One of the best ways to become the black sheep in a room full of theatremakers is being the one to say “I don’t like Martin McDonagh.” Having spent the last few years as said black sheep, some elaboration is in order. I have never doubted McDonagh’s talent as a…

I grew up with Taylor Swift. I saw her face on the covers of the Tiger Beat and Bop magazines my mom would let us buy to make us feel like grownups. Her music videos were some of the first YouTube videos I have any memory of seeing. And she…

Dear Mr. Burnham, Bo? Robert? I’m not sure what to call you. Let’s stick with Mr. Burnham, that feels most appropriate. Hi. I saw you at the train station in June. You probably don’t remember me. I was one of the last remaining mask-wearers, the one pacing back and forth…

The first time I read e. e. cummings it was a fall afternoon in an English classroom. Sixth grade, during the poetry unit. I was assigned to research Christina Rossetti while my best friend was assigned Edward Estlin Cummings (e. e. cummings, Ms. Martin said, he always spelled his name…

It’s so easy to write off I Am Not Okay With This as just another nostalgia cash grab. 80s-themed media has been very popular as of late, and the trailer for the 7-episode series comes off as Netflix trying to capitalize on that popularity. I Am Not Okay With This…

(Or, A Very Untimely Review of Tom Hooper’s Cats) When the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables was released, Director Tom Hooper was met with overwhelming praise for bringing a gritty edge to one of the greatest musicals ever made. But eight years on, the film’s take on its source…