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…
Cartels, Chaos and Canoodling in ‘Bad Hombre/Good Wives’ at San Diego Rep
Take one part Shakespeare, 3 parts Molière, a soupçon of Oscar Wilde. Toss in a…
‘Joker’ Doubles Down on a DC Comics Standard in a Grim 1970s Gotham City
At this point in time, either you like movies based on comic books and are…
Linda Ronstadt’s Iconoclastic Road to Pop Success in ‘The Sound of My Voice’
As close friend Bonnie Raitt comments in Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s new documentary The…
Distant Echoes of Chivalry and Honor in ‘Man of La Mancha’ at San Diego Musical Theatre
We could all use a few stars in our eyes right now. A few more…
Impostor or Not, the Russian Grand Duchess Delights in ‘Anastasia’ at the Civic Theatre
First, let’s get one thing out of the way. It’s pretty hard to feel sorry…
A Woman’s Heartbreaking Pursuit of a Dream in ‘Intimate Apparel’ at New Village Arts
A woman alone in New York can be a treacherous enterprise. Especially in 1905, when…
Beloved Film Spawns New Rock & Roll Musical ‘Almost Famous’ at The Old Globe
A beloved San Diego-set film has become a rockin’ San Diego-launched musical. The 2000 film,…
A Refugee Family’s Discomforting American Journey in ‘Noura’ at The Old Globe
“Noura” isn’t a ‘women’s play,’ per se. But it will pierce deep into the soul…
Diabolical Palace Intrigue in the U.S. Premiere of ‘The Virgin Trial’ at Cygnet Theatre
Any time your dysfunctional family gets you down, just turn your gaze back to the…
