An exploration of masculinity, violence and physicality-over-emotion, Stuntman is an engaging piece. Rooted in action movies, 80s classics, and drawing on personal stories, performers Sadiq Ali and David Banks impress with their agility and charisma. David Banks and Sadiq Ali in Stuntman. Photo Credit: Brian Hartley. A satirical duet where two men wrestle with their... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 Theatre Review: Baklâ (Summerhall) ★★★★
A searing exploration of colonialism, identity and sexuality, Max Percy's solo show examines intergenerational trauma and its effect on the modern Filipino. Max Percy in Baklâ. Photo Credit: Northwall Arts Centre. Max Percy is an engaging performer, whether talking with ease to the audience or affecting a breathtaking piece of rope work. Both skills are... Continue Reading →
Sundance 2021 Film Review: Ailey ★★★★★
UPDATE: Ailey opens in New York on July 23rd, Los Angeles on July 30th and expands to theaters nationwide on August 6th via NEON. Emmy-winning director Jamila Wignot's feature documentary Ailey, which just had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, is a captivating and deeply moving portrait of the celebrated dancer and... Continue Reading →