Culture
‘Dreamgirls’: A dream come true for kinetic choreo and Motown fans
July 25, 2018NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Director/choreographer Tor Campbell’s rendition of Dreamgirls is an extremely exciting, energetic version and vivid vision of the beloved musical that opened on Broadway in 1981 and onscreen in 2006. With a cast of dozens,...
Read more‘Mayakovsky and Stalin’ stride the stage in an L.A. world premiere
July 24, 2018Mednick devotes some attention to the pre-revolutionary era, when Stalin and Mayakovsky were both unscrupulous brigands for the cause; we see that theoretically, at least, they are on the same side.
Read moreWomen directors of Hollywood: ‘This discrimination is real’
July 24, 2018An annual survey found that the moviemaking industry is no more diverse than it was close to a decade ago.
Read moreCapitalism: The real Frankenstein’s monster
July 23, 2018In the 200th anniversary of her famous book, very few have highlighted the socialist influences on author Mary Shelley.
Read moreTransformation Magic: The push for transgender representation in media continues
July 20, 2018One of the biggest conventions focusing on entertainment, art, and popular culture kicked off here on July 19. The largest convention of its kind in the world, Comic Con International: San Diego (SDCC) is where close...
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