The Father, the powerful new play at North Coast Rep, will definitely hit close to home for many baby boomers dealing with elderly parents. Christopher Hampton's acclaimed play centers around Andre (James Sutorious), a proud old man suffering from advancing dementia. He is … [Read more...] about “the father” at north coast rep
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“adrift” movie review and book giveaway
Michael and I have been looking forward to seeing Adrift every since the first trailer, where Shailene Woodley meets Sam Claflin, they fall in love, decide to sail from Tahiti to San Diego together and end up in the middle of one of the worst hurricanes ever recorded. As the … [Read more...] about “adrift” movie review and book giveaway
“on chesil beach” movie review
I would literally watch Saoirse Ronan in anything. In the gorgeous On Chesil Beach, she is as radiant as ever, daring you to take your eyes off her. You won't. And you will find it impossible to believe this poised young Englishwoman was Lady Bird. … [Read more...] about “on chesil beach” movie review
“rbg” movie review
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a.k.a. The Notorious RBG, is the superhero we need right now. Forget about the Avengers or Ant-Man or any of those other comic book heroes, and run to see RBG, a riveting documentary about a real-life Wonder Woman. … [Read more...] about “rbg” movie review
“how the other half loves” at north coast rep
Oh, I have such mixed feelings about this play. Sir Alan Ayckbourn's "How The Other Half Loves" is described by North Coast Repertory Theatre -- where it's already been extended to May 13 -- as "A portrait of three very different marriages that turns into a spirited game of … [Read more...] about “how the other half loves” at north coast rep
“love, simon” movie review
If Love, Simon is a true representation of today's teenagers -- and if the crowd at our local theater's first show of the day is any indication, it is -- I finally have hope for the future. This is the best high school movie I've seen maybe ever and I suggest you stop reading … [Read more...] about “love, simon” movie review
“submission” movie review
In Submission, Ted (Stanley Tucci), a jaded college professor, becomes obsessed with Angela (Addison Timlin), one of his creative writing students whose talents apparently go beyond her writing skills. "Oh," you're probably thinking, "this is so timely now that we're finally … [Read more...] about “submission” movie review
“this random world” at north coast rep
Steven Dietz's new play at North Coast Rep, This Random World, is based on one of my favorite storytelling techniques: showing the audience how specific characters are connected to each other's lives without the characters themselves ever knowing about that connection. … [Read more...] about “this random world” at north coast rep