Category Archives: musings
Terrence Winter – Empire of Television
So the season finale of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire was controversial, dramatic, and unexpected, but most of all artistic. Steve Buscemi is obviously the lead character. It’s his first major lead role and he was impressive to say the least. However, … Continue reading
Marky Mark Wahlberg
I just saw The Fighter and once again Mark Wahlberg gives a solid performance, enough to get a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor. But I keep asking myself the same question. Is Mark Wahlberg a good actor? For some … Continue reading
There Will Be Blood …. From a Stone
Previews are awesome! It’s nice to see a mature Broadway show, but there is something to be said about the rawness of a preview. I recently saw “Blood from a Stone” in previews at the Acorn Theatre and it was … Continue reading
Kidman or Nixon
Nicole Kidman bought the rights to Rabbit Hole while it was still playing on Broadway in 2006. She had the playwright, David Lindsay-Abaire, adapt his script into a screenplay and she hired John Cameron Mitchell as the director. She also … Continue reading
Swan Method
Director Darren Aronofsky has done it again. The Wrestler was full of great acting, but Black Swan is full of great acting AND great directing. Furthermore, Natalie Portman gives the performance of her career. In a strange way, I think … Continue reading
Middle of Nowhere
You are probably thinking I am going to have more positive comments about some off-Broadway play. And honestly, Time Out Magazine is usually spot-on and they give Middletown four stars. However, I think Middletown missed the mark. It wasn’t the … Continue reading
Michael Shannon – No Mistakes Made
Michael Shannon is arguably one of the finest actors of this generation. While most people know him for his work in Revolutionary Road and Boardwalk Empire, Shannon is currently starring as Producer Felix Artifex in Craig Wright’s Mistakes Were Made … Continue reading
Balm’s Away
Cutting edge theater is currently being performed off-off Broadway. If you have any doubts, Peter Jensen’s production of Balm in Gilead at the Terry Schreiber Studio should be enough to convince you. It’s difficult enough to manage an acting troupe … Continue reading
“Time” for Great Acting
In my opinion, the most talented actors are the ones who can play a wide range of roles. Sure, Julia Roberts is great, but Julia Roberts is Julia Roberts in about every movie she plays (leaving Erin Brockovich aside). How … Continue reading
Boardwalk Top 10
I don’t know why I keep writing about HBO, but it might have something to do with the fact that HBO has the best programming on television. I am not going to bore you with an elaborate post about Boardwalk … Continue reading