The long-running Broadway hit comes to the Playhouse in a musically satisfying production directed by Tim Hedgepeth.
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Movie Review: Jeppe Rønde’s ‘Bridgend’
"Brigend" is a relentlessly downbeat film, and lacking a dramatically satisfying conclusion, it's a film that can be admired for its execution, even as it keeps viewers at arm's length.
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A fine cast and production breathe new life into Garson Kanin's 1946 comedy.
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"Sacrifice" is an attractively lensed story that begins promisingly in "Wicker Man" territory but disappointingly devolves into a routine mystery.
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Citing Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight as an example of an actor's extreme dedication, Aluma wondered: "How far is too far? Is it still acting or has it become this psychosis they are living truthfully in an adopted mind – turning on something that is no longer them and is in fact dangerous?"
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A solid production and bright performances help to cover the clichés.
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Three enthusiastic performances bring some needed energy to sitcom-level material.
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Two arty thrillers from emerging directorial talents made their searing debuts at this year's festival.
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The 'Greater Tuna' vet premieres his new comedy in the town that helped give him his start.
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Bernard McMahon and Allison McGourtey's loving tribute to American musical history doubles as an entertaining concert film.
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