Set often ends up unnoticed in theatrical productions. For the inexperienced theatre-goer, set’s often ignored and unappreciated. As I’ve developed my knowledge and understanding of theatre, I’ve come to appreciate all aspects of it. STC’s recent productions of Endgame and Jumpy, both used set, lighting and sound to establish the mood, and enhance the actor’s performance….
Her.
Her (2013) is a Sci-Fi film written and directed by Spike Jonze. It chronicles the exploits of a professional “greeting card writer”, Theodore (played by Joaquin Phoenix), living in a future society where smart phones have been overtaken by Siri-like Earbuds. Unable to bear the strenuous challenge of scrolling through their own problems, lazy civilization has…
Caress/Ache- Griffin Theatre Company
I was recently accepted into the Griffin Theatre Ambassador program, giving me the excellent opportunity to see a bunch of cool plays that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Our first session was last Saturday and I saw the world premiere of Caress/Ache- a new play by Suzie Miller. For those who haven’t heard of Griffin Theatre…
A Monumental Failure
The Monuments Men, directed by George Clooney, is a smoothly executed, poorly written, true story about a group of men in WWII who rescue stolen art from the Nazis. With stars like George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman, I had high expectations of this film. Unfortunately, The Monuments Men failed to deliver,…
The Theory of Hollywood’s Imitation Game
For those interested in the high-profile-biopic genre, the past summer at the movies would have been the place for you. Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne and Jack O’Connell each play a talented mathematician/physicist/athlete, who face tremendous challenges in the form of The Nazi Enigma code/Motor Neurone disease/Japanese POW guards, but ultimately beat the odds and survive…
The Unexpected Virtue of Abstraction.
After first viewing the trailer to Birdman or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, I was underwhelmed and slightly confused regarding the storyline. My opinion to see it wavered after viewing Margaret and David’s unanimous 5 star review of it on their final episode of At the Movies. However I hadn’t committed to seeing it until…
Should you go Into the Woods? Maybe Not.
Into the Woods (2014) is a remake of the original musical by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), this musical is based on the Grimm Brothers fairy tales of Jack and The Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella. The film boasts an all-star ensemble cast including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp…
A Deficiency in Despicably Deadly Women
Our film industry has a significant shortage of good female villains. I’ve recently been on a Die Hard Holiday Movie binge, working my way through the series. Having just finished number 4, I was once again reminded of the “Action Movie” genres inability to produce female baddys. I’m not saying they don’t exist, there are plenty…
Paper Planes Review
Paper Planes (2014), is an Australian film directed by Robert Connolly. It is about a young boy Dylan, (Ed Oxenbould, Puberty Blues), from a rural town in New South Wales. He lives alone with his father, (Sam Worthington, Avatar) as they are mourning the loss of his late mother (Nicole Trunfio). Things are pretty sad at home as…
Scribbles of Stage and Screen 