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FILM REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue
The book to screen adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue succeeds in capturing the romance of the novel, but misses the mark in other areas.
Frank Schierloh
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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Two Gentlemen of Verona (Shakespeare in Clark Park): The 70's Were Wild.
The rarely produced Two Gentlemen of Verona musical gets a concert production at Shakespeare in Clark Park, where it can't shake the 70's.
Frank Schierloh
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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Other Orbits (Applied Mechanics): A Space Fantasia That Falls Short
Other Orbits, by Applied Mechanics, is a visually arresting piece that ultimately doesn't do enough with the big ideas it presents.
Frank Schierloh
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Joy Ride: The Title is Correct!
Joy Ride: a movie that just works. A funny script with great performances and solid direction. Review by Queer Philly Critic Frank Schierloh
Frank Schierloh
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Beetlejuice on Tour (Kimmel Center): Adaptation, Adaptation, Adaptation!
A strong book, and not as strong score are the key takeaways of the touring production of Beetlejuice the musical. Review by Frank Schierloh
Frank Schierloh
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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Top 10 LGBTQ+ films to binge this Pride Month
A list of my 10 favorite LGBT+ movies! In no particular order, these are my favorites of the LGBT+ film canon.
Frank Schierloh
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20234 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
May 4, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 16, 20234 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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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
Frank Schierloh
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 12, 20232 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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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.
Frank Schierloh
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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