John Waters’ one-man show comes to the Wallis in Beverly Hills: ‘I’m so respectable, I could puke’

Before the grand event, a Baltimore native chatted with The Times about the evening’s offerings. To avoid spoiling his best acts, the discussion meandered to encompass various current issues: his stance on President Trump’s unsuccessful attempts to suppress drag shows; his emotional response to a TikTok video created by Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian, quoting lines from Waters’ 1972 black comedy, “Pink Flamingos”; and why Melania Trump’s White House Christmas decorations symbolized the epitome of poor taste.

Jon Bernthal wants to bring Broadway-caliber theater to Ojai: It’s ‘always been a dream of mine’

Approximately two weeks from now, Bernthal will return to his cherished sanctuary, his adopted hometown. Together with his fellow artistic directors, he will kick off the Ojai Theatre Festival with their debut production, “Ironbound.” This event will unfold at Ojai’s Chaparral Auditorium across two weekends in May. This project is a heartfelt endeavor for everyone involved, many of whom are generously contributing their time and skills. Bernthal is not just producing and acting, but he’s also financing the entire venture. A significant aspect of this undertaking involves refurbishing a closed-down school building to serve as our performance venue. After the festival, this renovated building will be given to the local school’s arts department, specifically the Nordhoff theater department and the Hojs, who are the drama and dance teachers at Nordhoff High School. They are esteemed artists who have nurtured countless young talents, and now they will have a theater for their performances.

Did ‘Star Wars’ teach us the wrong ideas about rebellion?

From my perspective as a devoted fan, it’s unfortunate that some early conversations about the Rebel Alliance between Luke and other characters had to be postponed, as they were cut from the movie. However, there’s a brief moment where you can see Biggs in action, piloting an X-wing during the attack on the Death Star. He’s the one with a distinctive brown mustache, unfortunately meeting his end in combat. Despite this abrupt departure, he garnered respect for his bravery, even though the scene didn’t pause to honor him.

10 Shocking Horror Roles That Should’ve Stayed in the Darkness

It’s important to remember that sometimes, an actor isn’t solely responsible for a performance appearing awkward. Even exceptional actors may struggle when given unclear direction or lack a strong vision and leadership. This can result in characters seeming out of place, similar to a sore thumb. This is especially problematic for horror films as they require a consistent tone to effectively frighten viewers. Inappropriate casting choices or missteps can be as detrimental to a film as poor writing or lackluster visuals.