It's an intriguing tale of a tangled web of family love and trauma, but structural and creative problems keep it from achieving its potential.
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Movie Review: ‘Bethlehem’
Bethlehem is a gripping thriller adventure about a unique relationship between a Palestinian youth and Israeli agent that holds dangerous consequences for both.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Watson Intelligence’ by Madeleine George
This is a clever exploration into the human mind and heart, via the reality of artificial intelligence.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘La Notte’ – The Criterion Collection
Sometimes depression can really be beautiful.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Her’
Spike Jonze applies his distinctive style to an offbeat romantic comedy, and the results are brilliant.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ by Mark St. Germain
A master class about life, love and personal triumph over hardship from the perspective of an amazing woman you only thought you knew.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Maids’ by Jean Genet
This was a fine rendering of Genet's work examining the dynamics of power relationships, with hints of sadism and masochism.
Read More »Theater Review: ‘Witnessed by the World’ Explores JFK Assassination
A hard-hitting reporter and a green screenwriter collaborate to put an interesting spin on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Read More »TV Review: ‘The Crimson Petal and the White’
The Crimson Petal and the White is a four episode TV series offered on Acorn TV that fascinates and engages. London during the Victorian period has never appeared so realistic and raw, so atmospheric and Dickensian.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Maids’ by Jean Genet
Transposed to New Orleans, the French classic still poses difficult questions about action and inaction, masters and servants.
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