Missed its Stop: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Ubuntu Theater
Ubuntu’s attempt to deconstruct Tennessee Williams’ classic paradoxically reveals how little they understand of the material.
Monday, 5 February, 2018 · 2 Comments
‘Chuck’ it Out
A fascinating true story is given the worst made-for-tv treatment in biopic.
Wednesday, 10 May, 2017 · 2 Comments
Lost in these ‘Woods’: ‘Into the Woods’ at SHN
One company’s attempt at a bare-bones (but big-budgeted) take on Sondheim’s classic makes one wonder if they know what show they’re staging.
Friday, 10 March, 2017 · 1 Comment
Barely ‘Live’-ing
The failures of Ben Affleck’s latest film put all the Oscar-winner’s past successes into question.
Saturday, 11 February, 2017 · Leave a comment
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.
Tuesday, 24 January, 2017 · 7 Comments
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.