Pablo Picasso Returns for a Weekend in Film Version of San Diego Rep’s Popular Play
A weekend in the south of France is compressed into 80 minutes. Watch the master…
Moxie’s Streamed Version of ‘The Niceties’ Is Provocative Theater for the BLM Era
The setup is inherently combustible. The subject is the role of race in American history.…
A Civil War Drama Relevant to Today’s Issues in North Coast Rep’s ‘Necessary Sacrifices’
In these perilous times, in the throes of a pandemic when all theater doors are…
Bill & Ted’s Latest an Amusing End to the Driest Summer in Movie History
For the past three decades, the famous movie characters known as simply “Bill and Ted”…
Picasso Comes to Life in a Pandemic-Fueled Stage-to-Screen Adaptation
You are hereby invited to spend “A Weekend with Pablo Picasso.” Okay, maybe not a…
‘Ravage’ Doesn’t Break New Ground, But Horror Fans Will Still Enjoy It
For all the influence and impact classic movies have on pop culture, there’s also one…
La Jolla Playhouse Innovates Amid COVID by Taking ‘Diana’ to Netflix Before Broadway
The La Jolla Playhouse is breaking new ground again. The company that, for the past…
Roustabouts Theatre Streams Filmed Version of Acclaimed 2017 World Premiere
To launch their (virtual) fourth season, The Roustabouts are streaming a videotaped version of their…
Review: ‘The Cuban’ Is Filled with Heart and Warmth for Our Divisive Times
With all the angst over race relations in our society and the arts intensely focusing…
‘Medically Vulnerable’ Otay Mesa Detainees Ordered Reviewed for Release
A San Diego federal judge ordered Thursday that a group of “medically vulnerable” detainees at…
Exquisite, Exotic and Exhilarating ‘House of Joy’ at The San Diego Rep
You’re invited into the inner sanctum. The sacred space. The harem. Welcome to the “House…
Modern Echoes of an Ancient Greek War Without End in ‘Orestes 2.0’ at UCSD
There isn’t a problem, concern or crisis in our divisive current culture that doesn’t make…
Race Meets Real Estate in ‘Clybourne Park’ at Trinity Theatre Company
Some plays with a socio-political edge speak to their time. Some get edgier over time.…
Cathy Yan’s Campy ‘Birds of Prey’ Is First Memorable Release of 2020
With the Oscars in the rear-view mirror now, the first memorable release of 2020 is…