Frank Schierloh
ABANDON (Theatre Exile): A Hopeful Show with Discomfort Attached
James Ijames' world premiere play Abandon at Theatre Exile is a fascinating examination of grief and moving on, anchored by great acting.
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Frank Schierloh
- May 4
- 3 min
Polite Society: Sisters Kicking Ass, and Touching Hearts
Polite Society, a film that explores the complicated dynamics of British-Pakistani families through a lens of comedy & action successfully.
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Frank Schierloh
- Apr 19
- 3 min
All About Brooke's Bits, Just in Time for Theatre Week
A preview with Philly artist Katherine Perry about their one night stand: Sex Talk (Brooke's Bits) as part of Philly Theatre Week 2023.
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Frank Schierloh
- Apr 16
- 4 min
Bros: A Gay Rom-Com in Need of a History Lesson.
The film Bros fails to be all that groundbreaking in its depiction of the LGBTQIA community, nor is it all that entertaining as a rom-com.
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Frank Schierloh
- Apr 2
- 3 min
JOHNNY DEPP: A RETROSPECTIVE ON LATE STAGE CAPITALISM (Jenna Kuerzi): A coin-tossing good time!
Johnny Depp is a controversial figure: watch him get lampooned by Philly entertainer Jenna Kuerzi in her one woman take down of the bad boy.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 30
- 2 min
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Theatre Unspeakable): An Historical Miss
Review of Theatre Unspeakable's The American Revolution. An hour long educational show that doesn't quite hit the mark on quality.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Six on Tour (Kimmel Center): Slay Queens!
Six is an exuberant musical about the 6 wives of Henry VII, with amazing performances, fun choreo and songs that will get stuck in your head
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Everything Everywhere All At Once: It's Exactly What The Title Says
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a film that takes the audience on a wild, heartfelt ride, anchored by great performances and direction.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Oscar Predictions 2023: What's Gonna Happen, Y'all?
My predictions of who will win, could win and who I'd pick to win the 2023 Academy Awards.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 7
- 3 min
THE BEAR & AFTERPLAY (Irish Heritage Theatre):An Unbalanced Take on Chekov
My review of Irish Heritage Theatre's production of The Bear & Afterplay. An uneven production that explores Chekov adaptations.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Aftersun: It's Like Fun Home, Without The Music
A wonderful film following a woman searching to connect to her father as she begins her own parent journey, Aftersun is an insightful film.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Turning Red: I Wish I Could Be A Red Panda
Turning Red is another addition to the accomplished list of Pixar's wonderful films. An inventive take on a familiar story.
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Frank Schierloh
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Causeway: It's Nice to See That Jennifer Lawrence Can Act Again.
My review of the film Causeway, an important piece about trauma and human connection, that may not be perfect, but is worth a watch.
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Of An Age: A Refreshingly Real Queer Love Story
Of An Age tells the story of queer love in two stages of life, and how the moments we cherish can become those which torment us most.
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Elvis: That’s Who This Movie is About...Right?
My review of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, as part of my 2023 Oscars Coverage. A film that explores his manager more than the title character.
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania- Can a movie just be good nowadays?
My review of Marvel Studios Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The third installment of this bug themed hero, that is a solid B movie.
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 18
- 3 min
EMPATHITRAX (Philadelphia Theatre Company):What tools can…or, should you use to save a relationship?
One can never fully understand what another person is feeling and going through. But what if you could with a simple drug: Empathitrax?
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 16
- 3 min
The Sea Beast: Well worth SEA-ing...you get it.
My review of the Academy Award nominated Netflix feature: The Sea Beast. An animated film that is well worth SEA-ing....get it?
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Banshees of Inisherin: I’ll be your friend, Colin Farrell.
My review of the film Banshees of Inisherin as part of their 2023 Oscars coverage. A wonderful film where Colin Farrell needs a friendo.
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Frank Schierloh
- Feb 11
- 2 min
THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating
True to its namesake, this play illuminates to the characters and audience that that difficult conversations are essential.
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