Stray Dog Theatre’s ‘The Curious Savage’ is Sweet Comical Kiss

Stray Dog Theatre’s ‘The Curious Savage’ is Sweet Comical Kiss

By Lynn Venhaus A sweet and tender-hearted foray into found families, “The Curious Savage” is brought to vivid life with warmth by an eclectic cast... Details
‘Love Hurts’ An Entertaining Slapstick and Scattershot Action Film

‘Love Hurts’ An Entertaining Slapstick and Scattershot Action Film

By Alex McPherson Packed with impressively choreographed action sequences and featuring another lovable performance from Ke Huy Quan, director Jonathan Eusebio’s “Love Hurts” delivers schmaltzy... Details
Valentine Rom-Com-Slasher ‘Heart Eyes’ is Fun But Has Commitment Issues

Valentine Rom-Com-Slasher ‘Heart Eyes’ is Fun But Has Commitment Issues

By Alex McPherson Neither scary nor swoonworthy, director Josh Ruben’s “Heart Eyes” is a horror-rom-com hybrid that is amusing but never truly carves out its... Details
Bloody Horror-Comedy ‘The Monkey’ is Entertaining and Nihilistic

Bloody Horror-Comedy ‘The Monkey’ is Entertaining and Nihilistic

By Alex McPherson Featuring outrageous kills and directorial craft, Osgood Perkins’ “The Monkey” is a nihilistic experience that undermines its potential through a reliance on... Details
Fernanda Torres Is a Marvel of Strength in the Powerful ‘I’m Still Here’

Fernanda Torres Is a Marvel of Strength in the Powerful ‘I’m Still Here’

By Lynn VenhausA haunting and hard-hitting portrait of human tenacity in the face of injustice, “I’m Still Here” has now opened in local theaters. A... Details
Upstream’s ‘Pictures from a Revolution’ Features Nimble Cast in Strange but Intriguing U.S. Premiere

Upstream’s ‘Pictures from a Revolution’ Features Nimble Cast in Strange but Intriguing U.S. Premiere

By Lynn VenhausA trio of ragtag revolutionaries cling to their cause and their rules as they hide from an authoritarian regime in the very quirky... Details
Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

By Lynn Venhaus A silly but harmless light-hearted comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” is a low expectation streaming movie that turns out to be a welcome... Details
Two Bravura Performers Blaze Bright in The Rep’s Dynamic ‘Athena’

Two Bravura Performers Blaze Bright in The Rep’s Dynamic ‘Athena’

By Lynn VenhausFor a small show, “Athena” packs a mighty punch. Set in the specific world of competitive fencing, the 75-minute two-hander is a remarkable... Details
Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

By Lynn Venhaus“They’re all gone.” ABC Broadcaster Jim McKay looked into the camera and gave us the horrifying news live from the 1972 Munich Olympics.... Details
Cast Clicks in Black Rep’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Chicken and Biscuits’

Cast Clicks in Black Rep’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Chicken and Biscuits’

By Lynn VenhausIf your family is prone to putting the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional, you’ll be able to relate to the crowd-pleasing hijinks of “Chicken and... Details