James Sweeney made an auspicious feature filmmaking debut in 2019 with his snappy, dialogue-packed Straight Up. This hilarious and touching story of a gay man who decides he wants to date women out of sheer loneliness showcased a bold and original cinematic voice. He established a distinct visual style of negative space framing and surreal... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Theatre Review: Trojan Women (Festival Theatre) ★★★★
Dramatically performed by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, and directed by Ong Keng Sen, this epic production of Trojan Women blends the classical with the modern. Trojan Women. Photo Credit: Jess Shurte. Adapted after Euripides by Bae Sam-sik, the eight-strong chorus remains central to this production. Working with red balls of wool that are... Continue Reading →
