A Hitman’s Melancholy Rise and Fall in ‘The Irishman’ from Netflix
The star-studded character study of a man who goes from being a truck driver to…
Our Critic Ranks the Top 10 From a Year of Inspiring San Diego Theater
The politics of 2019 may never be forgotten. The year of divisiveness — and impeachment…
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Richard Jewell’ Is Missed Opportunity with a Great Cast
The real-life story of security guard Richard Jewell during the Atlanta Olympics bombing is interesting…
A Department Store Elf’s Living Hell in ‘Santaland Diaries’ at Diversionary Theatre
What could make life a living hell for a reluctant elf in the world’s largest…
Reflections on the Wonder of San Diego’s First Wonderfront Festival
The inaugural Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival bowed Nov. 22-24 alongside San Diego’s picturesque bayfront.…
With Flashy Cars and a Simple Plot, ‘Ford v. Ferarri’ Is a Safe Holiday Winner
So many cars, so many close-ups, the designer name dropping, and of course, the flashy…
Talented Young Actors Honor Fathers in ‘The Burnt Part Boys’ Musical
Last year at this time, actor/singer/director Jordan Miller and his wife, actor/singer/musician Jessica Couto founded…
New Village Arts Gambles with World Premiere of Musical ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
In what has become Jules Verne’s most popular and enduring creation, his 1873 “Around the…
An Interned Japanese-American’s Fight in ‘Hold These Truths’ at San Diego Rep
There couldn’t be a better time to see “Hold These Truths.” The real-life story of…
Angst, Irish Blarney and the Supernatural in ‘Neither Have I Wings to Fly’
Grief and loss. How to handle a surviving parent and a floundering sibling. When is…
Both Commentary and Satire, ‘Parasite’ Is Best Foreign Film of 2019
I’ve seen some film fans cheekily refer to Bong Jong-hoo’s Parasite this month as a…
The World Didn’t Need a ‘Zombieland’ Sequel, But It’s a Funny Movie After All
As is sometimes the case with sequels, Zombieland: Double Tap has just as much going…
A Couple Sing the Story of their Relationship’s Arc in ‘Last Five Years’ at Cygnet
The joy and pain of love: its rapturous beginning and its heartbreaking end. True love…
British Politics Endure a Royal Whacking in ‘Handbagged’ at Moxie Theatre
There are still many U.S. citizens who cannot conceive of a woman at the helm…
