All posts by André Hereford
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Femme: Sex and Revenge Served Up Gay (Review)
'Femme' stirs sex and romance with revenge in the charged tale of a gay man seducing the closeted punk who attacked him.
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Monkey Man: Dishing Out Action Thrills (Review)
Dev Patel’s action thriller 'Monkey Man' dishes out revenge with cold-blooded attitude, wit, and compassion for the underdog.
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Dogman: Canine Crooks Off Their Leashes (Review)
A charismatic pack of well-trained canines almost come to the rescue of Luc Besson's crime thriller "Dogman."
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Palm Royale: Keeping Up Appearances (Review)
"Palm Royale" revs up the comedy slowly but ultimately hits cruising speed as a gleefully campy spin on nighttime soaps
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Film: Spring Arts Preview 2024
Somewhere on this list is the 2024 film you've been waiting for -- and your wait is almost over.
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Dance: Spring Arts Preview 2024
From Dance Place to Wolf Trap, the Kennedy Center to Hylton Performing Arts, world-class dance artists are making their debuts on DMV stages.
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Michael Shayan on Magic, Moritz, and Motherly Love
Michael Shayan pays tribute to his larger-than-life Iranian-Jewish mother in "Avaaz" at the Olney Theatre Center.
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Studio’s “At the Wedding” Brims with Bride and Joy (Review)
Studio cordially invites you to laugh heartily as lovelorn lesbian Carlo crashes her ex's nuptials in "At the Wedding."
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Julio Torres: A Comic Genius with a Unique Voice
Julio Torres brings his unique comic vision to the big screen, writing, directing, and starring in the hilarious "Problemista."
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“Little Shop of Horrors” is a Mean, Green Good Time (Review)
A vibrant new production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at Ford's combines macabre comedy with powerful grit and soul.
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‘Thirty’ Gives Black Gay Characters ‘Airtime’ (Review)
The feature-length adaptation of sexy gay Black soap opera "Thirty" goes long on drama, but comes up short in the execution.
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‘Lie with Me’ Captures the Rush and Shame of Loving in Secret
The well-acted queer romance "Lie with Me" offers a tender, tear-jerking ode to first loves lost but not forgotten.
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Comedian John Hill Pops by D.C. for a “Wellness Check”
The wearer of many hats, John Hill gets to do what he does best performing his live solo musical comedy show.
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JIMBO Isn’t Clowing Around When It Comes to Drag
"Drag Race All Stars 8" winner JIMBO isn't clowning around with her highly anticipated solo tour and plans for a media empire.
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‘Tempestuous Elements’ Educates While Paying Tribute (Review)
Led by a fierce Gina Daniels, Arena's "Tempestuous Elements" spotlights the history of a pioneering Black feminist educator.
