Under pressure, “The Americans” try to avoid casualties
Here is the latest episode review of "The Americans" as the new season speeds onward.
“Louder Than Bombs”: Family dysfunction mirrors a chaotic world
"If you listen carefully, the subtle sounds and nuances of family life can be louder than the more obvious thunder of bombs."
Women can be comedic pranksters too: “The Boss”
While some may find the laughs to be loutish and louche, overall this critic enjoyed it.
“Catching the Sun,” saving the Earth: A new documentary about solar
Just in time for Earth Day 2016, an informative and upbeat new film about solar power will debut on Netflix on April 22.
“Marguerite”: Bad singer, great movie
Marguerite is an exquisite film tribute to the strange, wonderful spirit of would be diva Florence Foster Jenkins.
A “Threepenny” production to take on the road
Pepperdine University's Theatre Department has just presented a short four-performance run of the classic.
Sex, rock ‘n’ roll, and baseball: Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!”
Amidst the drink, drugs, sex, rock 'n' roll and baseball are funny sight gags, revealing a slapstick sensibility.
“The Brainwashing of My Dad”: Rightwing agitprop’s cult-like effects
Senko's 90-minute documentary explores the techniques of and effects rightwing media has on listeners/viewers/readers.
“Six Characters in Search of An Author”: Performing Pirandello’s pirouettes
Sicilian playwright Luigi Pirandello's iconoclastic play is all the more impressive when one takes into account that its premiere in Rome was way back in 1921.
