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Kilian Melloy Talks with Liz Callaway About Her Career and SpeakEasy’s Upcoming New Musical Showcase, “Boston Bound” Boston theaters have long served as a testing ground for new musicals headed to Broadway. Recent major works like Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (2015), The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess…

Liz Callaway is coming to Boston to host an evening of previews and conversation about five new musicals in development. What fun to chat with her about it!

Movie Review: Paul Greengrass Tackles a Fiery but Formulaic Thriller Smoke, Sparks, Flame... and Not Enough Heat

I was hoping for more heat from Greengrass' latest...

Film Review: It's 'Rocky Horror' Redux with 'A Strange Journey' Linus O'Brien Time Warps Us Back to Dr. Frank-N-Furter's Most Famous Obsession

"Let's Do the Time Warp Again!"

TV Review: 'Hard Hat Riot' "American Experience" looks back in this documentary at a pivotal moment midway between FDR's New Deal and our current dystopia

Here's a review of the American Experience documentary "Hard Hat Riot," the moment on May 8, 1970 that saw an epic clash between construction workers and student protestors - and a reformulation of how the GOP positioned itself with respect to the working class it continues to exploit.

Alexandra Bombach Opens Up about Her Indigo Girls Documentary As the title tells us, "It's Only Life After All"

Love the Indigo Girls? Then Alexandra Bombach's documentary about them, "It's Only Life After All," is a must watch. It was a joy to chat with Alexandra Bombach about making the film.

Marc Levin and David Paul Kuhn Look Back on the 'Hard Hat Riot' Kuhn's book is now a documentary, directed by Levin, that will premiere Sept. 30 on American Experience

What a privilege to talk to director Marc Levin and author David Paul Kuhn about their documentary premiering tomorrow on American Experience.

Kilian Melloy Talks with Chris Grace About His Upcoming Solo Show, “Sardines” at the Huntington Chris Grace in ‘Sardines’ at The Huntington. Photos by Eric Michaud You might know comedian Chris Grace from his role on Superstore or his appearances on Broad City, Pen15, and other TV…

So much fun to talk with comedian Chris Grace about the solo show he's bringing to Boston.

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Over-the-Shoulder Review: 'Star Wars: Rogue One' The best of the "Star Wars Story" films is also far better than some of the entries in the three trilogies

Today's "Over-the-Shoulder" review revisits one of the best of the "Star Wars" movies.

'The Savant' Might be the Most Important TV Show You're Not Watching... Yet Apple TV+ postponed the show's premiere in the wake of recent political violence, but it's a wake up call about that very problem

NOT a review, unfortunately.

Movie Review: 'Went Up the Hill' Is an Erotic Horror Story about Control - and Losing It This ghost story is a study in trauma that won't let go

Hallowe'en season is just about upon us and this ghost story will chill you to the core.

Søren Green Investigates the 'Bruises of Yesterday' The Danish director explains his intelligent and melancholy film about a teen in distress.

An illuminating chat with Søren Green about his film "B.O.Y. - Bruises of Yesterday"

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Film Review: 'Plainclothes' Gets Under the Skin This might be a career best for Russell Tovey; Tom Blyth does unforgettable work; and writer-director Carmen Emmi hits it out of the park with his debut feature.

A career best for Russell Tovey - and Tom Blythe does impressive work as well.

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Film Review: 'The History of Sound' Probes the Past Director Oliver Hermanus explores nostalgia, first love, and the musical heritage of forgotten times and places

"Brokeback" it's not, but Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal do amazing work in this movie.

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Film Review: A New Doc Turns the Lens on Pioneering Photographer Bunny Yeager A model herself, Yeager was "the world's most beautiful photographer" — and she found the beauty in the girl next door

She was "the world's most beautiful photographer," and she took gorgeous photos to boot... so why have you never heard of her?

Interview: William J. Mann on Iconic Fiction and Hollywood History The biographer and film historian looks back on his canon of work and hints at what's next

What a happy chat with an old friend!

The Hype Is Real: 'Twinless' is a Singular Cinematic Experience Mirrors, mirror images, smoke and mirrors... it all adds up to surprising substance

Weird, wild, and kinda wonderful.

Film Review: 'The Man in My Basement' History's not the only place where shadows and fear lie thick in this adaptation of Walter Mosley's novel

When Willem Dafoe shows up at your door looking to rent your basement, think it over. Carefully.

What a pleasure to chat with Joy Behar about her hilarious show "My First Ex-Husband"

Interview: Alice Wu on The Criterion Collection's New Edition of 'Saving Face' The beloved classic isn't just a niche phenom; it's part of the conversation.

What a privilege it was to speak with Alice Wu, the director of "Saving Face" - a classic that's now part of The Criterion Collection.

Tom Goss on Living, Writing, and Singing His Experience Catching up with an old friend ahead of his new album

Looking back with Tom Goss on his career, and looking forward at his next album.

Interview: Jack Tracy Reveals Why "Danny Will Die Alone" (But will he live to see a third season of the Dekkoo sitcom?)

Fun chat with musician, filmmaker, and actor Jack Tracy about his TV series on Dekkoo.

Interview: Biographer Brad Gooch Looks at a "Radiant" Keith Haring The myth, and meaning, of Haring's life and work is explored in Gooch's extensive biography.

Fun chat with Keith Haring biographer Brad Gooch!

Interview with Paul Oremland: The Mysteries of 'Mysterious Ways' The New Zealand director discusses faith, filmmaking, and the surprises that came with making a movie about a subject that's still taboo for many in the Pacific community.

Fun chat with Paul Oremland (yes, that Paul Oremland, of '100 Men') about his compelling feature "Mysterious Ways."

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Interviewing Alain Guiraudie: 'Misericordia' and a Mastery of Sexy Suspense Liked "Stranger By the Lake?" Get your "Misericordia" on!

Check out the chat with "Stranger By the Lake" auteur Alain Guirardie about his newest steamy thriller, "Misericordia."

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There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.

Well, I am. We are. We will.

Chris Grace Looks to Talk Back to 'Boss' Donald Trump at July Kennedy Center Gig | EDGE United States Chris Grace Looks to Talk Back to 'Boss' Donald Trump at July Kennedy Center Gig

What a pleasure and privilege to chat with comedian Chris Grace about his ScarJo show, which is scheduled to play at the Kennedy Center this summer. Will the art police allow the show to go on?

- If you are someone who was conceived through IUI / IVF, what is your perspective on these medical fertility interventions ? Would you want to use them for your own family-building?

If you're willing to share your insights and experiences, or know someone who might, let's chat!

- Why (and how) single individuals embark on solo parenthood using IVF and IUI.

- The first-hand experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who have worked with queer-supportive clinics - or clinics that were not supportive, inclusive, and respectful.

- How being a donor enables greater extended family building and expands on our ideas of family, especially since found family is such an important part of the queer community.

- Why families choose IVF or IUI as the best option for them.

Hey Bluesky friends and community - I'm writing a series of article about IVF / IUI and queer families. Who out there has experience being or working with a donor or gestational surrogate? I'd love to research several articles: