Review: THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth puts her own spin on Margaret Atwood’s decidedly feminist tale THE PENELOPIAD. As with her famous novel THE HANDMAID’S TALE, Atwood uses THE PENELOPIAD as a device to convey the horrors and abuse committed against women. Atwood’s points are valid and mirror the gender inequalities and abuse women still experience now (the original novella was penned in 2005). But THE PENELOPIAD’s feminist argument isn’t revelatory. Instead of providing truly new insight or perspective, the play rather reinforces existing (though rightfully undeniable) points.
Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe & Gustaf Hammarsten Join DR. DEATH
Peacock announced that series regulars Luke Kirby (Panhandle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Ashley Madekwe (Summering, County Lines) and Gustaf Hammarsten (Old, Bruno) will star alongside Edgar Ramirez and Mandy Moore in the highly anticipated second season of the anthology series, DR. DEATH.
Apple TV+ Renews SURFACE For Season Two
Following its globally acclaimed first season, Apple TV+ has announced a season two renewal for “Surface,” the hit psychological thriller starring and executive produced by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and created by Veronica West. Led by star Mbatha-Raw, “Surface” is produced by Apple Studios and Hello Sunshine.
Mandy Moore Joins DR. DEATH Season Two on Peacock
Moore will play Benita Alexander, an investigative journalist who falls into a whirlwind romance with celebrated surgeon Paolo Macchiarini (Edgar Ramirez), only to realize she’d be uncovering more about him than she would have ever imagined. Season two will be from showrunner, writer and executive producer Ashley Michel Hoban.
Edgar Ramirez to Star in Season Two of Peacock's DR. DEATH
Peacock has announced that Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, The Undoing, Florida Man) will star in the highly-anticipated second season of the anthology series, DR. DEATH. Season two will be from showrunner, writer and executive producer Ashley Michel Hoban (Dr. Death S1, The Girl from Plainville).
Hollywood Critics Association Announce Presenters & Hosts
The HCA reveals a line up of presenters including; Alfonso Herrera, Ana de la Reguera, Auli'i Cravalho, Celina Smith, Chloe Cherry, Colman Domingo, Danny Pudi, Dichen Lachman, Garret Dillahunt, Genevieve Angelson, Hannah Waddingham, Johnny Sibilly, James Lance, Jaren Lewison, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Michelle Visage, and more.
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for SURFACE Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award-nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).
Apple TV+ Announces SURFACE Global Streaming Debut
The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).
Peacock Gives Series Order to ONE OF US IS LYING
Peacock has picked up young adult mystery drama ONE OF US IS LYING to series with an eight-episode order. Based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Karen M. McManus, ONE OF US IS LYING is the story of what happens when five high schoolers walk into detention and only four make it out alive.
Mammoth Film Festival Announces 2020 Lineup
The organizers behind California's favorite winter film festival, Mammoth Film Festival, are thrilled to announce their 2020 lineup. The five-day event will showcase world and U.S. premieres, exclusive cuts, and special screenings including the world premiere of Tony Hawk's highly-anticipated feature documentary PRETENDING I'M A SUPERMAN. Taking a bite out of the 3rd annual year will be the world premiere of horror fan favorite Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Deverill Weekes' docu-series THE UNDEAD SERIES starring Gary Oldman, Ron Perlman, Nathan Fillion, Robert Patrick, Joss Whedon and Tim Burton, a six-part anthology that providing an insider's view into the vampire phenomenon. MammothFF will run from February 27th - March 2nd, 2020 in the majestic town of Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Aspen Film Announces Lineup for 40th Anniversary Filmfest
Aspen Film is proud to announce the program for its 40th Anniversary Filmfest, which will showcase top filmmaking from across the globe at Aspen's Wheeler Opera House and Metropolitan's Isis Theatre from September 23-29, 2019, and a weighty lineup of documentaries at the Crystal Theater in Carbondale from September 27-29, 2019. In addition to screenings of highly anticipated fall previews and award-winning features and documentaries, panel discussions with special guests punctuate the week-long festival, which celebrates 40 years of Independent by Nature.