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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 23, 2019
Prepare to have your fundamental beliefs challenged in 'Ad Astra'

This existential masterpiece is destined to become a classic.

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The Players Centre's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" keeps the biblical story moving with pace and pizazz.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 20, 2019
'Dreamcoat' exudes smart storytelling fun

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' delivers parody — not mockery — and a sweet story at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Joanna Kulig in "Cold War." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Binge Blog: More human than human

A sci-fi thriller and a black-and-white romance await you.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 18, 2019
A final letter from the editor

I’d say ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ but I promise I’m not that conceited.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 17, 2019
In 'Official Secrets,' the air of suspense is thick

Like you don't want to know about most chilling thrillers, the film is based on a true story.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 16, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Mélange' launches new season

Concert showcases new musicians' varied talents.

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Robert Redford in "The Old Man & the Gun." Photo source: HBO Now.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2019
Binge Blog: Blues run the game

The Oscar Isaac and Robert Redford deal with time passing characters by.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 9, 2019
'David Crosby: Remember My Name' is a fascinating look at a true icon

The main subject narrates the documentary with brutal (and entertaining) honesty.

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"Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond" runs through Oct. 13. Photo by Sarah Haley
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 9, 2019
'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond' hits a high note

Oh, what a night at Florida Studio Theatre's latest production: 'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond.'

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Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire." Photo source: IMDb TV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2019
Binge Blog: I'm glad we had this talk

The Tom Cruise vehicle and the ensemble FX comedy still hold up in 2019.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 4, 2019
Scene & Heard 09.05.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week with The Sarasota Ballet, Key Chorale and The Players Centre for Performing Arts .

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 3, 2019
'Luce' is a thought-provoking and tangled tale of deceptions and ambiguities

All hell breaks loose in director Julius Onah's enticing psychological thriller "Luce."

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Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor." Photo source: Hulu.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2019
Binge Blog: Slayin' in the rain

The two films, both on Hulu, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 26, 2019
The 'After the Wedding' remake is less probable than the 2006 original

Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams impress in the 2019 remake, but the rest of the film does not.

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Carrie-Ann Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Photo source: Vudu.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

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