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...herself to him. When the time comes, the village is completely out of water, and so Temelko must find a successful remedy before he can spend the night with her—leading to the movie’s lyrical journey.“Absurdistan” is over-the-top in execution, and this is part of its extravagant charm. Its storyline is intricate but well executed; its acting and imagery are exaggerated, but work to the film’s benefit. Helmer offers us a total production, a full fairy tale where every last detail is carefully thought...
...writing from the perspective of a shy, lonely elementary-schooler. Cuteness permeates every aspect of their newest release, “The Law of the Playground,” from the album title to the album closer “Fairytale Ending.” This aesthetic of over-the-top whimsy and childlike wonder works most successfully in the composition and arrangement of the instrumental parts. “The Law of the Playground” is catchy and exuberant throughout. With an ear for interesting chord changes that calls to mind the Fiery Furnaces, The Boy Least Likely...
...faced man, Johnson may have the most difficult job in a play otherwise filled with absurd, broadly-played comedic characters, but he handles the portrayal with ease and a unique brand of wit and ingenuity.Among the ridiculous and idiotic, Steven Dyer might have the flashier role with his over-the-top Count Gregor Yousekevitch, but it is the Zubritsky parents, Lenya (Dorothy Ahle) and the Doctor (Peter Cosmas Sofronas), who nearly steal the show. The two share an effortless rhythm and sharp comedic timing that help them pull off some of the more absurd one-liners and gags...
...slowdown have led to less extravagance and a more severe emphasis on economy. "Earlier, the sky was the limit, but now people are holding smaller events with fewer guests," says Sneha Tejwani, who runs the event-planning firm Occasionz Unlimited in Mumbai. "No Bollywood stars performing at over-the-top bashes this time. Business is down to a third of what it was." Even flower suppliers in Bangalore, India's floriculture center, are reportedly withering due to decreased demand for flowers for decorating weddings and other events...
...show delivers. Her voice is stronger than the last time I saw her onstage - in a 1999 tribute to her father, film director Vincente Minnelli - and the song selection is a canny mix of crowd-pleasing old faves ("Maybe This Time") and slightly more adventurous fare. (Her over-the-top emotionality doesn't overwhelm the delicate "He's Funny That Way," but she pretty much obliterates the intricately ironic lyrics in Comden and Green's "If.") She shines in a medley paying tribute to the Palace Theatre's vaudeville past and proves she hasn't lost much off her fastball...