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'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea'
Danny and the Blue Sea is complicated. It has a minimal stage, it has very good acting but it also has a so-so plot. Danny would be recommended to all aspiring actors, they're that good. The plot, however, just does not add up. The show is about two people who meet in a bar, Danny (Jonathan Crimenti) and Roberta (Hannah Beck). Danny is anti social; he spends most nights in fist fights. He even believes he killed a man at a party the previous night. He is devoid of any feelings toward his mother, people he meets, or people he works with. Dubbed "The Beast" by his fellow workers in a trucking company, he is an outcast everywhere. He keeps to himself more by society's aloofness towards him rather than by his wishes. We think this as an audience, but writer John Patrick Shanley does not make this clear.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
Why I'm NOT Looking Forward to the 'Downton' Film...
When Downton Abbey first aired in 2010, I thought it was brilliant. A star-studded cast, a relatively original story, some great characters. And, of course, an Oscar-winning writer behind it, in the form of Julian Fellowes.
By Dale Hurst7 years ago in Geeks
Top Five Agatha Christie Miniseries
More than 40 years after her death, Agatha Christie is having a moment. Charlotte Moore, the director of BBC Content has commisioned another seven Agatha Christie adaptations. Here are the top five Agatha Christie miniseries.
By Alexandra Hontalas-Adams7 years ago in Geeks
'The House Arrest Rooneys' Confines Dysfunctional Family and Talk Show Host Jerry Springer
All marriages require sacrifice and contain many challenges—especially when children are involved. But in Peter Welch's new family oriented sitcom, The House Arrest Rooneys, the storyline takes us way beyond those obvious facts of matrimonial life. And not just in name of the show either.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 Binge-Worthy Series on Netflix
The online streaming site is popular among people of all ages, consuming my, and many others', time. The feeling to kick back and binge watch endless episodes without advertisements is nearly the best way to end any day. But with the number of options and choices that Netflix offers can be a struggle to find the perfect show. Here are is my "Top 5 Binge Worthy Shows."
By The Anonymous Apple7 years ago in Geeks
'Shame'
The Theater for The New City presented its street fair (they perform several times a summer in different Boroughs). In its beginnings as in now, New City wants to give both free theater throughout the city and at the same time wants to promote their in-house festival, which has been going on for the last two months. The Theater for The New City's mission statement is to provide radical theater as well as new works from new artists. At times, this theater can be hit or miss. It is difficult having consistent new works that are really good. As far as radical theater, it pales from the radicals in the 80s with the no nuke plays in the East Village. This year at the theater, it was mostly #metoo, LGBTQ movement plays, and equality in pay and some climate change plays. The Festival, however, is different. It gives authors leeway to put forth one acts, two acts, or any kind of set up the author wishes. The rates at the New City are encouraging for these aspiring playwrights.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
From a Fan's Perspective: Spider-man
So let's start from the beginning. We all know the origin of Spider-man, the nerdy kid, the spider bite, Uncle Ben, etc. Peter Parker's life would be a whole lot easier if he didn't do the superhero thing, because being a normal person and a superhero sucks for the majority of time. Relationships have been sacrificed, his own career too, but he chooses to do it because it's his sense of responsibility that drives him. It all goes back to Uncle Ben's immortal line, "With great power comes great responsibility." Peter would feel responsible if he didn't stop a crime he could have prevented. If it is within his power to do so, he will do so no matter what. When it comes to helping people he is selfless in every sense and this is why I think he's the greatest superhero ever.
By Edmund Ngai7 years ago in Geeks
My Little Over-Analysis of 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters' - Part 5: Our First Proper Duel
So, we're finally here! Not just in the Duelist Kingdom, but at a point where the show settles into it's trademark rhythm of huge multi episode duels separated with some breathers from time to time. Furthermore, this is also the beginning of the first season's "Pokemon phase," as the next couple of episodes are simply about the gang hiking around Pegasus' island, meeting the foe of the day, beating them in a duel and maybe learning a lesson or two in the process (although Yugi and Joey do have a bit more profound motivations than "catching them all").
By Art-Peeter Roosve7 years ago in Geeks
8 Hidden Clues That Foreshadowed the Big Twists in 'Searching!'
One of the best movies to come out this summer is the crime thriller, Searching, made by up-and-coming filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty. The film follows a man whose daughter goes missing and he must work with the police to find out what happened to her.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
'The Boys' Casting News (Amazon 2019). Top Story - September 2018.
A few months ago I wrote about my excitement for the news that production was gearing up to start on Amazon's TV adaptation of Garth Ennis's The Boys. Some of the early casting had been announced, but here I'm going to run through the main character cast list for the recently wrapped Season 1 and look at how the casting matches up against the graphic novels characters.
By Neil Gregory7 years ago in Geeks
