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Rather than immersing himself in the world of gladiator history and culture, Pedro Pascal immersed himself in the movies of director Ridley Scott before making "Gladiator II." #Gladiator2 #GladiatorII #RidleyScott #PedroPascal #PaulMescal #Movies #MovieNews #Entertainment #EntertainmentNews #Celebrities #Celebrity #CelebrityNews #CelebrityInterviews

The movie explores themes of change, acceptance, and the importance of family bonds. In this installment, Dracula and his family encounter a transformation that changes their lives, leading to a series of humorous and adventurous situations. Visit https://lnkd.in/eJEE9_cw to download the free guide.

Saoirse Ronan was "deeply moved" by her role in "the drama Blitz." What did she discover about the war that resonated so profoundly? #Blitz #SaoirseRonan #SteveMcQueen #AppleTV #AppleTVPlus #Movies #MovieNews #Entertainment #EntertainmentNews #Celebrities #Celebrity #CelebrityNews #CelebrityInterviews

"My name's Jane Barnette, and I'm a professor of theater and dance at the University of Kansas. My area of expertise is adaptation dramaturgy, and I have recently written a book called Witch Fulfillment, which is about the wishes we fulfill when we put witch characters on stage. And a couple of those chapters specifically reference Wicked." Witchcraft and Stagecraft: Unmasking Wicked's Magic with Paul Laird and Jane Barnette https://lnkd.in/gGhueQdt

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🎐If you are interested in performance studies, make sure to read this book: 1_ The Theater and Its Double by Antonin Artaud (1938) 2_ Theatre Audiences: A Theory of Production and Reception by Susan Bennett (1997) 3_ Performance Studies:An Introduction  by Richard Schechner (2002) 4_ The Transformative Power of Performance: A New Aesthetics by Erika Fischer-Lichte (2008)

Civil War, Alex Garland’s latest film, goes beyond the chaos of a divided America to confront deeper questions about empathy, detachment, and self-interest. Through the journey of Lee Smith, an experienced war journalist portrayed by Kirsten Dunst, and her young ambitious colleague Jessie, played by Cailee Spaeny, Garland reveals how the demands of survival and ambition can strip people of their humanity. As they navigate a war-torn landscape, their choices expose the unsettling reality of a society where self-interest often eclipses compassion. In this article, I will explore the film’s powerful themes and try to connect them to my own experiences as a surgeon, where balancing detachment and empathy is crucial yet challenging. How does one stay human in the face of suffering—whether on a battlefield, behind a camera lens, or in an operating room? Read my article at the link below in Medium.

Many people do not know who Sojourner Truth was. She was a powerful force for justice and truth. Our film "The Truth is Powerful" was co-written and narrated by Chrishaunda Lee Perez. It explores the complexities and subjectivities of recording history, and in particular the differing accounts of the life, work, and words of Ms. Truth, and how we read and understand those accounts today. Do yourself a favor and learn more about this inspiring voice for freedom.

I am please to announce that my article, "Based on a True Story: Remembering the American Revolution Through Film," has just been published in the online and peer-reviewed journal, 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 250. As with all publications, I have been waiting a while for this to come out. I'm excited to share it here. The link is below. https://lnkd.in/dQ6_r-n4

“I think, in the current climate, examining words that relate to power that are written by a white man, reinterpreted by a bunch of women of colour, is really exciting. “How can we pull the story apart and how we can interpret it or somehow make those words our own and relevant to the stories that we want to tell now?” - Lisa Fa'alafi, Co-Director, Macbeth 6 - 22 March La Boite Theatre BOOK NOW! Link in article.