Today in women’s history: "A Raisin in the Sun" opens in 1959
The Lorraine Hansberry drama "A Raisin in the Sun" opened at New York City's Ethel Barrymore Theater on March 11, 1959.
"Fugue": Tell Tchaikovsky the news - sexual atonality
It was with great interest that I attended the world premiere of the cleverly titled "Fugue."
The stakes are high in third season of "The Americans"
In the latest episode we learn about the deadly craft of spying as it plays out in these damaged souls' lives. Targets, assets, friends, lovers, rivals.
"Queen & Country": No time for sergeant-majors
In the extremely enjoyable Queen & Country legendary English director John Boorman treads familiar ground we've seen in various films.
"Birdman," "Turner," "McFarland": Triple-header film review
My movie buddy and I didn't really mind seeing a movie about pretentious people, but we felt that the entire thing was pretentious.
Spirit Awards for Indies; Academy Awards highlights
The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 21, was held beneath an elaborate tent constructed at Santa Monica Beach.
Selma: The real winner of every Oscar in sight
The crowd at the Academy Award ceremony stood and cheered. Somebody said that Selma stole the show. How true.
“Sassy Mamas”: Generational and gender role reversals
"Sassy Mamas" is a comedy-drama about three longtime girlfriends in Washington, D.C.
West Coast premiere of "Hellman v. McCarthy"
As a Hollywood Blacklist historian, I've eagerly looked forward to seeing the fact-based "Hellman v. McCarthy."
“The Night Alive”: Dubliners wish upon a star
This play is essentially about fringe characters yearning to get away from their boring existences.
