tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308337112024-03-13T06:06:27.848-04:00The Determined DilettanteElisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.comBlogger2559125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-46831443161704275152024-02-24T11:25:00.001-05:002024-02-24T11:25:05.389-05:00A Sign of the Times<p>I actually love Petula Clark songs, especially the ones she recorded with the brilliant Tony Hatch, but if you're going to do a jukebox of her hits, just do one and not this mishmash. My review is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/theater/a-sign-of-the-times-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-51030711127076820062024-02-24T11:23:00.003-05:002024-02-24T11:23:47.115-05:00Juliette Binoche interview<p>Juliette Binoche is of a generation and a personality with no patience or interest in media training, which makes her a wonderful person to interview. As you can read in my piece <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/19/movies/juliette-binoche-taste-of-things.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-29376529666851750352024-02-24T11:22:00.002-05:002024-02-24T11:22:10.619-05:00Science fiction for February<p> The latest installment of my science-fiction column is out, with more under-the-radar flicks. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/movies/science-fiction-movies-streaming.html" target="_blank">Thataway!</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-12988887520249815882024-02-24T11:21:00.001-05:002024-02-24T11:21:04.139-05:00I Love You So Much I Could Die<p>Lucas Hnath's staging is inventive and bold but Mona Pirnot's play and songs just aren't sturdy enough to support it. My review of the New York Theater Workshop production is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/theater/i-love-you-so-much-i-could-die-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-91347759606089040492024-02-24T10:56:00.003-05:002024-02-24T10:56:30.771-05:00Interview with Nina ContiHappy to back on the ventriloquist beat! At long last, I got to interview Nina Conti! I've been a fan of this brilliant comedian for years and the <i>Times</i> finally let me talk to her. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/theater/nina-conti-the-dating-show.html" target="_blank">here</a> for Nina (Monkey was otherwise engaged, I suppose). <div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-33302068183579981282024-01-31T05:56:00.006-05:002024-01-31T05:56:35.251-05:00Some mighty fine Chita Rivera videos<p>As part of the <i>Times'</i>s multi-pronged tribute to Chita Rivera, I pulled nine videos from YouTube. They will keep you entertained for while — a mini hommage to topflight American entertainement. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/theater/chita-rivera-key-moments-career.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the goods. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-66941187018185331782024-01-31T05:54:00.003-05:002024-01-31T05:54:30.750-05:00Once Upon a Mattress<p>Call it typecasting if you will: Sutton Foster, Harriet Harris and Michael Urie are terrific in this Encores! production. It was a pleasure to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/theater/once-upon-mattress-review-sutton-foster.html" target="_blank">review it for the <i>Times.</i></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-71646554150953694312024-01-31T05:53:00.002-05:002024-01-31T05:53:18.586-05:00Skiing Wolf CreekIt seems fitting to post this report from Wolf Creek, Colorado, as I wait to board a flight to another ski trip. Come for the photos of magnificent powder and scenery, stay for the reporting about plans that could change Wolf Creek forever. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/travel/ski-wolf-creek-colorado.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the article.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-76414273704232374722024-01-23T10:15:00.002-05:002024-01-23T10:15:38.154-05:00Super-duper late post about my return to Creede<p>I had to look at some of my old articles for a project and realized I hadn't posted my piece about returning to Creede, Colorado, in the summer of 2022! Better late than never, so <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/25/theater/creede-repertory-theater-colorado.html" target="_blank">here it is</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-34454749792455097112024-01-21T21:54:00.003-05:002024-01-21T21:54:19.408-05:00Our Class<p>I have a few reservations about Igor Golyak's staging of this play, but overall I recommend seeing the show — it's what we need right now. My review is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/theater/our-class-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-23788125633629326752024-01-19T19:06:00.003-05:002024-01-19T19:06:24.419-05:00For All Mankind<p>I talked to Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert, the <i>For All Mankind</i> showrunners, about the series's fourth season. I've got to say, Apple TV+ is making some of my favorite sci-fi series right now: <i>For All Mankind, Halo</i> and <i>Invasion</i> — good stuff. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/arts/television/for-all-mankind-season-finale.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the interview.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-1130982489251611462024-01-19T19:03:00.002-05:002024-01-19T19:03:08.404-05:00Time to settle down with some sci-fi movies<p>My latest column is out with five sci-fi movies. The least expected one is probably <i>Meet Cute, </i>starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco, which is definitely not cute. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/movies/science-fiction-movies-streaming.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the goods.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-44288075712232497062024-01-05T11:23:00.003-05:002024-01-19T18:27:09.269-05:00Why women love Reacher<p>Jack Reacher, we meet again! I looked at some of the reasons women love reading Reacher books and watching the "Reacher" series. It's not what you think. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/arts/television/reacher-women-dad-tv.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LU0.Bo_l.0zMJFdtBErXQ&smid=url-share" target="_blank">here</a> for an article I had a lot of fun writing.</p><p>Edited to add a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/18/podcasts/reacher-amazon-dad-tv.html" target="_blank">link to the audio story</a>!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-42101542483916697402023-12-25T15:21:00.004-05:002023-12-25T15:21:50.362-05:00Waitress The Musical The Movie<p> It's not called that but it should be. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/movies/waitress-the-musical-review.html" target="_blank">here</a> for my review of the live capture of Sara Bareilles in her own musical, <i>Waitress.</i></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-49745268211370813712023-12-25T15:20:00.003-05:002023-12-25T15:20:27.732-05:00My favorite sci-fi movie of the year<p>Is it a masterpiece? No. Is it sneakily smart? Yes. Does it creep up on you? Absolutely. <i>No One Will Save You</i> is my favorite science-fiction movie of the year by far — and I watch a lot of movies in that genre. I wrote about it in my sci-fi column for the <i>Times</i> then again as my year-end pick. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/movies/best-movie-genre-2023.html" target="_blank">Thataway for my blurb</a> and those of the other three genre columnists.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-3790877410641253152023-12-25T15:17:00.002-05:002023-12-25T15:17:31.227-05:00Science-fiction to stream in December<p>The latest installment of my science-fiction column is out, with five more indie and under-the-radar movies to stream this month. Go get 'em <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/movies/five-science-fiction-movies-to-stream-now.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-80577720605658187132023-12-25T15:14:00.003-05:002023-12-25T15:14:31.741-05:00Best theater moments of 2023<p>It's always interesting to look back at the year in theater and see what stuck with me. Others shared some of my favorites (Laura Collins-Hughes on Jessica Chastain's exiting the stage at the end of <i>A Doll's House,</i> for example), and I got to write a few of my own. Head to the compilation, which is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/theater/best-theater-2023.html" target="_blank">over here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-49437080471096060872023-12-02T17:43:00.008-05:002023-12-02T17:43:52.488-05:00Sleeping Beauty<p> ONEOFUS and Abrons are teaming up for another panto! This year they're doing <i>Sleeping Beauty</i> and I wrote a preview for the Times. I could not have been happier at that rehearsal. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/theater/sleeping-beauty-panto-abrons-arts-center.html" target="_blank">Thataway</a> for the naughty fun.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-63753998417619684102023-12-01T21:57:00.004-05:002023-12-01T21:57:20.471-05:00Holiday movies of 2023<p>They're baaaaack! My annual roundup of streaming holiday movies is back. The winner this year: <i>Candy Cane Lane.</i> That one and more are <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/movies/new-holiday-movies-streaming.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-54192197080257783862023-12-01T21:56:00.002-05:002023-12-01T21:56:14.615-05:00Panto is back at Abrons Arts Center<p> It's that time of the year: The Panto Project is back at Abrons! I wrote a preview of <i>Sleeping Beauty</i> for the Times and after watching a rehearsal, I can't wait to see the actual show with a roomful with screaming kids. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/theater/sleeping-beauty-panto-abrons-arts-center.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the article.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-24856297509299301262023-12-01T08:45:00.002-05:002023-12-01T08:45:17.529-05:00Science fiction for November<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/movies/science-fiction-movies-stream.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ck0.1X6w.1-PtBGsx3xkq&smid=url-share" target="_blank">Here's a link</a> to my November sci-fi column. They keep coming! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-39011643702063926002023-12-01T08:44:00.001-05:002023-12-01T08:44:14.417-05:00Interview with Qui Nguyen<p>I've long been a fan of Qui Nguyen's work so it's always a pleasure to catch up with him. Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/theater/qui-nguyen-poor-yella-rednecks.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ck0.cbAs.XqPRNDvJVyzn&smid=url-share" target="_blank">here</a> for the goods — and yes, it's a gift link.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-44095519692221869202023-12-01T08:42:00.004-05:002023-12-01T08:42:44.497-05:00Florencia en al Amazonas<p>I love sitting in at rehearsals and frankly the Met Opera is right up there in terms of sheer delight. I got to watch them run through the entirety of their production of <i>Florencia en el Amazonas</i> for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/arts/music/met-opera-florencia-en-el-amazonas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ck0.J7iS.MRyN-zQBSkbe&smid=url-share" target="_blank">this preview feature</a>. Total treat.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-17407585781952713962023-12-01T08:40:00.002-05:002024-03-02T18:56:46.213-05:00Danny and the Deep Blue Sea<p>OK, I have been completely terrible about posting links to my articles! Here's a whole batch to catch up. And I'm going to do my darnedest to remember to include gift links.</p><p>First off is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/theater/danny-and-the-deep-blue-sea-review-aubrey-plaza.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ck0.T6-y.RWSGBkLfCYTK&smid=url-share" target="_blank">my review of <i>Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,</i></a> starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott. Mixed, as they say.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30833711.post-79885080269038748852023-11-12T19:59:00.004-05:002023-11-12T19:59:33.270-05:00Watch NightRegardless of the content of <i>Watch Night,</i> there's a real problem when it feels as if a creative team did not watch its own show from the audience's perspective. How else to explain the dead spots and how hard it is to read the surtitles and watch the actors at the same time? Click <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/theater/watch-night-review-bill-t-jones.html" target="_blank">here</a> for my review.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS 2.0" href="http://RSS_Feed_URL" />
http://rpc.technorati.com/rpc/ping</div>Elisabeth Vincentellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327631509314540602noreply@blogger.com1