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Theater review: 'Wrecks' at Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
Culture MonsterEd Harris has excelled for so long as a Hollywood everyman with a gripping steely-eyed intensity that he doesnât always get enough praise for the finesse of his acting. His performance in Neil LaButeâs solo monologue play, âWrecks,â which opened..... -
Film Independent's 'Writing & Directing Comedy' panel at the Landmark
Brand XIf the sum total of your comedy education has involved watching YouTube shorts, then we suggest attending Film Independent's panel on writing and directing comedy. "Zombieland" director Ruben Fleisher joins "Mean Girls'" Mark Waters, "School of Rock"... -
Neil LaBute working on 'Taming of the Shrew' prologue for Chicago Shakespeare
The Theater LoopThe upcoming Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of "The Taming of the Shrew" is set to feature a prologue by a writer other than William Shakespeare. Neil LaBute. LaBute, the author of such distinctive plays as "Bash," "Fat Pig," "In the...... -
'Johnstown,' 'Billy,' 'Endgame' and 'Ragtime': Flood of spring shows and space for Theater Wit
The Theater LoopThe Monday opening of the latest Robert Falls spectacular at the Goodman Theatre unleashes a flood of spring shows in Chicago. Within the next month, a slew of major spring openings are on tap. They seem to be coming all...... -
Robert Falls' 'Johnstown Flood' at the Goodman Theatre: More water over the mental dam
The Theater Loop"A True History of the Johnstown Flood" | REVIEW plays through April 18 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; $25-$76 at 312-443-3800 and www.goodmantheatre.org. I had lunch a few days ago with Josie Rourke, the highly regarded artistic...... -
New plays by Jane Anderson, Neil LaBute announced for Geffen Playhouse's 2010-11 season
Culture MonsterName-brand writers with true talent are an under-appreciated commodity in Hollywood. Thankfully, the Geffen Playhouse is here to offer employment to some of them in the 2010-11 season. The company's upcoming season will include a few of the theater world'... -
Monster Mash: Meryl Streep among arts honorees; new Geffen season includes LaBute, Letts
Culture Monster-- Academy's awards: Actress Meryl Streep and conductor James Levine have been elected honorary members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Those inducted into the main body include composers Tania Leon and Fred Lerdahl, architect Thom Mayne,... -
The Morning Fix: Lionsgate ready to `Kick-Ass'! The other brothers bidding for Miramax. Dauman's new deal. Cannes unveils lineup
Company TownAfter the coffee. Before realizing Friday marks one year with the L.A. Times. "Kick-Ass" poised to do just that. Lionsgate executives can get a brief reprieve this weekend from investor Carl Icahn's push to take over the studio when its...... -
The weekend ahead? Funeral, Kick Ass score highest
Frankly My Dear» Orlando Sentinel â Frankly My DearFour movies open in most markets this coming weekend. Kick-Ass has been pre-ordained a fanboy fave. I wasn't nuts about it, but I find stuff that panders to this crowd a bit too this or too that — very Snakes on a Plane/Fanboys, with a pervy streak.... -
Movie Review: Death at a Funeral
Frankly My Dear» Orlando Sentinel â Frankly My DearThe key to Death at a Funeral, if you remember the original 2007 British comedy, is the stoned naked guy. The door-slamming, coffin-dropping farce is packed with funny characters and recognizable âtypes.â But the nervous boyfriend given a â... -
'Taming of the Shrew' at Chicago Shakespeare: LaBute's frame doesn't fit battle of the sexes
The Theater LoopTHEATER REVIEW: "The Taming of the Shrew" â â Through June 6 at Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave.; Running time: 2 hours, 45 minutes; Tickets: $55-$75 at 312-595-5600 and www.chicagoshakes.com. Bianca Amato is... -
Caroline Aaron, Natasha Lyonne joining 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' at Geffen Playhouse
Culture MonsterCaroline Aaron has played Woody Allen's sister in two movies -- "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Deconstructing Harry." Natasha Lyonne (pictured) played Allen's daughter in his film "Everyone Says I Love You." Starting in May, the two actresses will get a.....
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