Latest Reviews

The Silence of the Lambs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 118 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1991 Cast: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine Director: Jonathan Demme Genres: Drama, Horror The title The Silence of the Lambs has a quiet, powerful effect.…

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Pressure (2026)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 2026 Cast: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina Director: Anthony Maras Genres: Drama, Thriller D-Day was one of the most important military operations of World War…

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The Birds (1963)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 119 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 1963 Cast: Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshett Director: Alfred Hitchcock Genres: Drama, Horror The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, begins with an air of simplicity.…

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Baby (2024)

⭐⭐⭐ 107 minutes ‧ Unrated ‧ 2024 Cast: João Pedro Mariano, Ricardo Teodoro, Ana Flavia Cavalcanti Director: Marcelo Caetano Genres: Drama, Queer Directed by Marcelo Caetano, Baby is a Brazilian drama that takes viewers…

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Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 90 minutes ‧ Unrated ‧ 1962 Cast: Corinne Marchand, Antoine Bourseiller, Dominique Davray Director: Agnès Varda Genres: Comedy, Drama Agnès Varda’s Cléo from 5 to 7 is a beautiful film that captures the…

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Martin Cloutier Delivers a Debut of Wit and Warmth

From the moment I opened Waiting for Something Else, I was hooked. Martin Cloutier’s debut novel is equally hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking. It’s hard to believe this is his first book,…

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Stranger by the Lake (2013)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100 minutes ‧ Unrated ‧ 2013Cast: Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d’AssumçaoDirector: Alain GuiraudieGenres: Drama, Queer There’s something genuinely unsettling about Stranger by the Lake, and for me, it…

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Conversations with Legends

I’ve brought together my most electrifying celebrity interviews in one unforgettable volume — Conversations with Legends: The Interview Articles, now available in paperback! This isn’t just another interview collection. Inside,…

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Sapphira Cristál’s Stand-Up Tour is Coming to Seattle

Brace yourself, Seattle! This March, drag superstar and comedy powerhouse Sapphira Cristál will bring her sensational new stand-up tour, One Slue over the Cuckoo’s Nest, to the Emerald City. A fan…

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Catherine O’Hara, Beloved Actress and Comedian, Dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the celebrated Canadian-American actress and comedian, has passed away at the age of 71. Her manager confirmed the news on January 30, 2026, sharing that she died peacefully…

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Alex Jeffrey Pretti: Another ICE Victim Killed in Minneapolis

The streets of South Minneapolis became the scene of tragedy on Saturday, January 24, when Alex Jeffery Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents. The…

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Saint Planthony: The Plant Guru Guy

Anthony D’Alto is nurturing a lively haven, nestled in the heart of Seattle, where humor and horticulture come together seamlessly. Known online as “Saint Planthony,” D’Alto, 31, has transformed a…

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And the Nominees Are… 98th Academy Awards Contenders Revealed

The road to the Oscars has officially begun. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced today, January 22, 2026, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated…

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The Final Bow: Celebrating the Radiant Life and Legacy of Bret Hanna-Shuford

The lights of Broadway shine a little differently now. The theater community — a world built on storytelling, vulnerability, and the magic of connection — has lost one of its…

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 115 minutes ‧ Unrated ‧ 1961 Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal Director: Blake Edwards Genres: Drama, Romance There is something quietly enchanting about the opening moments of…

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A Life in Drag: The Legacy of Kierra Darshell

If you ask anyone in Pittsburgh’s drag scene about Kierra Darshell, you’ll hear words like “icon,” “leader,” and “inspiration.” For decades, Kierra has been much more than just a performer…

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Philip Gladstone: Modern Intimacy in Male Nudes

In the ever-evolving world of contemporary art, the enduring appeal of the well-painted figure remains strong. Few artists embody this more than Philip Gladstone, whose work bridges centuries of tradition…

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Edward Juvier: Veteran of the Broadway Stage

Edward Juvier, a Texas-born Cuban American, has spent nearly two decades captivating audiences nationwide with his versatility, charisma, and dedication to the craft of acting. From his early days in…

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Past Reviews

Viva

  • April 14, 2026

The Birdcage

  • February 27, 2026

Pillion

  • February 20, 2026

Down Low

  • January 7, 2026

Hamnet

  • November 30, 2025

Psycho

  • November 1, 2025

Train Dreams

  • October 30, 2025