Ed Rampell
LATEST ARTICLES BY Ed Rampell
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The 10th TCM Classic Film Festival, Part 2: More critical commentary
April 25, 2019Leave it to TCM to unearth this lost gem of the Hollywood Blacklist few were familiar with. Who knew? But now, thanks to TCM, we do.
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‘Singin’ in the Rain’ as a musical: The sheer joy of being alive
April 23, 2019The must-see musical is like a delicious dessert conjured up by a three-Michelin star chef following an exquisite five course meal.
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TCM Classic Filmfest wrapup: Hooray for Hollywood!
April 18, 2019The TCM Classic Film Festival proves there’s still a big audience for period motion pictures, and that like fine wines, vintage films improve with age.
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Review: Much ado about ‘Little’
April 12, 2019Perhaps this film made for the early teen crowd will be a hit, but adults might want to avoid it.
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‘Argonautika’: Ode on a Grecian epic (with togas!)
March 28, 2019Although it goes over the top and misses the boat at times, Argonautika is still well worth embarking on a voyage of discovery.
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‘The Elephant Man’ on stage: Being Human 101
March 27, 2019Overall, this fine Elephant Man is among the most moving meditations I’ve ever seen staged about the beauty within the beast and the human spirit.
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‘Blues for Mr. Charlie,’ further James Baldwin ruminations on race
March 20, 2019This lofty, must-see, powerful production of Blues for Mr. Charlie is the latest in a list of a revival of works by author/playwright/polemicist James Baldwin.
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Rink(wo)manship in ‘For the Love Of (Or, The Roller Derby Play)’
March 11, 2019The revival of this rollicking roller skating romp is part of Center Theatre Group’s annual “Block Party” that celebrates the L.A. stage by re-mounting several intimate theatre productions at the 317-seat Culver City playhouse.
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