Bibliophiles, Anglophiles, and period drama enthusiasts alike have something to celebrate today: it’s the 200th birthday of English novelist Charlotte Brontë! Brontë’s most popular novel Jane Eyre tells the compelling story of a plain, orphaned governess who captures the heart of her employer, Mr. Rochester. He is a dark and brooding romantic hero, brimming with moody passion and heady intelligence. Since its publication in 1847, Jane Eyre has lodged itself in the souls of millions and has been adapted frequently into films, novels, radio programs, and television movies. Not all of these adaptations are created
Ah, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Did I add the season 2 premiere (all episodes are up on Netflix as of April 15th) on my calendar and look forward to its arrival with great anticipation? Yes, I did. You bet your sweet self I did. For those who have been living in a cave (or possibly been trapped in a bunker with a crazy person), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt tells the story of Kimmy Schmidt (played by Ellie Kemper), who was recently rescued from a bunker where she’d been held for 15 years.
Saoirse Ronan and her Irish brogue have burrowed their way into Hollywood. After her recent round of appearances at award shows earlier this year, Saoirse has made it clear that she isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Although she has been acting since she was a child (and quite well, might I add), she has come into her own. Saoirse Ronan has quietly became one of our favorite actresses not just because of her talent, but because of the way she handles herself in interviews (composed, fun, and not at all
What could possibly go wrong when a bunch of caricatures with a flair for the dramatic come together on a ship that doubles as the casino Barracuda? Uh, everything. Disaster! embarks on a hilarious journey with an all-star cast, groovy tunes and lively costumes. Co-written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, this musical parodies popular 1970’s disaster films (“The Poseidon Adventure” more specifically). Let’s talk about the cast first, shall we? The crowd goes absolutely wild when Rent favorite Adam Pascal graces the Nederlander stage once again as the flirtatious Chad. The audience is immediately drawn