‘Stuck’ Up its Own Ass!
Fuck this movie. This is misogynist hypocrisy at its worst. Seriously, fuck this movie.
Only a Fraction of an Idea: ‘An Octoroon’ at Berkeley Rep
Fine acting and great Berkeley Rep production values can’t save Branden Jabobs-Jenkins’ God-awful script.
The ‘How’ and Why: ‘How to Be a White Man’ World Premiere by Faultline Theater
A Black woman aims for biting social commentary, but winds up giving herself the “All Lives Matter” treatment in this uneven new satire by Luna Malbroux and Faultine Theater.
Saying what ‘You Mean’: ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ world premiere (Sandbox) by SF Playhouse
Racism, sexism, classism, and privilege are given the mature examination they deserve in this SF Playhouse world premiere.
Delusion of ‘Grandeur’: Han Ong’s world premiere Gil Scott-Heron play at The Magic
Not even amazing set design and two-out-of-three great performers can save an unforgivably terrible script in this Magic Theatre world premiere.
No Satisfying Answers: ‘The Events’ at Shotgun
Racist direction combines with a confused (and hypocritical) script in pretty-looking production by Shotgun.
Animéniac Double-Feature: ‘Your Name’ and ‘Ghost in the Shell’ (Live Action)
One is an animated masterpiece, the other an American bastardization.
Guess which one is which?
Barely ‘Live’-ing
The failures of Ben Affleck’s latest film put all the Oscar-winner’s past successes into question.
The Gift of ‘Gab’: ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Cutting Ball
The bewildering choices of slapstick and steampunk are just two-of-many poor decisions in this Cutting Ball production.
In For a Penny: Eyes without a Face
Originally posted on San Francisco Theater Pub:
Charles Lewis III weighs in on some recent controversy. Can you spot the Oscar-winner under all that shoe polish? “In 1985, I’m sitting in the casting office of a major studio. The head of casting said, ‘I couldn’t put you in…
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 