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"Phoenix"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 19, 2015
Film review: 'Phoenix'

Christian Petzold's subtle thriller examines love, betrayal and rebirth

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"Old Enough to Know Better"
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: 'Old Enough to Know Better: Aging Well in Sarasota'

A lighter look at lessons learned in time

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Urbanite Theatre
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: "Isaac's Eye"

Lucas Hnath's play pushes biographical boundaries at Urbanite Theatre

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Donna Gerdes and Peter Thomassonin "My Old Lady." (Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 10, 2015
An American in Paris: Part Deux

Israel Horovitz’s “My Old Lady,” this summer’s final Banyan Theater production, explores the light and dark sides of family inheritances

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Seva Anthony and Erica Reynolds star in "Master Class."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 10, 2015
'Master Class' is now in session at The Players

Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” is now in session at The Players.

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Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone star in "Irrational Man."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 10, 2015
Film Review: ‘Irrational Man’

How can committing a murder for a complete stranger be an existential triumph? Answer: When it's the brainchild of Woody Allen.

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"The Stanford Prison Experiment"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 4, 2015
Film review: 'The Stanford Prison Experiment'

In 1971, psychology professor Dr. Philip Zimbardo conducted an experiment that had a disturbing outcome.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 26, 2015
Theater Review: 'Over the River and Through the Woods'

It's a family affair at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

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Chuck Conlon and Jenny Aldrich Walker share a tender, happy moment as Dave Downer looks on in "Thanks for the Memories" by Marvin Albert. Photo by Jay Goldman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Starlite Players shine in "The Customer Is Always Right."

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 19, 2015
Film Review: 'Mr. Holmes'

Sherlock Holmes is determined to close the greatest case he never solved in "Mr. Holmes."

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All Play at Sarasota Improv Festival
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 17, 2015
Theater Review: Sarasota Improv Festival

Theater Review: Sarasota Improv Festival

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Katherine Michelle Tanner in "The Amish Project." Photo by Maria Lyle Photography.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 17, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Amish Project'

"The Amish Project" tackles the mystery of good and evil.

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Marta McKinnon, Tarra Conner jones and Ariel Blue. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 14, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cotton Club Cabaret'

"The Cotton Club Cabaret" reclaims a musical legacy.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

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