‘I Feel Pretty’ is superficial feminism with an ugly secret
“I Feel Pretty” drastically misses the mark. Far from celebrating every type of body, “I Feel Pretty” instead places Amy Schumer at the butt of its jokes.
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Author Archives: Sarah Alford
Gus Dapperton is more than just snacking, he’s rocking at Rickshaw Stop
Silly yet entertaining, Dapperton and friends delivered a charming and inarguably fun performance for their audience Monday night.
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Porches delivers zany, enjoyable perfection at The Chapel
After hearing a few particularly loud calls of “Daddy!” from different members of the audience, Porches frontman Aaron Maine took a pause.
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Star-studded ensemble pays sparkling tribute to David Bowie at Regency Ballroom
While Bowie’s absence was conspicuously felt, his music echoed through The Regency Ballroom with every distorted guitar chord.
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‘The Wedding Singer’ rocks between love, nostalgia, offers neon romance
A colorful and lively performance, “The Wedding Singer” did not disappoint. Bay Area Musicals delivered fresh performances and undeniable fun.
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From murder to pies, ‘Sweeney Todd’ offers fresh-baked delights
Everyone’s favorite musical about cannibalism, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” demands a difficult balance between dark humor and tragedy.
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Reading ‘Girls Who Bite: Lesbian Vampire Erotica’ with my best friend
I was shocked to discover that I actually grew to love the book, A great deal of pleasure came from its reading, although probably not the exact type of pleasure the authors might have anticipated.
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6 spicy films to watch with your Valentine
Simply select something from this list of films to ensure you and your Valentine are put into a sexy mood. Get ready to saddle up for love.
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The madman’s tempting picture of the world: ‘Man of La Mancha’ offers laughs and tears
The laughing and crying masks, while the quintessential symbol of the theatre, perfectly encapsulate the duality of tones in “Man of La Mancha.”
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ offers no revelations, leaves audiences behind locked door
The wrong lesson was learned, however, from the success of the first film — audiences don’t crave the same formula with slightly different renderings.
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