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...problem. They've brought in Bill Condon and Larry Mark, respectively the director and the producer of Dreamgirls, to zazz up the show. According to this weekend's USA Today, "the ceremony will have a narrative, unfolding like a play in which awards are given as part of the plot. Some of the industry's biggest stars (many of them aimed at younger fans) drop in for guest roles." Another report suggests that one segment will feature Hugh Jackman, this year's host, at the piano - because if there's anything to bring the kids in, it's having...
...show with men in drag, “Acropolis Now,” directed by Tony Parise and showing in the New College Theatre through March 15, has all the great Ancient Greek traditions: prostitution, drinking, and, of course, sexual innuendo. As with many HPT shows, the plot is more a framework in which their punny sex jokes can operate, and the formula works well for them. The show recreates the story of the first Olympics in a town faced with a devastating olive oil crisis and the impending destruction of the Hp (Ate-a-pi) frat house. The ragtag...
...true to the deeply introspective nature of the story. Auden’s poetic mastery enabled the libretto to flourish where so many other English writers have failed—namely, in creating a language that lends itself to musical adaptation.The comedic energy of the supporting roles propelled the plot forward between the tempestuous turns of fortune suffered by Onstad’s Tom. Among the cast members, Onstad gave a truly commanding performance. Neither his dramatic composure nor the stellar quality of his singing wavered at any point during his portrayal. Schlitz’s dramatic presence was similarly...
...Nonie was jealous of her sister, her story would have a little more depth. But it becomes clear that, deep down, Nonie cannot be jealous of a selfless gift (that of children)from her sister. The narrators on a whole are nauseatingly blameless, and in another novel a compelling plot would pick up the slack. However, in 250 pages, the only real plot points are a melodramatic unfurling of family lineage and a rain storm.Another syrupy note in sharp contrast to “The Sound and the Fury,” is the perspective from the previous generation. Corporal...
...this family, making no attempt to moralize or embellish. “The Secret of the Grain” exudes a rare genuineness that allows it to offer a fresh take on perhaps the most depicted subject in the arts: love. The tale lacks sensational dialogue, a rapidly moving plot, and easily recognizable actors. There is also a noticeable lack of interference on the part of Kechiche; the movie does not have a dramatic soundtrack, for instance, that would attempt to evoke specific reactions and emotions in the audience. These subtle directorial choices might fail to lure the average viewer...