★★★★★ My experience with writing/directing duo Los Javis pretty much starts and ends with their judging duties on the ridiculously entertaining Drag Race España. Thus, my expectations were more of curiosity than anything else going into their newest collaboration, La Bola Negra, which translates directly as 'the black ball.' Somehow, this timeless tale has plenty … Continue reading Film Review: La Bola Negra
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TV Review: All’s Fair – Season 2
Just when it seemed Ryan Murphy's unhinged legal dramedy couldn't possibly get any more outrageous, All's Fair returns with a vengeance... and an entire new wardrobe of designer gowns, extravagant headwear, and bitchy dialogue. Following a wildly entertaining debut season that established Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Glenn Close, and Sarah Paulson as a … Continue reading TV Review: All’s Fair – Season 2
Theater Review: In the Heights
Tony-winning musical In the Heights, Lin Manuel-Miranda’s precursor to Hamilton, was spectacularly transformed into a bold movie musical back in 2019. Now, it returns to bring Washington Heights to the New York City Center stage with Hispanic flair and seamless choreography. Everything about the dancing and stage itself can be seen as a rousing success. … Continue reading Theater Review: In the Heights
Film Review: You Can See Everything
★★★★★ When it comes to film genres, documentaries are just about my last choice. For me to enjoy a documentary typically, it has to be a subject that I’m overly invested in, or one I wouldn’t mind learning more about. Having previously binge-watched Hulu’s exceptionally good The Dropout series, which chronicles Elizabeth Holmes and her … Continue reading Film Review: You Can See Everything
4K Blu-Ray Film Review: Bride of Re-Animator
★★★ Re-Animator has never been one of my favorite 80s horror films. Though I watched it as a teenager, I rarely revisited despite an admittedly entertaining premise. I had actually never seen either of the two sequels, but all of that changes with the spectacularly realized Bride of Re-Animator. It also gave me a reason … Continue reading 4K Blu-Ray Film Review: Bride of Re-Animator
Theater Review: Rope
As a casual fan of Alfred Hitchcock, especially when it comes to his horror and suspense stories, I had only heard of Rope before, yet never had the pleasure of watching it. Thus, this refreshed version, playwright Gordon Greenberg's spin on the play that inspired Hitchcock’s original film, was a complete gamble. Only after catching … Continue reading Theater Review: Rope
TV Review: The Institute – Season 2
An overstuffed October filled with spooky television surprises (from Carrie to Crystal Lake, Yaga, Haunted Hotel, and beyond) left little room for more Stephen King to emerge from the pack. November, however, appears wide open. As an avid reader and lover of the first season, I was still counting down the days for a visit … Continue reading TV Review: The Institute – Season 2
Film Review: The Last Temptation of Becky
★★★★ Perhaps the third time was the charm when it comes to Becky. The unhinged, Nazi-fighting child returns with her wildest adventure yet. The Last Temptation of Becky is a continuation of the 2020 film, and mostly uses its sequel as a launching pad rather than a direct thread. The movie instead specifically acknowledges the … Continue reading Film Review: The Last Temptation of Becky
Theater Review: A Ghost in Your Ear
A Ghost in Your Ear is one of the single creepiest things I’ve ever seen on or off Broadway. The simplistic premise is an exercise in creativity, weaving a compelling narrative from almost nothing. The show is set entirely in the booth of a recording studio, as two friends get together to record a creepy … Continue reading Theater Review: A Ghost in Your Ear
TV Review: American Horror Story 13
“Welcome to the greatest show on earth!” So proclaimed Elsa Mars in all advertisements leading up to this monumental 13th season of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s American Horror Story. Having been an avid viewer since the very first episode all the way back in 2011, AHS 13 was one of my most anticipated projects … Continue reading TV Review: American Horror Story 13