Review: “Twisters”

From the jump, it’s clear that Twisters— whose cold open introduces a personable young cast, throws in some science-y gobbledygook, and culminates in a visceral, effects-laden action sequence—is straining to resurrect the good-old-fashioned summer blockbuster. For the most part, it succeeds, although a lot of that success is dependent on its continuing a legacy. Jan […]

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Review: “In the Heights”

We’re likely all familiar with how ground-breaking Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical “Hamilton” was, but it’s safe to say that that show might not exist were it not for the success of Miranda’s first show, “In the Heights.” When “In the Heights” opened on Broadway in 2008, it entered a space predominantly inhabited by shows made […]

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