I’m in the Wrong Story: Joanna Gleason on “The Grotto,” “Into the Woods” and More
“Sometimes people leave you / Halfway through the wood / Do not let it grieve you / No one leaves for good / You are not alone / No one is alone” These poignant lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim for his 1987 masterpiece, the stage musical “Into the Woods,” were sung in a haunting reprise […]
Gaysorn Thavat on Her Sublime Directorial Feature Debut, “The Justice of Bunny King”
Like many moviegoers of my generation in the United States, I was first captivated by the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Yet it wasn’t until I saw Niki Caro’s masterful “Whale Rider” upon its release two decades ago that I became fascinated by the diverse cultures that […]