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ARRIVAL- The Aliens Have Landed and They Have Something to Say
Unfortunately, no one speaks their language. ‘Arrival is based on Ted Chiang’s ‘Story of Your Life’ but I wouldn’t read his short story until you see the film. When the movie begins, it is already established that aliens have landed on … Continue reading
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‘Siamese Sex Show’ A Wild, Wonderful Ride Into a Dystopian Future
“Siamese Sex Show,” the musical, is so good that I didn’t want it to end. From the moment the show started, I knew I was about to experience something very original and extremely fun. I was not disappointed. The … Continue reading
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‘Doctor Strange’ One Of My Favorite Marvel Superheroes Doesn’t Disappoint
“Doctor Strange” is absolutely wonderful, and I loved every single second of it. The Doctor, played impeccably by Benedict Cumberbatch (who knew the dude could be so sexy?), is a different kind of superhero. Yes, he can fight, but he uses … Continue reading
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“Buyer & Cellar” – A Funny, Inventive Story About One Man’s Encounter with Fame
A one-man play is hard to pull off. It can go either way–good or bad. A lone actor on the stage has no one to depend on but himself. Of course, a good story helps, and “Buyer & Cellar” is … Continue reading
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Theater Review: “Underneath” Brilliant Irish Actor Pat Kinevane Takes Us Inside the Mind of a Tortured Soul
Sitting in the audience, looking at the pitch black stage where a coffin covered by gold material resides, I sensed something special was about to happen. And it didn’t take long before it did. Slowly, a figure emerges from underneath … Continue reading
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Jack Reacher Never Go Back: Tom Cruise Really Brings It
I have read every single book that Lee Child has written, and to say I am a huge fan is an understatement. What makes Child so unique is that he only writes about one character– Jack Reacher. When I first heard … Continue reading
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Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor will Give You Scares, Scares, and More Scares
I love to be scared. I go to horror movies all the time, not the gory ones, but the ones that keep you jumping out of your seat. Of course, when I grab the arm of a stranger sitting next to … Continue reading
‘The Accountant’ An Exciting, Edge of Your Seat Thriller
I have one word for ‘The Accountant’…Awesome…I have one word to describe Ben Affleck’s performance….Freakin Fantastic. Okay that’s two words, but this is one of his best performances in years. ‘The Accountant’ directed by Gavin O’Connor is an edge of … Continue reading
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“The Birth Of A Nation” An Example of One Man Wearing Way Too Many Hats
I went to this screening dreading the brutality I knew I was about to witness. Films about slavery and the Holocaust always have the same effect on me. They wipe me out emotionally, and no matter how many times I … Continue reading
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“The Girl On The Train” Should Have Taken a Bus
The first thing you’re probably wondering is if I read the book. The answer to that is yes. And then you might be wondering, did I like the book? The answer to that is, “No, I LOVED the book.” The novel, … Continue reading
