To See or Not To See: Ghost in the Shell
I’ve always respected the Ghost in the Shell franchise. The 1995 anime feature with the same name introduced me to a world full of sociopolitical strife, questioned the concepts of
Continue ReadingI’ve always respected the Ghost in the Shell franchise. The 1995 anime feature with the same name introduced me to a world full of sociopolitical strife, questioned the concepts of
Continue ReadingThe oft-forgotten small-town American factory worker is brought to life in Lynn Nottage’s timely new play, Sweat. Reading, Pennsylvania is a factory town. Oldstead has been the steel factory where
Continue ReadingWhen I first learned they were rebooting Power Rangers, I had mixed feelings. I was apprehensive yet excited. It brought me back to my childhood when I would wake up early
Continue ReadingBefore its release on March 17, Iron Fist took a beating from critics. Some went as far as calling it one of the worst new shows of 2017. So the question on
Continue ReadingStephen Karam‘s Speech & Debate is getting a winning U.K. premiere from the Defibrillator company at London’s Trafalgar Studios. Karam – whose play The Humans won a slew of Tony Awards in
Continue ReadingThe latest film installment of the X-Men universe is Logan. Unlike the previous movies in the franchise, though, Logan is lot less flashy and a whole lot grittier. It’s several years
Continue ReadingFunny and achingly real, Signifiant Other explores friendship and love through the lens of Jordan Berman (Gideon Glick) and his close female friends. Kiki (Sas Goldberg), Vanessa (Rebecca Naomi Jones),
Continue ReadingTaboo was one of the most underrated shows on television this year. Not only was it an interesting story with a technically-detailed production, but it was also superbly acted. Tom Hardy
Continue ReadingThe National Theatre’s production of Peter Shaffer‘s classic Amadeus can be summed up in one word: big. From the 20-piece on-stage orchestra to the hoop skirts, wigs, and performances, everything
Continue ReadingIt felt like Beatlemania last night as Bradley Will Simpson, James McVey, Tristan Evans, and Connor Ball, better known as The Vamps, performed to a totally sold out crowd at
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