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The Gang’s All Queer: Our Critics Discuss Ryan Murphy’s film of The Prom (for Parterre Box)

December 14, 2020

If the original version of The Prom had zazz—Ryan Murphy’s adaptation barely achieves fizz.

Philadelphia Stories: Two Local Theaters Enter the Streaming World (for Parterre Box)

December 2, 2020

With virtual streamed productions, the Wilma and PTC show that a path forward might also bring national recognition.

I Soil Easily: Our Critics Discuss I Want to Live! (for Parterre Box)

November 30, 2020

The camp elements here–including Susan Hayward’s performance–are undeniable, yet I WANT TO LIVE is a sincere and important movie.

“There’s a Speed Limit in this State:” DF and CK discuss Double Indemnity (for Parterre Box)

November 23, 2020

Featuring Barbara Stanwyck’s blood-chilling performance, this may be the greatest Film Noir ever.

‘Morning’ Has Broken: Our Critics Consider Stage Struck (for Parterre Box)

November 2, 2020

In this rarely seen 1958 remake of Morning Glory, Susan Strasberg does not prove herself the next Katharine Hepburn.

Bel canto, from a distance: The Giargiari competition at AVA (for Parterre Box)

October 28, 2020

Our critics had three top picks, as did the judges… and they were different.

Friend Me a Tenor: Lawrence Brownlee & Friends on the Opera Philadelphia Channel

October 26, 2020

Opera Philadelphia’s new channel kicks off with a virtual program that embodies their best ideals.

Just Turn Her Loose on Broadway: Our Critics Discuss Forever Female (for Parterre Box)

October 20, 2020

The lead role is a wonderful fit for Ginger Rogers, who plays it with brassy charm and a laudable sense of humor.

Velvet Underwhelmed: Our critics discuss The Velvet Touch (for Parterre Box)

October 12, 2020

Camp is the lens through which this film is best examined, including an utterly bewildering cross-pollinating of genres.

Where the Boys Are: DF and CK on Ryan Murphy’s The Boys in the Band (for Parterre Box)

October 5, 2020

BOYS could be seen as the gay equivalent of SHOW BOAT—hugely important, and now extremely problematic.

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