Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White shines with its contemporary rendition of the beloved fable.
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The Hunger Games questions morality
The popularly acclaimed book, The Hunger Games, comes to life on the big screen with impeccable performances and brilliant direction.
Read the rest of this article »Documentary play fights for social, political justice
SEVEN, a play centered on human rights, inspires viewers to partake in cultural activism.
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Contemporary musical Rock of Ages recaptures the spirit of ’80s rock ‘n’ roll with inspiring music while also poking fun at clichés.
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Sometimes, being a movie or television star is not enough. That is why several famous actresses leapfrog from their fame on-screen to pursue other interests and goals. Though some actresses are content to branch out to producing or directing, a good number come to the conclusion that a music career is beckoning. And what follows [...]
Read the rest of this article »Anthology interrupts sexist comic trends
Over the weekend at the WonderCon 2012 comic book convention, IDW Publishing announced that the series Womanthology — which just put out a Kickstarter-funded 300-page graphic novel — is going to become an ongoing anthology series. The book, and the new series, is made up of stories, essays and comic-making tips from an all-female creative [...]
Read the rest of this article »Ballet Preljocaj — Snow White Friday March 23-Sunday March 25 Dorothy Chandler Pavilion There’s Mirror, Mirror and Snow White and the Huntsman, and then there’s Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White. Clearly, Snow White is in right now, but artistic director Angelin Preljocaj presents the classic story in ways you’ve never seen before. The contemporary French dance [...]
Read the rest of this article »Film reshapes perspectives on bullying
Instead of emphasizing trite solutions to bullying, Bully seeks audience empathy by documenting stories of tormented children.
Read the rest of this article »Making snacks proves effortless and delicious
Watching sports can be a complex experience, eliciting a variety of emotions ranging from pride to disappointment to anxiety to guilt. Yes, guilt. You know the feeling: You’re watching your favorite athletes sweat profusely, tirelessly working toward a common goal and there you are, on your couch, throwing back cheese-dusted handfuls of chips and popcorn. [...]
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Esteemed musical Sweeney Todd shines with its music but falters in its pacing.
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