rotating roster of eight 10-minute plays by writers from across the country - ...

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Paradise at the Matrix Theatre

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Jeff Marlow and Maral Milani Photo by Ed Krieger By Kathy Flynn Faith, acceptance and the value of personal connection are key themes in Laura Maria Censabella's Paradise, currently playing at the Matrix Theatre. Dr Royston (Jeff Marlow,) a ...

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Miss America's Ugly Daughter at The Greenway Court Theatre

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Barra Grant Photo by Darrett Sanders By Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move Growing up as a confused 'ugly duckling' in the shadow of a spectacular mother can be challenging for any girl (or boy for that matter!). Of course, if your mother also happens to ...

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Hype Man at the Fountain Theatre

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Chad Addison, Clarissa Thibeaux, Matthew Hancock Photo by Ed Krieger by Bill Garry Hype Man, the important new show at the Fountain, takes audiences into the world of Hip Hop -- politics (racial, sexual and otherwise), ambition, and behind-the-scenes ...

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Cats at the Hollywood Pantages - Theatre Review

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The North American Tour Company of Cats Photo by Matthew Murphy By Kathy Flynn Jellicle Cats of all shapes and sizes have arrived at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a month-long engagement of Cats, winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, ...

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Anna Karenina - Theatre Review

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Eva Abramian as Anna Karenina Photo: Larry Sandez/Actors Co-Op By Stana Milanovich The Actor's Co-Op's revival of Helen Edmundson's adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is long on possessive apostrophes but short on balance, and its handling of ...

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Dogman - Film Review

Posted By Valerie Milano

By Valerie Milano Dogman, an Italian tale of revenge, is another intensely brutal piece of cinema by director Matteo Garrone - who won the grand jury prize in Cannes in 2012 with his Neapolitan comedy Reality. Dogman is inspired by the real-life case ...

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Two Trains Running at the Matrix Theatre - Theatre Review

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The cast of "Two Trains Running" at the Matrix Theatre: Alex Morris, Montae Russell, Terrell Tilford, Nija Okoro, Ellis E. Williams, Dorian Missick and Adolphus Ward Photo by Tiffany Judkins By Kathy Flynn August Wilson's Two Trains Running, set in ...

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American Masters--Charley Pride "I'm Just Me" Premieres Feb 22nd

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By Valerie Milano He began as a humble sharecropper's son, and rose to become a celebrated Negro American League baseball player, and then a trailblazing country music star. Now, PBS is telling his story in a highly anticipated documentary film ...

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Crazy Rich Asians - Film Review

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By Ché Zuro Constance Wu and Henry Golding in Crazy Rich Asians Photo by Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture - © 2017 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Crazy Rich Asians was a huge surprise, sparking joy, sadness and incredible ...

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Soul Crushing Disco Ball - Theatre Review

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By Stana Milanovich Malcolm Wise and Jae Head in "Soul Crushing Disco Ball" Photo by Glen Gainor I wanted to like Soul Crushing Disco Ball, really I did. I have a soft spot for actors portraying childhood moments, non-linear plotting, and the ...

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Hello, Dolly at the Hollywood Pantages - Theatre Review

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By Kathy Flynn Betty Buckley in Hello, Dolly! Photo by Julieta Cervantes The Hollywood Pantages' 2018-19 season is filled with iconic Broadway classics, and none are more enduring than Hello, Dolly. The 1964 musical, with lyrics and music by Jerry ...

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