Jul 13, 2026
Evanescence, Nova Twins & Spiritbox
A live review of the Chicago show headlined by Evanescence with opening sets from Nova Twins and Spiritbox.
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Read entry » ★ Reviews: 6 entries ★ Evanescence, Nova Twins & Spiritbox ★ Artist Spotlight: Singer-Songwriter Joy Oladokun ★ This Just Happened at Actors Rep: Ensemble, Object Work, and Commitment ★ A Masterclass in Grief: Notes on Dead to Me
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Close readings of film, television, theatre, and live music — what the work does, and how it does it.
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Nov 22, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Singer-Songwriter Joy Oladokun
Celebrating and amplifying voices with stories to tell. On Joy Oladokun, the grief in the music, and why getting better doesn't have to look like going back.
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Read entry » Apr 15, 2025
This Just Happened at Actors Rep: Ensemble, Object Work, and Commitment
A performance reflection on improvisational craft, emotional stakes, and the power of yes-and.
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Read entry » Apr 1, 2025
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A Masterclass in Grief: Notes on Dead to Me
What Dead to Me gets right about grief, guilt, humor, and the long afterlife of loss.
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Read entry » Apr 7, 2024
Yellowjackets Crash Scene: Editing Breakdown
How the crash sequence uses pacing, temporal disruption, and visual motif to create panic and narrative focus.
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Read entry » Mar 11, 2024
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Watchmen, Time, and Editing Pressure
A reaction to how Watchmen uses pacing, temporal expansion, and reveal structure to build emotional force.
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