Nouveau/Niche
I write about new pieces of art or culture that I encounter, or about old favorites. I discuss the brand new (to me anyway), and the ridiculously niche, or sometimes both.
Sweeney Todd, Walking a Razor’s Edge Between the Dreary and the Droll
Sweeney Todd, a grisly tale of revenge and pie-making may be “out there” in its sensibilities, but to criticize Sweeney for its unsettling themes or its inherently bizarre premise is to miss out on its joys entirely.
High School Musical, and the Art of the Emotional Denouement
It’s pretty challenging these days to find a movie that doesn’t rely on a violent, or action driven sequence defining its denouement. Not High School Musical, which dedicates itself to the art of the nonviolent climax; one that’s driven solely by emotion, character, and catharsis.
Submissions Only, the Absurdly Prescient Masterpiece You’ve Never Heard Of
In the world of Submissions Only, a dream is alive and well amongst the show’s endearing cast of characters. It’s the dream of the working actor, the dream of just having a job, and somewhere to go when you wake up in the morning.
Gypsy, or The Gayest Way to Enjoy Female Burlesque
As a longtime Sondheim fan, discovering Gypsy for the first time provided me with the rare experience of watching something that felt familiar, while also having my expectations completely subverted.
An Inaugural, Hesitant Blog Post
Self-indulgence is hard for me...when it’s public.