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Flashback Video: Christopher Plummer Talks THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Julie Andrews, and More


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, stage and screen star Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91. The Paley Center has released a flashback video from PaleyAfterDark from 2012, featuring a conversation with Plummer.

Gold Coast Arts Virtual Cinema Series Presents 'What She Said: The Art Of Pauline Kael'


Gold Coast Arts is partnering with several top film distributors and filmmakers, to bring great films to viewers as part of its virtual at-home screening series during the coronavirus crisis.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD?


Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood officially hit theaters on July 26, 2019.

Casting Announced For APOLLO 11 Immersive Theater Show At The Rose Bowl


APOLLO 11 - The Immersive Live Show announces full casting for its world premiere in Los Angeles this July. Performances begin July 5th. As we approach the 50th anniversary of man's first steps on the Moon, the time has come to tell one of the greatest stories in human history. Los Angeles will be this exciting and new truly immersive live show's first stop of an 18-city tour over the next three years.

Gasparilla International Film Festival Announces Star-Studded 2019 Feature Film Lineup


The Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) is proud to announce the dynamic 2019 Feature Film Competition Lineup. The festival includes U.S., international and documentary features, as well as other programming, to kick-off its 13th year! The 2019 Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla Int'l Film Festival will take place from March 19th - 24th in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Review Roundup: Did the Critics Think MARY POPPINS RETURNS Was 'Practically Perfect in Every Way?'


Mary Poppins Returns officially opened in theaters everywhere on December 18! Now that the film is widely available, let's see what the critics are saying!

The Public's Free Mobile Unit Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM This Fall


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews for the MOBILE UNIT's production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on Sunday, October 28. Directed by Jenny Koons, the free sit-down run of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM follows a three-week tour to five boroughs bringing Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will run through Saturday, November 17 with an official press opening on Friday, November 2.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On SKYSCRAPER Starring Dwayne Johnson


Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On SKYSCRAPER Starring Dwayne Johnson

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM


Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On AMERICAN ANIMALS


The extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends (Evan Peters, BARRY Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson) living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in US history. But not everything is as it seems, and as the daring theft unfolds through each of their perspectives, each of them start to question whether their attempts to inject excitement and purpose into their lives is simply a misguided attempt at achieving the American Dream.

VULTURE FESTIVAL Announces Additions To All-Star Lineup For 2018


Vulture Festival, presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site Vulture to life, today announced additions to its 2018 lineup, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, film, podcasts, and more. The pop-culture extravaganza includes panels, screenings, performances, and live podcast recordings, taking place May 19-20 at Milk Studios in New York City, with select events at other venues.

Ryan Murphy, Wendy Williams, Johnny Knoxville, Wyatt Cenac, and More Join the Lineup for the 2018 Vulture Festival


Vulture Festival, presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site Vulture to life, today announced additions to its 2018 lineup, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, film, podcasts, and more. The pop-culture extravaganza includes panels, screenings, performances, and live podcast recordings, taking place May 19-20 at Milk Studios in New York City, with select events at other venues.

Public Theater Free Mobile Unit's HENRY V Begins At The Public, 4/23


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews for the MOBILE UNIT's production of HENRY V on Monday, April 23.  Directed by Robert O'Hara, the free sit-down run of HENRY V follows a three-week tour to five boroughs bringing Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On John Krasinski's A QUIET PLACE,


The horror film follows a family living in quiet solitude in the woods, where silence is survival! As the film progresses we learn why they use sign language as a choice, not a necessity!

The 20th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup


The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) today announced its full line-up, including its Centerpiece, Spotlight, Narrative Feature Competition, Independent Visions Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films. The Festival also announced its five SFF Focus Panels – Sports in Cinema, Environment, Science, and Sustainability, Women's Comedic Voices, Redefining Manhood, and Musings on Musicians.

The Public's Free HENRY V Mobile Unit Announces Casting & Tour Stops


Continuing its commitment to bringing free Shakespeare to the community and strengthening audience engagement with the arts, The Public Theater will mount its MOBILE UNIT again this spring with a free three-week tour to the five boroughs of Shakespeare's HENRY V, directed by Robert O'Hara.Now in its eighth year, the Mobile Unit's free tour (March 29 - April 21) brings Shakespeare and other works to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts by visiting correctional facilities, homeless shelters, social service organizations, and other community venues.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On PHANTOM THREAD


Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On PHANTOM THREAD

Review Roundup: Does Ben Affleck Led JUSTICE LEAGUE Live Up to the Hype?


Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes-Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash-it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Jackie Hoffman Appears at TAKE MY NOSE...PLEASE! Q&A Today at Village East Cinema


Jackie Hoffman, STAR of the documentary everyone is talking about -- Take My Nose . . . Please!, will be making an appearance at the Village East Cinema tonight, October 6th, following the 9:15 p.m. screening, at a special Q&A, discussing this seriously funny, wickedly subversive film about women, comedy and plastic surgery.

Jackie Hoffman to Appear at TAKE MY NOSE...PLEASE! Q&A at Village East Cinema


Jackie Hoffman, star of the documentary everyone is talking about -- Take My Nose . . . Please!, will be making an appearance at the Village East Cinema on Friday, October 6th, following the 9:15 p.m. screening, at a special Q&A, discussing this seriously funny, wickedly subversive film about women, comedy and plastic surgery.

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