The Gang’s All Queer: Our Critics Discuss Ryan Murphy’s film of The Prom (for Parterre Box)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
BOYS could be seen as the gay equivalent of SHOW BOAT—hugely important, and now extremely problematic.
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