Movies and Theater in Los Angeles

            Movies and Theater in LA and Beyond

I saw Clint Eastwood’s film, the Changeling, and was touched by the performances of the actors and story.   Angelina Jolie, once again, takes on a difficult role.  And once again she handles it with strength and a truth to the character that I truly respect.   Seeing this film reminds me again how such a short time ago, women were dismissed, their words and their worth.

A couple weeks ago, I first went to see a dear friend and wonderful actress, Ann Ryerson, in some new plays.  I applaud groups who are writing and developing their work.  Although I didn’t like all the pieces I appreciate the process that writers must go through to find the “gold” and you do need to get it on its feet at some point with actors and an audience to find out what’s really working or not!  So for the Fierce Backbone Preview Night I prefer to share what I liked.  Of the 8 pieces I think the strongest pieces were, Hooks, The Course We Set and Cleo’s Girls.   The actors in all the pieces were strong and I look forward to seeing more work from this group.

Last Monday night,  I had the pleasure of attending the performance of Most Happy Fella by Frank Loesser with the Musical Theatre Guild’s Broadway in Concert Series.   I have always loved this musical.  The score is so exciting.  As usual with this group the singers were strong and soared with the minimal amount of type they get to rehearse.   There is one more performance Nov 23 out in Thousand Oaks.  Go out and see this group.   You will recognize some of the songs I’m sure! 

And finally this last week I went to a screening of Slumdog Millionaire. LOVED IT.    The description I had been given didn’t tell me about the seriousness of the story.  I don’t want to share too much information about the story.  I would just like to recommend that you see it.   Actors were wonderful and seeing India in this story really touched me.  

And just an added comment, (especially for you Dax)   so sorry to see Roy Jones get beat like he did.   I have always loved to see him fight and this last fight saddened me.