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1. REVIEW: Learn about ‘Russian Transport’
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... Misha, Diana and Boris could well be more dynamically explored by the newcomer playwright, but fortunately the very good acting of The New Group’s production compensates for the drama’s shortcomings. Sounding ...

2. REVIEW: ‘Outside People’ recalls ‘Chinglish’
(Entertainment/Movies)

... their actions. The best developed figure is Malcolm, but he is an indecisive, apologetic individual whose anxious ways grow tiresome in spite of Dellapina’s sympathetic portrayal. The 90-minute drama’s ...

3. REVIEW: ‘Titus Andronicus’ looks bloody good
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... and maimed. Sherman Howard is a kindly figure as Titus’ more temperate brother. The eventual ferocity of Rob Campbell’s Lucius confirms his heritage as Titus’ son. It’s debatable which among the drama’s ...

4. REVIEW: Sam Waterston storms as ‘King Lear’
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... cold. An unhealthy quality pervades director James Macdonald’s interpretation of the tragedy. Even designer Miriam Buether’s stark white box of a setting turns muddy as the drama’s storm scenes progress. ...

5. REVIEW ‘Temporal Powers’ gets newly Minted
(Entertainment/Movies)

... and the subtleties of informing on others – there’s an Irish subject for you! -- are among the drama’s potentially absorbing themes. Sadly, much of the acting scarcely does the play justice. More of ...

6. REVIEW: ‘Bluebird’ provides a sorrowful drive
(Entertainment/Movies)

... saga finally fuse when he meets again with his long-estranged wife Clare. The plainspoken 100-minute drama’s resolution involving a gift for Clare is a bit far-fetched and the story’s overall effect ...

7. REVIEW: ‘War Horse’ runs away with hearts
(Entertainment/Movies)

... The large company of actors sharply portrays dozens of characters in peace and wartime. The physicality of the performances and the vital choreography of the drama’s many scenes are thrilling to witness ...

8. REVIEW: Laurie Metcalf visits ‘The Other Place’
(Entertainment/Movies)

... home known as “The Other Place” – a term that assumes a more sinister meaning in the play’s context. The drama’s intricate story and intercrossing structure are tricky, but White handles the challenge ...

9. REVIEW: ‘That Championship Season’ looks back upon former glory days
(Entertainment/Movies)

... emoting, the actors cannot shout down the drama’s heavy creaking. Give “That Championship Season” another few decades to, well, season, and perhaps it will improve with further age. Unfortunately for now, ...

10. Seriously?
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

I’d rather read about what Odrama’s racist wife is wearing than read this from some narrow-minded reporter: “President Obama has done admirable things since taking over the Oval Office, including the planting ...