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Theater Review: Topdog/Underdog

by xoJohn October 21, 2022

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Writer: Suzan-Lori Parks

Director: Kenny Leon

Cast: Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul–Mateen II

Lincoln and Booth are a pair of down-and-out brothers forced by circumstance to share a single room. Abandoned by their parents at a young age the duo have relied on their wits and cunning to survive over the years. Lincoln is a con man who specializes in the popular hustle 3 Card Monte and Booth adept thief known to boost from select stores. As adults, they are forced into a shared domicile after Lincoln’s marriage falls apart.

October 21, 2022 0 comment

Film Review: The Turning

by xoJohn January 23, 2020

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Writer: Carey Hayes

Cast: Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince, and Barbara Marten

Kate takes on a new job as a governess for two wealthy orphans. Her role includes room and board in their expansive estate. Not long after her arrival, strange supernatural occurrences propel the young woman to the edge of madness. Gripped by fear Kate must decide if she should protect the children or save herself.

January 23, 2020 0 comment

Featured Lifestyle Theater

Broadway Review: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’

by Desha Winborne March 22, 2019

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Opened: March 21, 2019

Closing: Open Run

Category: Broadway, Musical

Runtime: 2 hrs. and 30 min. (with one intermission)

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, is the latest jukebox musical to open on Broadway. Based on group founder Otis Williams’ 1988 tell-all, the play offers an entertaining glimpse into the lives of one of R&Bs most successful groups. The Temptations have an enduring musical legacy that has spawned over 42 top ten hits, four Grammys and millions of loyal fans. The musical is a tribute to their undeniable influence on pop culture. Actor Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams narrates this epic show, sharing the laughter and heartbreak of life as a Temptation. It is a story of friendship and fame, with each milestone and tragedy of their long career punctuated by their biggest hits. The musical features spirited renditions of My Girl, Cloud Nine, and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.

March 22, 2019 0 comment

Featured Talk

A Conversation with Nelson Estevez

by xoJohn April 9, 2018

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Actor Nelson Estevez is a native New Yorker who can be seen playing Casey in Tyler Perry’s latest film, Acrimony. His talents expand beyond acting, as a mixed martial artist and athlete. Estevez considers both mental and physical training to be a key factor in preparing for a role. He says he trains to be an actor the same way athletes train to be in the Olympics, with conscious dedication and conditioning to all aspects of his life. What’s even more impressive is how he uses his mixed martial arts training to choreograph fight scenes. Do we have a future action star among us? From looking at his demo reel, we think so. We were happy to speak with the actor about his career, life, and Hollywood.

April 9, 2018 0 comment

The Scene

Ruffino Wines Toasts to the Premiere of “Love After Love” Starring Andie MacDowell

by xoJohn March 30, 2018

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

On Wednesday night, we stopped by The Roxy Cinema for the premiere of Love after Love, presented by Ruffino Wines and Cinema Society. Love after Love stars legendary actress, Andie MacDowell who was in attendance. MacDowell looked gorgeous in a Bottega Veneta black dress.

March 30, 2018 0 comment

Featured The Scene

Inside Netflix’s SAG Awards After Party

by xoJohn January 22, 2018

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Netflix SAG Awards After Party was held on Sunday night at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

Some of the attendees included Netflix executive Ted Sarandos, Britt Baron (GLOW), Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), Carmen Cuba (Stranger Things), Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black), Dascha Polanco (Orange is the New Black), David Harbour (Stranger Things), Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things), Jackie Tohn (GLOW),