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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 14, 2018
'Beautiful Boy' is a painful yet important film showing the reality of addiction

Gut-wrenching performances by Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet will grab viewers' hearts, squeeze and never let them go.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stanislas Kostka’s works are available for purchase at Marianne E on Palm Avenue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.15.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the artistic duo behind “Armistice.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 12, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera and Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota guests excel

'The Little Sweep' and 'Armistice: The Journey Home' treated Sarasota audiences the same weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Dike" runs through Dec. 16. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 12, 2018
'Dike' is a steamy, thoughtful play that creates the illusion of being unrehearsed

Hannah Benitez’s play explores the themes of sexual orientation and personal identity at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dylan Jones and Paul Hutchinson perform in “Sight Unseen." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 9, 2018
‘Sight Unseen’ wrestles with artistic identity at the Players Centre

A talented cast conveys a passionate sense of the human heart in this conflict-ridden play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Samin Nosrat in "Salt Fat Acid Heat." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2018
Binge Blog: Breaking bread

This week brings a delicious food series and a hidden camera show where the jokes are on the hosts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo courtesy Asian Movie Pulse
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 8, 2018
'Shoplifters' teaches an important lesson about what we do for our loved ones

Director-writer Hirokazu Kore-eda transports audiences to a non-judgmental place in this tale of crime, family and love in the film "Shoplifters."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 5, 2018
'The Sisters Brothers' is a new, intimate character study-focused take on westerns

Astounding cinematography and award winning performances make this film a must-see.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Amber McNew and Michael Judah in "Arcadia." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra reflects on growth under Anu Tali's direction in 'Legends'

The opener to the group's Masterworks series provided a look at the progress Tali helped foster since starting in 2013.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2018
Binge Blog: Back on track

After a dark sabbatical, Binge Blog returns with two offbeat comedies with bigger heats than it first seems

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Artist Daniel Arsham poses with his new work, which will face Fruitville Road in front of the Arcos apartment complex. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Scene and Heard 11.01.16

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Ballet performed Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" in "Iconographic." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The play’s characters commiserate during a costume party. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 29, 2018
Players Centre's warm comedy sparkles with the spirit of Anton Chekhov

'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' hits the stage at Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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