Trixie Mattel brings big hair, big laughs to SF’s Regency Ballroom
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Mattel’s performance was an excellent mix between a comedy show and a peek into ‘Barbara.’
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Trixie Mattel gives pop culture a run for its money on retro-themed album ‘Barbara’
‘Barbara’ proves that Mattel is more than just a one-trick pony when it comes to music.
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‘The Art of Self-Defense’ needs more offense
There is an imbalance of moods that holds comedic authority in the brighter, more ridiculous segments, yet the movie loses its grasp when latched onto the macabre elements of the film’s development.
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The art of the deal
No Experience Necessary
“Customer service representative for Domino’s” is probably the most impressive part of my résumé. One time, I tried doing a ramen-eating competition and I got to the fifth bowl, which is not that bad. When Flappy Bird was still flapping its way into our hearts, I could get my score
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‘Cafe Society’ is stale addition to Woody Allen canon
It’s a little off-putting to see a title card for Amazon Studios written in Woody Allen’s trademark Windsor font during the opening credits for “Cafe Society” — over jazz standards, no less. The new addition to the familiar Allen credit sequence serves as a glaring reminder that time has passed,
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Eco-drama ‘Night Moves’ moves quietly and suspensefully
The eco-friendly craze is ever growing, and those who are extreme supporters of simply making our planet better for future generations may not be all too excited for the new eco-drama “Night Moves.” Kelly Reichardt (“Wendy and Lucy,” “Meek’s Cutoff”) directs the film, which is about three environmental extremists carrying
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Doppelganger drama brings more than double the daring
It’s not usual for a film like “The Double” to exist. It’s a murky, deeply philosophical tale based on an even more abstract Russian short story of the same name by Dostoevsky, but it features A-list actors and is directed by a British stand-up comedian. In today’s polarized film industry
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Soaring soundtrack but shaky plot in animated ‘Rio 2’
The promotional tag for “Rio 2” is “It’s on in the Amazon.” The only thing that was “on” about this sad heap of an animated film was the soundtrack, featuring amazing vocal work from the likes of Janelle Monae, Bruno Mars and B.o.B. Otherwise, the sequel to “Rio” (2011) was
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Big names and bigger thrills in ‘Now You See Me’
Star cast conjures crime in compelling summer caper
Besides clowns, magicians have the misfortune of being everyone’s least favorite entertainers. They are often cheesy, tacky, deceptive and, above all else, sequined. However, with a dynamic plot as his cape and a star-studded cast as his wand, director Louis Leterrier takes this tired image and makes it disappear. “Now
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When in Rome: Woody Allen’s latest rehashes old themes in an even older city
A chance encounter leads to a quick marriage, an ordinary man is followed around the city by a pack of paparazzi and there’s a young guy trying to justify his impending act of infidelity. The word “pseudo-intellectual” makes an appearance at some point as does an old Jewish New Yorker
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