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    A Life Unfolds: Kathryn Grody’s The Unexpected 3rd

    Acclaimed actor and writer Kathryn Grody brings her wit, warmth, and sharp perspective to People’s Light in The Unexpected 3rd. Known for her distinctive voice…

    Debra Danese September 19, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric

    An existential and eccentric play , it’s not light-hearted theater.

    Kathryn Osenlund June 24, 2025 No Comments
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  • Theater

    Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen in Little Shop of Horrors

    In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness.

    Debra Danese June 24, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

    Giovanni’s Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the…

    Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

    Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

    Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments
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Just to Be Sure (dir. Carine Tardieu)
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JUST TO BE SURE (dir. Carine Tardieu): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 27, 2017 No Comments

When done right, are few things more purely enjoyable than a French romantic comedy. When done wrong, there are few things worse. So it was…

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Darkest Hour (dir. Joe Wright)
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DARKEST HOUR (dir. Joe Wright): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 27, 2017 1 Comment

We’re not reinventing the wheel here, but it’s a well-made wheel, and it rolls forward just fine.

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WONDERSTRUCK (dir. Todd Haynes): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 27, 2017 No Comments

It’s pure delight for a film nerd to bask in Haynes’ seamless blend of homage,

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Most Beautiful Island (dir. Ana Asensio)
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MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND (dir. Ana Asensio): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 27, 2017 No Comments

Asensio writes, directs, and stars in this slow-burn thriller which took home top honors at this year’s SXSW festival.

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60-Second Review Reviews Theater

TOUCHTONES (Arden): 60-second review

Cameron Kelsall October 26, 2017 No Comments

This treacly throwback neither titillates nor liberates.

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Dance Features Interviews

Challenges, Chances, Changes—Gender Equity in Concert Dance: Interview with Helen Pickett

Eri Yoneda October 24, 2017 1 Comment

Renowned choreographer Helen Pickett talks about her experience as a dancer and choreographer and her vision for younger people in the dance world

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BRIMSTONE & GLORY (dir. Viktor Jakovlesly): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 24, 2017 No Comments

Films like this are why I go to festivals. There is truly nothing else quite like it.

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Reviews Theater

BUT NEXT NOT THIS (Hella Fresh Theater & Hum’n’bards): A bi-coastal experiment

Kathryn Osenlund October 24, 2017 6 Comments

A great idea for an experiment, but I’m not convinced that the reality plays out as well as the concept.

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WONDERSTRUCK (dir. Todd Haynes): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Angela Harmon October 24, 2017 No Comments

Wonderstruck strikes no wonder at all.

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LADY BIRD (dir. Greta Gerwig): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 24, 2017 No Comments

What can I say? Gerwig knocks it out of the park.

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GEMINI (dir. Aaron Katz): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 24, 2017 No Comments

There’s something to be said about a mystery that simply crumbles once its secrets are revealed

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THE FLORIDA PROJECT (dir. Sean Baker): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 23, 2017 No Comments

The Florida Project is easily Philadelphia Film Festival’s most buzzed about exhibition.

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Music Reviews

Daniel Matsukawa and Friends (PCM Society): Music review

Chuck Holdeman October 23, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia Orchestra principal bassoonist Daniel Matsukawa was featured in a chamber music program presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia

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FLESH AND BLOOD (dir. Mark Webber): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 23, 2017 No Comments

Featured as part of the Greater Filmadelphia programming block, Flesh and Blood is Mark Webber’s semi-autobiographical tale of addiction and redemption.

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Previews Theater

Devil May Care: Acrobatic comedian Nick Gillette gives demon summoning a go

Christopher Munden October 23, 2017 No Comments

Storyteller and acrobat Nick Gillette is best known for his work with Almanac Dance Circus Theater, which he cofounded in 2013. But he also dabbles…

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Dance Reviews

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO (Annenberg): Showcasing 40 years of inspiring movement

Meredith Pellon October 23, 2017 No Comments

A cast of incredible movers highlights the long-term success of the company and range of the work they present.

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BLOODY MILK (dir. Hubert Charuel): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 23, 2017 No Comments

Bloody Milk is a sort of genre-less affair which could best be described as “occupational drama
dressed up like a thriller.”

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Dance Features

Dance in Sketch: CE QUE LE JOUR DOIT A LA NUIT (Herve Koubi / Next Move Dance)

Chuck Schultz October 23, 2017 No Comments

What does the day owe to the night?

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JANE (dir. Brett Morgen): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Dan Scully October 23, 2017 No Comments

The term ‘found footage’ is typically reserved for horror, where it describes a specific filmmaking style. With Jane, the stunning documentary about conservationist, Jane Goodall,…

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Film Reviews

I, TONYA (dir. Craig Gillespie): Philadelphia Film Festival review

Angela Harmon October 23, 2017 1 Comment

I, Tonya wants to be about love.

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