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REVIEW: Turds in Hell (EgoPo Classic Theater, Philadelphia PA)
EgoPo Classic Theater produces the rarely seen Theatre of the Ridiculous play, Turds in Hell, in a production that doesn't reach the level of absurdity that it could. Read the review by queer Philly critic Frank Schierloh.
Frank Schierloh
6 hours ago3 min read
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REVIEW: Confabulation (The Strides Collective, Philadelphia PA)
The Strides Collective presents the premiere of the new play Confabulation, in a production that never quite hits the marks it's aiming for.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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CABARET REVIEW: Down a Yellow Brick Road-The Music of Judy Garland.
Go into the world of cabaret for a fabulous evening of Judy Garland music and celebration of being queer. Tyler Houchins is a cabaret star.
Frank Schierloh
May 26, 20244 min read
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REVIEW: Fat Ham (Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, PA)
The Pulitzer Prize winning play returns to Philadelphia in a rapturous production, filled with a stellar cast and meaningful story.
Frank Schierloh
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Place of Our Own; Big Boys; Hidden Master. (NewFest 35)
NewFest 35 is in full swing and here is a batch of reviews of some of the films premiering there.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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FILM REVIEW: Rustin (NewFest; Netflix)
The biopic Rustin sheds a light on the influential civil rights activist Bayard Rustin with an Oscar-worthy performance at its heart.
Frank Schierloh
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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FILM REVIEW: Red, White & Royal Blue
The book to screen adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue succeeds in capturing the romance of the novel, but misses the mark in other areas.
Frank Schierloh
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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Other Orbits (Applied Mechanics): A Space Fantasia That Falls Short
Other Orbits, by Applied Mechanics, is a visually arresting piece that ultimately doesn't do enough with the big ideas it presents.
Frank Schierloh
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Beetlejuice on Tour (Kimmel Center): Adaptation, Adaptation, Adaptation!
A strong book, and not as strong score are the key takeaways of the touring production of Beetlejuice the musical. Review by Frank Schierloh
Frank Schierloh
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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Top 10 LGBTQ+ films to binge this Pride Month
A list of my 10 favorite LGBT+ movies! In no particular order, these are my favorites of the LGBT+ film canon.
Frank Schierloh
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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All About Brooke's Bits, Just in Time for Theatre Week
A preview with Philly artist Katherine Perry about their one night stand: Sex Talk (Brooke's Bits) as part of Philly Theatre Week 2023.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Bros: A Gay Rom-Com in Need of a History Lesson.
The film Bros fails to be all that groundbreaking in its depiction of the LGBTQIA community, nor is it all that entertaining as a rom-com.
Frank Schierloh
Apr 16, 20234 min read
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Of An Age: A Refreshingly Real Queer Love Story
Of An Age tells the story of queer love in two stages of life, and how the moments we cherish can become those which torment us most.
Frank Schierloh
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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