BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! is a Joyous, Imaginative Adaptation, Despite Inherent Problems
For me, there has always been an inherently cynical, bah-humbug spirit that pervades the majority of the A CHRISTMAS STORY film.
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BWW Review: Far More than the Sum of its Parts, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN is a Profound Tale of Banding Together to Finally be Seen
The resulting product has a distinctly theatrical flair, from its musical framing to its production number presentation, but somewhat surprisingly, the stars of the film turnout not to be the Broadway megastar or creatives above the title, but instead the supporting and ensemble cast members who car
BWW Spoiler Alert: The Pop Culture and Theatre Fan's Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Cyber Monday, pop culture and theatre fans.
BWW Review: Theatre Stars Shine in the Simple Masterpiece, LADY BIRD
The term 'coming of age' is used fairly broadly in films these days.
BWW Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL 2 is Marvel at its Comedic, Emotional Best
I settled into a screening of VOL.
BWW Review: Charming, Irreverent SPEECH & DEBATE Speaks to the Drama Kid in All of Us
There is a palpable need for acceptance running through every moment of the charming and irreverent film adaptation of Stephen Karam's quirky SPEECH & DEBATE.
BWW Interview: Marc Kudisch Talks BILLIONS, Changing Landscape of Theatre and Television
Anyone familiar with the career of three-time Tony-nominee Marc Kudisch knows two things about him; 1) he is one of the most talented stage actors of his generation, and 2) he is as passionate as he is talented.
BWW Interview: Joe Morton Talks SCANDAL's Papa Pope, Bringing TURN ME LOOSE to Broadway
There are very few characters on television as terrifying as SCANDAL's Eli Pope.
BWW Interview: Bryce Pinkham Discusses his 'Wildly Quirky' Role on MERCY STREET
Fresh off of his Broadway return leading the feel-good musical HOLIDAY INN at Roundabout's Studio 54, Tony-nominee Bryce Pinkham describes his next role as 'wildly quirky,' 'an iron fist in a velvet glove,' and possessing 'a certain verbal flair.
BWW Review: SILENCE is a Solemn, Understated Study of Faith
Over the four-plus decades of his filmmaking career, Martin Scorsese has never shied away from looking at the brutal realities of people dealing with questions of faith and morality.
BWW Review: SPLIT is a Tense, Artistic, and Compelling Return to Form for Shyamalan
For a generation, M.
BWW Review: MOANA is a Breathtakingly Beautiful Film Worthy of Disney Classics
As we move into the holiday season, undoubtedly there is much for everyone to be thankful for, and if you head out to the movie theatre over the long Thanksgiving weekend, chances are good that you will be counting your blessings that the gods have brought Disney's latest animated musical MOANA into
BWW Review: FOX's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is an Underwhelming, Sanitized Disappointment
I am aware that what I am about to write is likely going to be a critical outlier, but I didn't hate FOX's television adaptation of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, which they clumsily subtitled LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN.
BWW Review: Hilarious MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES Flips Script on Gross-Out Comedies
For decades, movie-going audiences have been subjected to crude, man-child comedies in which the female, romantic leads are portrayed as well put-together, successful, and sturdy, while their male counterparts get to be obscene, stupid, and juvenile.
BWW Review: Audra McDonald Reaffirms Her Singular Brilliance in HBO's LADY DAY
There is an undeniable electricity that the world's greatest bring to everything that they do.
BWW Review: Captivating Performances Carry TRUMBO Biopic, Now on Blu-Ray, Digital HD
In the star-studded biopic TRUMBO, available today on Blu-Ray and Digital HD, Bryan Cranston plays the screenwriter and delivers a captivating, nuanced performance.
BWW Review: ZOOLANDER 2 is Stupid, Cameo-Filled Trip in All the Ways You'd Expect
Just in case you were worried that the 15 years between ZOOLANDER 2 and the original male model comedy would lessen the latter's wacky sense of humor, fear not, ZOOLANDER 2 is every bit as stupid as the original, and for fans of the first film, that might be enough to overcome the lack of originalit
BWW Review: DEADPOOL Shakes Up Superhero Genre with Profane Perfection
When looking at the history of film, distinct well-worn patterns develop over time; tendencies turn into tropes and conventions become clichés.
BWW Review: Buyer Beware of Charming HAIL, CAESAR!'s Bait-and-Switch
One would think that a movie like HAIL, CAESAR!, written and directed by two of America's favorite filmmakers, starring a veritable who's who of Hollywood heavyweights, and set in one of the most entertaining and romanticized eras in American history would be a sure fire hit.
BWW Review: PBS's MERCY STREET is Chilling, Captivating Look at Civil War Women
With the sixth and final season of beloved British import DOWNTON ABBEY quickly coming to an end, PBS is hoping to hold onto the fans of the early 20th Century soap with new historical drama MERCY STREET.
BWW Review: 25th Anniversary ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Blu-Ray/DVD is Essential for Serious Theatre Fans
Who would have imagined that a film based on an absurdist comedy about two minor characters from a 400-year-old tragedy would remain an existential escape 25 years after its initial release? The 1990 film adaption of Tom Stoppard's Tony-winning play ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, which the p
BWW Review: Brilliant, Golden Globe Winning MR. ROBOT's Blu-Ray/DVD is Must-Have for Television Lovers
On the heels of winning the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama, MR.
BWW Review: GALAVANT's Renaissance Comedy Troop is Even Better in Season 2
No one is ever going to confuse ABC's medieval song and dance event GALAVANT for top-notch musical comedy, but after a promising, yet uneven, first season, this delightfully silly show has hit its stride in Season 2 capitalizing on what made it a modest, surprise success in 2015.
BWW Review: THE HATEFUL EIGHT is Violent, Captivating, Quintessential Tarantino
While the setting, style, and time period of Quentin Tarantino movies have changed throughout the years, there are three things that have remained consistent; ensembles of gleefully flawed characters; depraved, but often gorgeously bloody violence; and lots and lots of profanity.
BWW Review: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA is Beautiful, but Depthless Whale Tale
In drama, there are three types of conflict: man versus man, man versus self, and man versus nature.
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