Family Film Charts The Remarkable Rise of “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood”
For families looking for an uplifting film for Thanksgiving Weekend, SCENES Media recommends the acclaimed documentary about Mr. Fred Roger’s revolutionary rise.
The Anti-PC: An Emerging Genre in NYC Playwriting
Noted playwright Larissa Fasthorse brings some Thanksgiving fun and a fresh new genre to the New York City theater scene with her farcical The Thanksgiving Play.
Celebrating Pirandello in New York
SCENES New York City writer Christopher Atamian covers Theatre 71’s ensemble presentation of “Raison d’Etre: an Evening of Pirandello,” directed by Patrick Mulryan.
“Jack Ryan” Relies Too Heavily On Worn Out Post-9/11 Stereotypes
Bordering on parody, this new take on Tom Clancy’s classic character is a clunky, predictable mess.
“Pushkin” Triumphantly Brings Legendary Russian Poet To Life
Playwright Jonathan Leaf masterfully weaves intrigue and drama into this early 19th century historical tale.
‘Phantom Thread’ Is a Disturbing Oscar Nominee
‘Phantom Thread’ has played to such rave reviews that I am loathe to dissent, but I found the main characters so morally repellent that I could not enjoy myself despite the movie’s production qualities.
Oscar Nominee ‘The Insult’ Is Intense and Thrilling
‘The Insult’ is ably directed by Ziad Doueiri, who has a fine sense of tension and human drama.
‘The Crown’ Season 2 Takes a Darker Turn
As Season 2 of ‘The Crown’ comes to a close, even the Royal Family’s clipped aristocratic accents begin to chafe—and when you begin to lose sympathy for the main characters in the series, you also understand that something has perhaps gone terribly wrong.
‘The Shape of Water’ – A Fragile Fairy Tale Saved by Director’s Craft
In the hands of director Guillermo del Toro, formulaic and sometimes silly material in ‘The Shape of Water’ becomes a delight and sets us cheering for the 13-fold Oscar nominee.
‘I, Tonya’ Suffers Like Its Subject from Abuse
The ‘I, Tonya’ biopic of figure skating star Tonya Harding leaves truth of her involvement in attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan in doubt. Allison Janney plays Tonya’s mother, she is superb and nominated for an Oscar.