BY GEORGE J. DACRE Antrim Playhouse’s latest production “Dividing the Estate” is a play about a dysfunctional family in Texas that becomes even more dysfunctional when granddaddy dies. The extended family all thinks there may be great inheritances from his land and money, but the surviving matriarch, Stella (Rachel Gordon), is in no hurry to […]
By Vincent Abbatecola After having his previous three films consist of motion-capture animation, Zemeckis reverts back to live-action storytelling for the first time since he directed “Cast Away” back in 2000. In his truly character-driven film, “Flight,” he dives into the depths of Whitaker’s inner turmoil caused by alcoholism, and places him under the strictest of microscopes. […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Sunday afternoon at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hudson Lyric performed perhaps its most ambitious production to a limited audience. Sandy after-effects held down the attendance, but the show went on. And it went on very well, with a 15-piece orchestra, some added new talent and some very good performances from the opera […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Antrim Playhouse in Wesley Hils got its power back and opened “Dividing The Estate” last weekend. The Pulitzer prizewinning author Horton Footes classic comedy continues this weekend November 9, 10 and 11 and next weekend November 16, 17 and 18. Tickets at antrimplayhouse.com. – Monday November 19 a pre holiday laugh […]
In the spirit of helping neighbors in need of supplies, Levity Live is offering complimentary admission in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items, flash lights and batteries to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Items will be collected at the door and delivered to the charities in need. Offer does not include two item minimum for food […]
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at