Film at Lincoln Center Announces Jordan Peele Curation
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
Widely hailed as one of this century’s great directorial debuts, Jordan Peele’s era-defining Get Out injected new life into horror with its witty subversion of racial politics and elitist social mores. Two years later, his wildly entertaining Us plumbed everything from isolationist fears and late-capitalist power structures to the rich lineage.
Warner Theatre To Screen THE LOST BOYS & BEETLEJUICE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2022
Movies @ the Warner presents THE LOST BOYS, Thursday, October 13 at 7 pm. The following week, the Warner will show BEETLEJUICE, Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm. Fall Films are presented by Movies @ the Warner and sponsored by Elevator Service Company.
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2022
Starring Academy Award® Winner Jason Robards (All The President’s Men, Parenthood, Magnolia), Dream a Little Dream is the next cult classic in the Vestron Video Collectors’ series, arriving on Blu-ray™ and Digital from Lionsgate. The cast features Piper Laurie, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, and more. Check out the release's bonus features now!
Musical Version of Cult Classic Film THE LOST BOYS Could Hit the Stage in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2020
In commemoration of the release of the cult classic film THE LOST BOYS, Grammy winner G Tom Mac, singer and songwriter of the film's hit theme song 'Cry Little Sister' is working on a musical version of the film, titled A LOST BOYS STORY. Now it has been revealed that the musical could hit the stage as early as next year.
BWW Interview: Michael Leoni Taking FAMOUS To a New Level
by Gil Kaan - Oct 5, 2019
Just ending its very successful, unprecedented fourteen-month run this past Sunday, Michael Leoni's FAMOUS will be looking to conquer another medium - film. Michael Leoni, a multi-media writer/director, has always envisioned his creations to be presented in both mediums of stage and film. Got to catch up with Michael again after my initial interview with him on his ELEVATOR, and reviewing FAMOUS last year.
BWW Interview: Becca Blackwell Talks THEY, THEMSELF AND SCHMERM, Mining Humor from Difficult Topics, and the Butterfly Effect of Queer Artists
by Troy Frisby - Jun 20, 2018
'You're never going to see yourself onstage unless you write for yourself.' That's what Becca Blackwell was told by their friend, Michelle Matlock, who had written THE MAMMY PROJECT as a solo show for herself. That idea, coupled with encouragement from Blackwell's partner and 'prolific' fellow artist, Erin Markey, led Blackwell to write THEY, THEMSELF AND SCHMERM.
Trans Actor, Becca Blackwell, Brings Their 'Brilliant And Ballsy” Tragicomedy Back To Joe's Pub After Sold Out Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2018
After a sold out performance in February, trans actor, performer and writer, Becca Blackwell returns to Joe's Pub with laugh out loud family tragedy, They, Themself and Schmerm, for two nights only, Sunday, June 24th (Gay Pride Day) and Tuesday, June 26th.
UMS Announces Three Week Festival 'No Safety Net'
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018
From January 17 to February 3, 2018, the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan (UMS) presents No Safety Net, a three-week theater festival of four productions that foster timely conversations around slavery, terrorism, transgender identity, and radical wellness and healing. Two of the titles are U.S. premieres and will receive their only U.S. performances as part of No Safety Net. Performances will be held in Arthur Miller Theatre (1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor) and the Stamps Gallery (201 S. Division St, Ann Arbor), with each title examining a different topic related to contemporary social issues.
B. Howard's New Album 'Loud' To Drop With Hot New Music, Fierce Videos
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2018
Singer, songwriter and producer B. Howard has been working behind the scenes for the past few years, contributing to hit singles for some of the industry's top artists and teasing fans with promises of his own music, his new direction, and new sound.
Trans Actor Brings Captivating One-Person Show To Joe's Pub
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 12, 2018
A new one-person show coming to Joe's Pub from acclaimed trans actor Becca Blackwell, dealing with sexuality, gender, family, identity and child abuse, all in laugh-out-loud fashion. Don't believe me? Playwright Young Jean Lee said of They, Themself and Schmerm (the noise cis-normative folk make when floundering for a pronoun: she he hrmmm) It would have taken me two years of focus groups to make being molested that funny.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lifetime Original Movie A TALE OF TWO COREYS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2018
Lifetime will premiere the original movie A TALE OF TWO COREYS on January 6, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. Executive produced by Corey Feldman, the movie is based on the true story of the rise and fall of 80s' phenomenon, 'The Two Coreys,' actors Corey Feldman and Corey Haim.
Trans Actor Brings Captivating One-Person Show To Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2018
A new one-person show coming to Joe's Pub from acclaimed trans actor Becca Blackwell, dealing with sexuality, gender, family, identity and child abuse, all in laugh-out-loud fashion. Don't believe me? Playwright Young Jean Lee said of They, Themself and Schmerm (the noise cis-normative folk make when floundering for a pronoun: she he hrmmm) It would have taken me two years of focus groups to make being molested that funny.
Three Weeks Of Radical Theater, Two U.S. Premieres Announced at UMS NO SAFETY NET
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 2, 2018
From January 17 to February 3, 2018, the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan (UMS) presents No Safety Net, a three-week theater festival of four productions that foster timely conversations around slavery, terrorism, transgender identity, and radical wellness and healing. Two of the titles are U.S. premieres and will receive their only U.S. performances as part of No Safety Net. Performances will be held in Arthur Miller Theatre (1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor) and the Stamps Gallery (201 S. Division St, Ann Arbor), with each title examining a different topic related to contemporary social issues.
VIDEO: First Look - Lifetime Original Movie A TALE OF TWO COREYS, Premiering 1/6
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2017
Filmed earlier this year, Lifetime will premiere the original movie A TALE OF TWO COREYS on January 6, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. Executive produced by Corey Feldman, the movie is based on the true story of the rise and fall of 80s' phenomenon, 'The Two Coreys,' actors Corey Feldman and Corey Haim.