A.O. Scott
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Where Are All of the Female Theatre Critics? (Nov 11, 2022)
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage Announce First-Ever New York Jewish Book Festival (Nov 11, 2022)
Lionsgate to Release THE HURT LOCKER on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook (Jan 4, 2022)
Where Are All of the Female Theatre Critics? (Nov 11, 2022)
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage Announce First-Ever New York Jewish Book Festival (Nov 11, 2022)
Lionsgate to Release THE HURT LOCKER on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook (Jan 4, 2022)
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Where Are All of the Female Theatre Critics?
by Cara Joy David - Nov 11, 2022
In this, the second installment in our series on women playwrights, the playwrights speak about critical interpretation of their work and the lack of powerful female critics. Please read Part I here, which discusses the more general issues female playwrights face.
by Cara Joy David - Nov 11, 2022
In this, the second installment in our series on women playwrights, the playwrights speak about critical interpretation of their work and the lack of powerful female critics. Please read Part I here, which discusses the more general issues female playwrights face.
The Museum Of Jewish Heritage Announce First-Ever New York Jewish Book Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has announced the full schedule for the inaugural New York Jewish Book Festival, featuring a stellar lineup of talks, panels, author talks and signings, and more on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has announced the full schedule for the inaugural New York Jewish Book Festival, featuring a stellar lineup of talks, panels, author talks and signings, and more on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Lionsgate to Release THE HURT LOCKER on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2022
Winner of six Academy Awards® (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay), The Hurt Locker will be released on 4K Ultra HD™ SteelBook® from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. The film features Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, and Evangeline Lilly.
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2022
Winner of six Academy Awards® (including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay), The Hurt Locker will be released on 4K Ultra HD™ SteelBook® from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. The film features Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, and Evangeline Lilly.
REVIEW ROUNDUP: What Do Critics Think of ANNETTE?
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 5, 2021
Find out what critics are saying about the musical drama, which is about a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann, a world-renowned opera singer.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 5, 2021
Find out what critics are saying about the musical drama, which is about a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann, a world-renowned opera singer.
BWW Blog: Is Pixar's 'Luca' an LGBTQ+ Love Story?
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - Jun 28, 2021
Pixar's latest film, Luca, follows a journey of two young sea monsters throughout the human world. Set on the exquisite coast of Italy, Luca (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) discovers that that he becomes human once he leaves the ocean. He soon encounters another morphed-to-human sea monster, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) who is Luca's age.
by Student Blogger: Bea Mienik - Jun 28, 2021
Pixar's latest film, Luca, follows a journey of two young sea monsters throughout the human world. Set on the exquisite coast of Italy, Luca (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) discovers that that he becomes human once he leaves the ocean. He soon encounters another morphed-to-human sea monster, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) who is Luca's age.
Review Roundup: IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation; What Did the Critics Think?
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2021
The cast of 'In The Heights' features Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Olga Meridez, and Jimmy Smits.
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2021
The cast of 'In The Heights' features Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Dascha Polanco, Stephanie Beatriz, Gregory Diaz IV, Olga Meridez, and Jimmy Smits.
Review Roundup: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM on Netflix, Starring Viola Davis & Chadwick Boseman
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is coming! Netflix will release the film adaptation of August Wilson's play on December 18th. Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman star.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is coming! Netflix will release the film adaptation of August Wilson's play on December 18th. Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman star.
Review Roundup: THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is now open in select theaters, before coming to Netflix on October 16.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is now open in select theaters, before coming to Netflix on October 16.
Review Roundup: AN AMERICAN PICKLE, Starring Seth Rogen - What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020
An American Pickle, starring Seth Rogen in two roles, has been released on HBO Max. Let's see what the critics are saying...
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2020
An American Pickle, starring Seth Rogen in two roles, has been released on HBO Max. Let's see what the critics are saying...
Review Roundup: Find Out What Critics Thought of HAMILTON on Disney+ - Updating Live!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 4, 2020
In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+. The critics however, have already gotten their shot at the new film.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 4, 2020
In just days, the world will get to tune in for the phenomenon that is Hamilton, when it arrives on Disney+. The critics however, have already gotten their shot at the new film.
Jason Moran To Perform His Live Score Of Ava Duvernay's SELMA At The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2019
Director Ava DuVernay's Selma tells the story of the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King's landmark 1965 march for voting rights a?" an event that forever changed history. In honor of Dr. King's birthday and Black History Month, The Soraya will screen Selma on the large screen a?" with its score performed live by its composer, acclaimed jazz pianist Jason Moran a?" artistic director of Jazz at the Kennedy Center a?" with the New West Symphony conducted by Cheche Alara on Saturday, February 1 at 8:00pm at The Soraya.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2019
Director Ava DuVernay's Selma tells the story of the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King's landmark 1965 march for voting rights a?" an event that forever changed history. In honor of Dr. King's birthday and Black History Month, The Soraya will screen Selma on the large screen a?" with its score performed live by its composer, acclaimed jazz pianist Jason Moran a?" artistic director of Jazz at the Kennedy Center a?" with the New West Symphony conducted by Cheche Alara on Saturday, February 1 at 8:00pm at The Soraya.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2019
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2019
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
Review Roundup: DOCTOR SLEEP - What Did the Critics Think of the Sequel to THE SHINING?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2019
Doctor Sleep is a 2019 American horror film based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King, which is a sequel to King's 1977 novel The Shining. Let's see what the critics are saying...
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2019
Doctor Sleep is a 2019 American horror film based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King, which is a sequel to King's 1977 novel The Shining. Let's see what the critics are saying...
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Will Smith Film GEMINI MAN?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2019
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. Let's see what the critics are saying...
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2019
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. Let's see what the critics are saying...
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of IT: CHAPTER TWO?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 3, 2019
It: Chapter Two is Muschietti's follow-up to 2017's critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit 'IT,' which grossed over $700 million globally. Both redefining and transcending the genre, 'IT' became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 3, 2019
It: Chapter Two is Muschietti's follow-up to 2017's critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit 'IT,' which grossed over $700 million globally. Both redefining and transcending the genre, 'IT' became part of the cultural zeitgeist as well as the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD?
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2019
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood officially hit theaters on July 26, 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2019
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood officially hit theaters on July 26, 2019.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of AVENGERS: ENDGAME?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2019
The most highly-anticipated film of 2019 is Avengers: Endgame. The film is the follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War, which left fans desperate to find out the fate of their favorite superheroes!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2019
The most highly-anticipated film of 2019 is Avengers: Endgame. The film is the follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War, which left fans desperate to find out the fate of their favorite superheroes!
Review Roundup: Did CAPTAIN MARVEL Send Critics Out of the World?
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2019
Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios' “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2019
Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios' “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom.
POV Acquires 'Bisbee '17' for Season 32 Broadcast
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 11, 2018
POV today announced the acquisition of the U.S. broadcast rights for Bisbee '17, directed by Robert Greene. The film will join the series' 32nd season, which kicks off on PBS and amdoc.org in June 2019.
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 11, 2018
POV today announced the acquisition of the U.S. broadcast rights for Bisbee '17, directed by Robert Greene. The film will join the series' 32nd season, which kicks off on PBS and amdoc.org in June 2019.
PENDULAR -The Berlin Film Festival Winner, Will Open Friday, November 30
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2018
Pendular, Julia Murat's 'Exhilarating and exquisite' (Slant Magazine) examination of the correlation between love and art, debuts Friday, November 30, 2018, exclusively at the Facets Cinematheque in Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2018
Pendular, Julia Murat's 'Exhilarating and exquisite' (Slant Magazine) examination of the correlation between love and art, debuts Friday, November 30, 2018, exclusively at the Facets Cinematheque in Chicago.
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