An Enigmatic “Great Wall”
“The Great Wall” is a real head-scratcher of a movie. Is it supposed to be an historical drama? Is it a really low-key comedy? Or how about a monster movie? There are plenty of pre-historic-looking CGI monsters swarming about and Matt Damon plays William, the dragon-slayer. Perhaps something was lost in the translation. This is the first English More...
Someone Out There Likes “Fifty Shades Darker”
By Skip Sheffield Who are the people who are so enamored of E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades” potboilers? Evidently they are not friends of mine. I asked several lady friends and they all begged off to an advance More...
25th Anniversary Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park
By Skip Sheffield The Renaissance Era began in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout Europe through the 17th century. The Florida Renaissance Festival is considerably newer. It celebrates its landmark More...
Celebrate the USA with “1776”
By Skip Sheffield Nicholas Richberg in 1776 “1776” is no ordinary history lesson. It is a moderately successful 1969 Broadway show with singing, dancing, and yes history, all keyed to the days leading up to More...
Wandering the Los Angeles Wasteland in “Knight of Cups”
Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon / Broad Green Pictures By Skip Sheffield Terrence Malick is either a visionary creative genius or a world-class B.S. artist. In truth he is probably a little bit of each. You can see this More...
Explore the Amazon Rainforest of 1909
By Skip Sheffield Imagine yourself in the deepest, darkest part of the Amazon rainforest in what is now Colombia, way back in 1909, when the area was uncharted and unexplored. That’s what Austrian scientist and More...
Sally Field Shines in “Doris”
By Skip Sheffield Sally Field, we like you, we really like you. Even at age 69 we still like you. Sally has a role tailor-made for her in “Hello, My Name is Doris.” The original story is by Laura Terruso with More...
“How To Be Single” Not Just Another Chick Flick
By Skip Sheffield What, another chick flick rom-com? Yes, that describes “How to Be Single.” However, this movie has a not-so-secret secret weapon in Rebel Wilson, who plays a variation on her devil-may-care More...
Quiet Waters Park Time-Travels to 16th Century for Renaissance Festival
By Skip Sheffield I joust you not. But if it’s jousting you want to see, come to the 24th annual Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. The Festival opens Saturday, Feb. 13 and More...
“Unlikely Heroes” a Remarkable Debut Play
By Skip Sheffield From out of nowhere comes playwright Charles Gluck mounting his first play in a full-fledged production continuing through Feb. 21 at the black box theater of Mizner Park Cultural Center. Dr. Charles More...