All posts tagged "drama"
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A Gripping and Timely ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ at Theater J
Theater J's powerful "Prayer for the French Republic" strikes the right notes in its examination of identity and antisemitism.
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‘Conclave’ is a Simmering Papal Thriller
Ralph Fiennes serves understated excellence leading a strong ensemble in the scandal-fueled, Vatican-set thriller "Conclave."
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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ is a Seductive Forbidden Love Story
Sean Baker's "Anora" spins a savvily subversive Cinderella story featuring Mikey Madison's glowing performance in the title role.
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‘Disclaimer’ is Pulpy Suspense With an Arthouse Sheen
Alfonso Cuarón’s gripping "Disclaimer" pits Cate Blanchett against Kevin Kline in a thriller of long-held secrets exposed to light.
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Elliot Page is Riveting in ‘Close to You’ (Review)
In "Close to You" Elliot Page masterfully plays a prodigal son returning home for the first time since he transitioned.
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A Teenager Wrestles Temptation in Gay Thriller ‘Ganymede’
A high school athlete is beset by secret crushes and anti-gay hysteria in the conversion therapy thriller "Ganymede."
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Playwright Rachel Lynett Has Some Qualms About Kamala
Playwright Rachel Lynett takes a blistering look at America's most powerful woman in "Letters to Kamala/Dandelion Peace."
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The Montréal-Based ‘Solo’ Gives Good Drag (Review)
The Montréal set gay romantic drama "Solo" is a poignant -- if predictable -- tale of two performers in love.
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‘Backspot’ Leans into Laidback, Slice-of-Life Storytelling (Review)
The queer cheerleader drama "Backspot" nails the vibe of suburban teen life all too well with its low-stakes character study.
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‘Challengers’ is a Sexy, Ripping Love Match (Review)
Zendaya serves up a deliciously savage tennis queen at the center of the love triangle drama "Challengers."
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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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Round House’s ‘Next to Normal’ is a Powerhouse (Review)
Tracy Lynn Olivera and Kevin S. McAllister scale the heights of blistering emotion in Round House's stellar "Next to Normal."
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‘Prayer for the French Republic’ is Too Sprawling for Its Own Good
Suffused with great intentions, Joshua Harmon's thoughtful "Prayer for the French Republic" is far too excessive in its telling.
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‘All of Us Strangers’ is a Beautifully Aching, Sensuous Odyssey (Review)
Andrew Haigh’s tenderly haunting, impeccably-acted drama All of Us Strangers takes the slow, steamy route to gay romance.
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Fall Arts Preview 2023: Film
The fall film season has something for everyone, from horror fans to drama queens to musical lovers to, yes, even Swifties.
