Few movie buffs ever consider the relationship between the filmmaker and the filmworker. The first is often recognized above a movie’s title — names like Spielberg and Coppola. The other is the anonymous grunt on set often unknown to the common moviegoer. In fact, the term “filmworker” corresponds to a role so unacknowledged…
Donald Trump’s critics derisively refer to him as the nation’s Cheeto-in-chief. But for groundbreaking theater company Miami New Drama, the president has been a bloated orange sack of inspiration, and promoting the upcoming production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity was no exception. The production company has caused a bit of a stir in the wake of the president’s reference to “shithole countries.”
For much of The Final Year, convinced of Hillary Clinton’s victory, the members of Obama’s crew insist that their successes and failures are part of a continuity – that their work will inform the work of the next administration
From the Killers at American Airlines Arena to Communion at Empire Stage, these are the best things to do in Miami this week.
It’s a sad day when the cinematographer carries the full burden of storytelling, but in this instance it’s also at least a wonderful opportunity to marvel at Laustsen’s work
The Miami Jewish Film Festival is back for its 21st year, celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday and screening a massive collection of works over the next two weeks. Check out New Times’ suggestions to guide you through the fest’s lineup.
The film drags when Haneke pulls focus to the other, duller characters, perhaps inevitably, as it seems his intention for those people to lack interiority or thoughtfulness
In the latest movie by Paul Thomas Anderson, Phantom Thread, Daniel Day-Lewis plays Reynolds Woodcock, a dress designer in 1950s London. As you might guess, the film’s costume designer is especially important for such a movie. Mark Bridges, who has worked with Anderson since the director’s first movie in 1996, says he felt no added pressure from the subject matter in his task for the movie.
Vero Tshanda Beya, the Congolese singer turned actress making her screen debut in Alain Gomis’ tough-minded life-in-Kinshasa character study Felicite, can pierce your heart with her croon, rouse your soul with her shout, move you with her mien of cussed indomitability, cut you with her look of wary, weary appraisal…
“Versace” is a puzzle the viewer puts together as it goes on, and with this approach, the story seems to ripen with every episode as we move deeper and more intimately into Cunanan’s past.
Phantom Thread unfolds so quietly that the questions it’s asking about the nature of desire and attraction, and its delicately confrontational back and forth between Alma and Reynolds, may not register immediately
Outlandish, which debuted last year, consists of six live acts that are iconic in the LGBTQ community. The performance series, running January 20 through March 17, will take place at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale.
Strap in for a busy weekend and choose wisely, because there simply won’t be enough time to hop around to all the great festivals happening in Miami this weekend. For the film- or cosplay-inclined, there’s the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival and Paradise City Comic Con, happening all weekend…
It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might have missed around Miami.
The time seems right for Karen Finley to visit Miami, to perform in the black-box space of the Miami Light Project at the Goldman Warehouse, and to present her latest performance-art manifesto about the current political landscape, Unicorn Gratitude Mystery. In the show, which she began developing…
The internet has been a boon to modern moms in many ways. It has provided stay-at-home moms with contact and communication with the outside world. It has practically created the work-at-home mom. And just as important, it has given moms a way to vent, to get real — often with hilarious results.
YoungArts, the nationally recognized incubator of young artistic talent, will kick off 2018 with its annual performance and gala, Backyard Ball, this Saturday.
Like many a Collet-Serra protagonist, Michael endures much punishment throughout The Commuter — some of it, as with one close-quarters battle involving a guitar, presented in spectacular extended-take fashion
Former dolphin trainer Russ Rector, who pioneered the anti-captivity movement, passed away Sunday.
Star Trek: Discovery star Wilson opens up about his pivotal role in the iconic sci-fi franchise.
Thursday Well, who really did frame Roger Rabbit? If you don’t know or simply want to experience the classic flick, head to Wynwood this week. To honor the 30th anniversary of director Robert Zemeckis’ classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit? O Cinema will host a special screening for one night only…
The Miami Design Preservation League’s 41st-annual Art Deco Weekend returns to South Beach this Friday. The free three-day, open-air festival draws thousands of people to Ocean Drive for a jam-packed weekend of events ranging from live music and shows to guided tours. The sheer number of events can be overwhelming, so let us guide you to some of the best happenings during the fest.
