In 'Sisters One, Two, Three' by Nancy Star, secrets from the past threaten to tear apart a family living on the edge. The return of a missing family member ads to the confusion of the death of Mimi's mother, and when she finally learns of the lies from her past, she is finally able to understand her own interaction with others.
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Book Review: ‘Between Worlds,’ An Interactive Novel by Skip Brittenham
'Between Worlds' by Skip Brittenham takes us into an entirely new action packed and interactive work of imagination. Brittenham has given us an alternate reality that is different then those that have come before. His world is full of beauty but also littered with beasts of terrible ferocity. As in most worlds there are good and bad characters, but his small deceptions make is difficult to tell between the two.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Her Again, Becoming Meryl Streep,’ A Biography by Michael Schulman
In "Her Again, Becoming Meryl Streep" by Michael Schulman we learn of Meryl's earlier years as well as the trials and tribulations of her youth as an up and coming actor.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Only Angels Have Wings’ – The Criterion Collection
Howard Hawks' masterpiece makes another landing to home video. But this time, the presentation is nothing short of divine.
Read More »Hollywood Fringe Reviews: ‘Kill All Politicians’ and ‘Washed in the Blood’
Tom Yungerberg's dark comedy and Joshua Crone's sobering drama made their impressive debuts at the Fringe.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Saving Abby’, A Novel by Steena Holmes
In Saving Abby by Steena Holmes Josh and Claire Turner seem to have it all, yet there is that one thing they have always wished for. A child of their own. When their wish is finally granted, tragedy seems to set the stage as Claire must make a life and death decision that can change their lives forever.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Some Women,’ A Novel by Emily Liebert
In "Some Women" by Emily Liebert, we are introduced to and won over by three different women with very little in common who find a way to connect and develop a friendship that helps them each to move forward and live the life that is thrust upon them.
Read More »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.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Henry IV Part 1’ and ‘Henry IV Part 2’
What makes these productions so good is their attention to detail, both in the actors' characterizations and in the myriad perfect touches of action and interaction.
Read More »SXSW Movie Reviews: ‘Miss Stevens’ and ‘Donald Cried’
Two very different but rewarding character-driven comedy-dramas made their debuts at SXSW 2016.
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