Christina Aguilera Updates ‘Beautiful’ Addressing Social Media

A scene from the 20th anniversary version of Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' music video
(screen capture via YouTube)
Christina Aguilera has marked the 20th anniversary of her iconic ‘Beautiful’ music video by releasing a new version of the self-empowerment anthem with a focus on the pressures young people face due to social media. Continue reading “Christina Aguilera Updates ‘Beautiful’ Addressing Social Media”

“Everybody Dance” Celebrates Joy Of Disabled Kids Who Dance

Award-winning film "Everybody Dance"

In my latest podcast episode, I chat with out writer/director Dan Watt about his new documentary, “Everybody Dance.”

The film – a joyous, inspiring celebration of art and ambition – follows Bonnie Schlachte’s Ballet For All Kids dance studio in California.

As the name says, the studio teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities and disabilities – including those with special needs like cerebral palsy or on the autistic spectrum. Continue reading ““Everybody Dance” Celebrates Joy Of Disabled Kids Who Dance”

World Mental Health Day: Imagine Dragons “I Don’t Like Myself”

World Mental Health Day 2022 - Imagine Dragons release their new music video "I Don't Like Myself"
Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons (screen capture)
In support of World Mental Health Day, GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons release the music video for “I Don’t Like Myself” from their album Mercury — Acts 1 & 2. Continue reading “World Mental Health Day: Imagine Dragons “I Don’t Like Myself””

‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ Will Take You Inside Disney Classics

Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced that it will team with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop Disney Animation: Immersive Experience. 
A moment from Disney Animation: Immersive Experience (photos via Lighthouse Immersive)
Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced that it will team with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop Disney Animation: Immersive Experience. Continue reading “‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ Will Take You Inside Disney Classics”

‘Bros’ Star/Co-Producer Guy Branum Responds To Box Office Results

Comedian Guy Branum, co-star and co-producer of the Universal film Bros spoke out on Twitter last night in a series of tweets about Bros’ box office and how it will impact the future of queer film and the actors in the film.
Guy Branum (photo: Mindy Tucker)
Comedian Guy Branum, co-star and co-producer of the Universal film Bros, spoke out last night in a series of tweets about Bros’ box office and how it will impact the future of queer film and the actors in the film. Continue reading “‘Bros’ Star/Co-Producer Guy Branum Responds To Box Office Results”

Thornton Wilder’s Classic Play Reimagined ‘The Village: A Disco Musical’

The cast of The Village: A Disco Musical! (photo: Eric McNatt)
The cast of The Village: A Disco Musical! (photo: Eric McNatt)
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. Playwright Thornton Wilder was never open about being gay, nor did he write about that part of life in his metaphysical three-act play, Our Town. But this week, the classic play will be reimagined set to the dance floor beats of 1979 when The Village, A Disco Musical! premieres at Dixon Place for a limited run engagement. Continue reading “Thornton Wilder’s Classic Play Reimagined ‘The Village: A Disco Musical’”