As a huge fan of The Birdcage and its ridiculous drag-positive perspective on life, I had somehow managed to miss out on any previous iterations of La Cage aux Folles. Being the inspiration for that Robin Williams/Nathan Lane laugh-out-loud comedy, the original French play was transformed into a musical and updated with a book by … Continue reading Theater Review: La Cage aux Folles
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Theater Review: SIX: The Musical
After facing a bumpy opening due to the pandemic, SIX: The Musical has still managed to endure for nearly a very apt six years. On the Broadway stage, that’s no small feat, considering the rapidly fluctuating economy, and the constantly shifting nature of theatre tastes. Focusing on the colorful her-story of Henry VIII’s six wives, … Continue reading Theater Review: SIX: The Musical
TV Review: The Vampire Lestat
Absence certainly makes the (undead) heart grow fonder, as our favorite gay vampire romance series rises from the dead nearly two years since last season concluded. Billed as The Vampire Lestat rather than Interview With the Vampire III, this explosive evolution of Anne Rice's iconic Vampire Chronicles douses Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) in glam-rock … Continue reading TV Review: The Vampire Lestat
Film Review: Masters of the Universe
★★★★★ Masters of the Universe is exactly the kind of big, crowd-pleasing blockbuster that Hollywood has shied away from in recent years. Despite appearing on surface level to be a cookie cutter action flick based on a pre-existing property, the truth could not be any further from the concept. Colorful and unapologetically silly, this meta-actioner … Continue reading Film Review: Masters of the Universe
Theater Review: Celebrity Autobiography
Celebrity Autobiography is unlike any other show on Broadway this season. It features a rotating roster of stars unafraid to really go there and do some very wonky and wacky celebrity impersonations. With an ever-changing cast, you never know which combo of autobiographies you will hear. While a handful seem to be standard every night, … Continue reading Theater Review: Celebrity Autobiography
Tribeca 2026 Wrap Up
2026's Tribeca carried a unique lineup, including a couple surprising horror gems, and some seriously twisted storylines. Don't miss out as I run down my full festival coverage, then select my favorite movies from this iteration just after the jump! Films ACT ONE Full review at the link. BREEDER Full review at the link. COTTON … Continue reading Tribeca 2026 Wrap Up
Tribeca 2026: Mumford & Sons: The House Band
★★★★ Being a rather casual fan of Mumford & Sons over the years, my attention was grabbed when perusing this year's Tribeca lineup. The band has had music documentaries before, but this one is a different breed entirely. As they embarked on their most ambitious tour to date (aptly dubbed the Railroad Revival Tour), the … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Mumford & Sons: The House Band
Tribeca 2026: Iconoclast
★★★ Underrated actor Gabriel Basso flexes his scriptwriting and directorial chops with chilling thriller, Iconoclast. Best known for roles in Netflix's The Night Agent and movies including Super 8, The Kings of Summer, and the recent Strangers trilogy, Basso's latest is unlike any other roles he has done before. He plays Connor, a straight white … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Iconoclast
Tribeca 2026: Act One
★★★★ Any actor would probably profess that a large part of their creative process involves spilling a truth to their audience. But how many would consider themselves prophets? What lengths would they go to preserve the authenticity of their performance? Act One makes chilling statements about the dangers of trust and corruption, taking method acting … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Act One
Tribeca 2026: Hadestown: The Musical
★★★★★ Way down, Hadestown! That’s exactly where the pro-shot version of Hadestown: The Musical is headed; more specifically, way down to movie theater screens for five nights only. Last year, the London production of Hadestown got back five of the original Broadway cast for an absolutely unforgettable live performance that they filmed for eternal enjoyment. … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: Hadestown: The Musical