Summer in the City with Lots of Thrills, Chills and Laughs
That season is upon us. The kids are out of school, the thermometer is heating up and the evenings will be free. What to do? Let’s go to the movies.
‘The Life of Chuck’—Well Lived
Director/adapter Mike Flanagan has done a masterful job of bringing this tale to the screen.
‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’—But Not Mine
Writer-director Laura Piani’s “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” is the kind of romantic comedy where the ending is preordained, and the stumbling blocks are all too evident. Some of you will care; I didn’t.
‘Etoile’—What They Do for Love
“Everyone’s beautiful at the ballet.” And this new, ravishingly filmed and acted limited series, “Etoile,” is no exception.
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’—Know Your Potter or Be Cursed
The Broadway and West End hit, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” has opened for an extended run at that gorgeous icon of Art Deco, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
TV Now Playing—Not Just as Much Fun | TV: Part Two
Continuing down the yellow brick road from last week, we begin with a new set of series that are already streaming on a TV near you.
TV Now Playing—With an Emphasis on Playing | TV: Part One
In this multi-part series, the Courier surveys some of the most notable “don’t miss” and “don’t bother” TV offerings this spring.
New York, New York—It’s a Wonderful Town | New York Theatre: Part Two of Two
Continuing our theater journey, I’m like Alice down the rabbit hole. So much to see, so little time.
New York, New York—It’s a Wonderful Town | New York Theatre: Part One of Two
Broadway isn’t just humming along; it’s singing at the top of its lungs. Having just returned from a theater blitz, it was all worthwhile. Advance planning certainly helped.
Oaxaca, Mexico
A visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, anytime from October to May is ideal.