Some Things Are Not Forgivable: A Streetcar Named Desire via NT Live (for Parterre Box)
Director Benedict Andrews’ attempt to update Tennessee Williams’ great play misfires spectacularly.
Stray Cats (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron finish up their survey of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at some memorable productions.
‘Glass’ Act: Continuing the Glass Menagerie Film Survey (for Parterre Box)
Cameron and David continue their discussion, focusing here on the Katharine Hepburn version for television.
‘Glass’ Half Empty: Continuing the Glass Menagerie Film Survey (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron continue their discussion, focusing here on the magnificent Shirley Booth.
A ‘Glass’ Half Empty: More on The Glass Menagerie (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron continue their overview of THE GLASS MENAGERIE.
Walking on Broken ‘Glass’: Considering The Glass Menagerie (for Parterre Box)
In a series of posts, Cameron and David will consider THE GLASS MENAGERIE, starting with the widely-rejected 1950 film.
DAVID’S LIFE IN RECORDS Part VII: Coming Out, Operatically (for Parterre Box)
In an ongoing series, David considers the records that helped shape his life.
TV Diner: Watching Bus Stop (for Parterre Box)
Cameron and David conclude their examination of Inge’s “Midwest Triptych” with a look at BUS STOP.
Cruel Summer: Watching Picnic (for Parterre Box)
David and Cameron continue their survey of William Inge’s plays on video.
Mid-West Side Story: Watching Come Back, Little Sheba (for Parterre Box)
A friend once said that Laurence Olivier played American like it was a character choice.
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