A.O. Scott from the New York Times reviewed La La Land starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling on December 8, 2016. As this movie centers a story about a musician and an aspiring actress who fall in love in Los Angeles, Scott thought that La La Land “succeeds both as a fizzy fantasy and a hard-headed fable, a romantic comedy and a showbiz melodrama, a work of sublime artifice and touching authenticity.” Essentially, Scott reviewed La La Land well because of its great storyline and powerful performances.
2. Summary of review from the New York Times for the movie, Hidden Figures, published on December 22, 2016
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This show focuses on the life of how a family handles the effects of Alzheimer disease. Vincentelli thought that “this show has potential as a faulty memory play.”
15. Summary of review from the New York Times for the theater show, The Liar, published on January 26, 2017.
Charles Isherwood from the New York Times reviewed the off-Broadway comedy, “The Liar” on January 26, 2017. This Broadway comedy tells the life of man who cannot tell the truth and his man servant who cannot tell a lie. Isherwood thought that “‘The Liar’ is, throughout, an effervescent delight.” For the most part, Isherwood thought the entire show was lively and enjoyable.
16. Summary of review from the New York Times for the theater show, Jitney, published on January 19, 2017.
Ben Brantley from the New York Times reviewed the Broadway drama, “Jitney” on January 19, 2017. This Broadway drama is about the lives of a group of men who drive unlicensed cabs for a living and their struggles when they discovered that the city threatens to shut down the business. Brantley thought that “‘Jitney’ is a lament that has the affirmative ring in …show more content…
Summary of review from the New York Times for the theater show, Incident at Hidden Temple, published on January 26, 2017.
Elisabeth Vincentelli from the New York Times reviewed the off-Broadway mystery/ thriller, “Incident at Hidden Temple” on January 26, 2017. This show focuses on three women caught in the center of a hazardous mystery in 1940s China. Vincentelli thought what dominated the show are the “length exposition and stilted dialogue.” For the most part, Vincentelli thought the character’s unnatural dialogues and long explanations were powerful in the show.
20. Summary of review from the New York Times for the theater show, David’s Friend, published on January 29, 2017.
Charles Isherwood from the New York Times reviewed the off-off Broadway play, “David’s Friend” on January 29, 2017. This play is about a woman’s story of her friendship with a man named David and her nightlife. Isherwood thought that this show is “a feisty and funny one-woman show.” Overall, Isherwood thought this show was very lively and