The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975 Based on the 1973 musical stage production. Book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien. Directed by Jim Sharman. Both parody and tribute to old science fiction and horror movies. Straight-laced Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) and her all American fiancé Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) have
Deciders entertainment journalist Meghan O’Keefe talks with four of Bridgerton’s lively, articulate actresses: Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Fratherinton), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), and Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton). Presented under the aegis of the 92Y, the interview can now be found in its archives. A diehard fan of
Blank inside. These are the largest in format. $5.00@ at The Sad Shop. Blank inside– Clockwise: I hate to break it to you, but you’re stuck with me $5.00 I’m so glad you seduced me with your Charming Awkwardness $5.00 Thanks for being my husband. If I had a different
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Cara Reichel and Prospect Theater Company co-produced Cheryl L. Davis/ Douglas Cohen’s Bridges at the Times Center June 2017. When Black Lives Matter protests began, she asked whether the collaborators would write a short sequel/companion piece dramatizing how Franki (the protagonist in that piece during 2008) responds to 2020 protests
The odyssey of the Al Khatib family, from Damascus, Syria, to Paris France, is illustrated in a simple map at the beginning of Stéphan Pélissier’s memoir. The lines and dots link various cities, showing where they traveled and how – by coach, water bus, taxi, car, on foot and in
Bee Season 2005 An adaptation of the novel by Myla Goldberg. Directed by Scott McGehee/David Siegel. Saul Naumann (Richard Gere) is a Religious Studies professor at UC Berkeley who struggles to get closer to God. He studies tikkunolam or “repairing the world” and “reuniting its shards.” Wife Miriam (Juliette Binoche)
Days to Come played at The Mint Theater in October, 2018. Below is Alix Cohen’s review. The play is now available to stream through February 21. Click to go to the theater’s website to view. Offering obscure/forgotten plays that broaden perspective – regardless of original reception, The Mint Theater takes
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975 Based on the 1973 musical stage production. Book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien. Directed by Jim Sharman. Both parody and tribute to old science fiction and horror movies. Straight-laced Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) and her all American fiancé Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) have a flat tire on a rainy night. Walking, they come to the castle of eccentric, bisexual, transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, (Tim Curry) who’s hosting an
Deciders entertainment journalist Meghan O’Keefe talks with four of Bridgerton’s lively, articulate actresses: Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Fratherinton), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), and Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton). Presented under the aegis of the 92Y, the interview can now be found in its archives. A diehard fan of the new Netflix show (she’s now read all the books as well), O’Keefe begins by asking her guests what the series has wrought. Andoh laughs
Blank inside. These are the largest in format. $5.00@ at The Sad Shop. Blank inside– Clockwise: I hate to break it to you, but you’re stuck with me $5.00 I’m so glad you seduced me with your Charming Awkwardness $5.00 Thanks for being my husband. If I had a different husband, I would punch him in the face and go find you. $4.70 You’re the best person to hang out with because if I ask
Messages clockwise INFMETRY Capsule Letters “Message in a Bottle” Glass Bottle (Mixed Color 90pcs) There’s a blank piece of paper inside each pill, you can write whatever you would like on it. $12.99 Smaller bottles at $9.99 Heart of Roses Romantic Message in a Bottle Letter: 12-inch glass bottle with red “Love” tag. Inside, your personal message printed on parchment paper rolled up waiting to be discovered along on a bed of red silk rose
Cara Reichel and Prospect Theater Company co-produced Cheryl L. Davis/ Douglas Cohen’s Bridges at the Times Center June 2017. When Black Lives Matter protests began, she asked whether the collaborators would write a short sequel/companion piece dramatizing how Franki (the protagonist in that piece during 2008) responds to 2020 protests and the pandemic. It would be part of their VISION series. Bridges is unavailable to stream, nor have I seen it. The piece apparently concerned
The odyssey of the Al Khatib family, from Damascus, Syria, to Paris France, is illustrated in a simple map at the beginning of Stéphan Pélissier’s memoir. The lines and dots link various cities, showing where they traveled and how – by coach, water bus, taxi, car, on foot and in an inflatable boat. But the horrors and suffering behind that journey, as related by Pélissier, paint a vivid and poignant picture of what Syrian refugees
Bee Season 2005 An adaptation of the novel by Myla Goldberg. Directed by Scott McGehee/David Siegel. Saul Naumann (Richard Gere) is a Religious Studies professor at UC Berkeley who struggles to get closer to God. He studies tikkunolam or “repairing the world” and “reuniting its shards.” Wife Miriam (Juliette Binoche) converted when they married. Son Aaron (Max Minghella) is being raised in the faith. It’s young daughter Eliza (Flora Cross – terrific), who has natural
Days to Come played at The Mint Theater in October, 2018. Below is Alix Cohen’s review. The play is now available to stream through February 21. Click to go to the theater’s website to view. Offering obscure/forgotten plays that broaden perspective – regardless of original reception, The Mint Theater takes risks. Sometimes these pan out beautifully. Recent presentations of work by Irish dramatist Teresa Deevy, for example, were revelatory in terms of writing and forward
