It's hair-raising-- but DON'T MISS this FLIGHT! It's an unexpectedly emotional, quiet, faintly pious, but deeply engrossing dramatic thriller, which stars a slightly paunchy Denzel Washington as a veteran airline pilot named Whip Whitaker; he's as cocky as his name. He struts down the gangway, immaculate in uniform, sunglasses on, baby. In fact, he's cruising [...]
If you missed it at film festivals in Tribeca, or Toronto, or Sundance--you can catch it in DOHA! The tiny but super-wealthy Middle Eastern emirate of QATAR- of which DOHA is the capital- is importing western-and world culture-- like it's going out of style. Several US colleges and universities now have campuses in DOHA, among [...]
Just in time for your holiday shopping, let me introduce you to LISA MONAHAN, an ingenious and philanthropic jewelry designer who's been featured on the "Today Show," "Huffington Post Style," "Daily Grommet," and now "JoycesChoices!"-- and she's right here in our own back yard! This weekend Lisa Monahan Metal works is having the 1st of [...]
The political scene is running red as we inch on up to election eve. So the Boston Premiere of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at SpeakEasy Stage Company is timely-- a rock musical about our rabble-rousing, Indian killing, Spanish crushing, king of the wild frontier, founder of the democratic party, and our 7th President. That he [...]
I've seen it--the film of the year: THE SESSIONS. I know it's only October, but the bar is now set extremely high. THE SESSIONS makes everything else I've seen lately look fake and showy. The premise is simple and unusual, based on the true story of 39 year old Mark O'Brien (Boston born?) poet/journalist living [...]
So much to see so little time...Here goes! NOW OR LATER: It's a compact 80 minute tour de force about politics, family, "packaging," and the fine line between compromise and corruption. It builds to an explosive climax that left me breathless-- and pouring over the aftermath. This Huntington Theatre production of the American premiere by [...]
THE PAPERBOY--OMG. This is the darkest thing I've seen in years. I'm calling it "swamp noir." Written and directed by Lee Daniels who gave us the acclaimed PRECIOUS, THE PAPERBOY gets even murkier. The film held me in its terrible grip for more than two hours. Evocatively shot and compellingly told, THE PAPERBOY features an A-list [...]
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? I just found out Radio Disney is hosting a party to celebrate the DVD/BLU-RAY™ release of MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED-- and they're doing it at the STONE ZOO this Saturday October 20! Music, dancing, games, activities, and the first 100 kids in line [...]
There's a thrilling moment near the beginning of WAR HORSE, where a young colt disappears from the stage, and in its place, suddenly blazing into view, is a magnificent full-sized thoroughbred. I swear it's flesh and blood, heaving its flanks, flashing its tail, breathing. I held my breath too, as the stable boys on either [...]
A stripped down HAMLET has hit town! Fasten your seat belts--it's going to be a Shakey night. Head to The Paramount Center and get ready for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Boston debut production of the bard's longest tragedy (4000 lines!), direct from London, and now at warp speed. Hanging onto every syllable, I was left dazzled-- [...]
