Book Review: ‘The Warner Loughlin Technique: An Acting Revolution’
Acting coach Warner Loughlin has written a wonderful new book that debunks the nonsense of the “tortured actor.”
Movie Review: ‘The Seagull’
Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull is a masterpiece, let’s just put that out there. But was it a good idea to turn it into a film?
Movie Review: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
The film picks up momentum about halfway through and that’s where it finally gets fun.
Documentary Review: ‘Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life’
Terrence McNally has had one heck of a life and director Jeff Kaufman manages to showcase that in his wonderful documentary, Every Act of Life.
Documentary Review: ‘Itzak’, the Life of Itzak Perlman
The film is a nice insight into the man and Perlman is a delight to watch.
Movie Review: Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’
Wes Anderson’s latest stop-motion film is a love letter to pooches everywhere.
Book Review: ‘Acting in LA: How to Become a Working Actor in Hollywood’
Sexton was a working actress and is now an acting coach and acting teacher, so she knows what she’s talking about.
Documentary Review: ‘Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story’
Director Steve Sullivan, uses old footage and Sievey’s own archives to paint an inspiring story of someone, who, no matter what the consequences, forged his own path in the world.
Movie Review: ‘All Square’ Starring Michael Kelly
Kelly is terrific and shows a real flair for the kind of low-key comedy in the film.
Documentary Review: ‘Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?’
The film is oddly motivating, yet after all the soul-searching and all the interviews, we’re left with an ending that’s a bit abrupt. But, the lead-up, like his life, is what’s really the point.
Play Review: Lucy Kirkwood’s ‘The Children’
Kirkwood paints a vivid picture. You can visualize the cabin and her dialogue is brisk and reveal so much about her characters.
Movie Review: Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
Characters and story blend together seamlessly and Ryan Coogler’s terrific Black Panther.
Movie Review: ’12 Strong’ Starring Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon and Michael Pena
Pena and Shannon are the ones who always jolt up every scene. Unfortunately, there’s not enough of them to make and entertaining evening.
Theatre Review: ‘Hamilton’ at San Diego Civic Theatre
If you’re wondering whether or not Hamilton lives up to its hype, worry no more. It does. It absolutely does.
Movie Review: Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ Starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep
Spielberg might be the only director working today who could have taken this story, that is sometimes full of hard to comprehend facts and make it exciting and taught, leaving you on the edge of your seat.
Movie Review: Alexander Payne’s ‘Downsizing’ Starring Matt Damon
Chau is the one to watch. She’s a flat out scene-stealer here.
Movie Review: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Ryan Johnson deserves all the credit in the world for delivering this terrific Jedi to the storied franchise. Let’s have him direct all of the other ones going forward, shall we?
Movie Review: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’
Based on the book by Peter Turner that tells his story of life with Grahame. Turner (Jamie Bell) was a young actor in Liverpool when he met and began a relationship with the once famous film star, played by Annette Bening.
Play Review: Stephen Karam’s ‘Speech and Debate’
The only thing wrong with Steven Karam’s new play, Speech & Debate, is that you might wish it would continue for another scene or two.
Movie Review: ‘The Night Watchmen’
If you can’t have fun watching The Night Watchmen, there may be no hope for you.
