All posts by André Hereford
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‘High Tide’: Shirtless and Seeking Love
A gay Brazilian stuck in P-town seeks a visa, and finds a fling in the sweetly melancholy romance "High Tide."
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‘The Room Next Door’ is Almodóvar’s Latest Gem
Pedro Almodóvar teams Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore for a rich slice of classic Hollywood melodrama in The Room Next Door.
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‘& Juliet’ is a Joyful, Pop-Powered Sensation
The glorious pipes of Rachel Simone Webb supply the wind beneath the wings of "& Juliet's" extensive national tour.
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The Best and Worst Films of 2024
Film critic André Hereford serves up his best and worst films in an unforgettable year of witches, grannies, and gladiators.
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‘Laughs in Spanish’ Mixes Art World Antics with Heartfelt Drama
The saucy mother-daughter comedy "Laughs in Spanish" artfully balances Latino flavor, art world satire, and lesbian romance
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Arena’s ‘Death on the Nile’ is a Pleasure Cruise
Robust performances and a parade of fabulous costumes keep Arena's sumptuous "Death on the Nile" steaming ahead
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‘Kraven the Hunter’ is a Pitiful Mess of a Movie
Aaron Taylor-Johnson struts and scowls through Sony’s haphazardly-assembled franchise nonstarter "Kraven the Hunter."
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From ‘Jessie’ to Leading Man: The Evolution of Karan Brar
Karan Brar has surfed some stormy seas in his remarkable ride from Disney child star to proudly out, theatrical leading man.
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‘Queer’ Has Atmosphere and Sex but Little Else
Luca Guadagnino’s sultry, surrealist "Queer" intrigues and arouses, but just misses the spot.
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The Shock and Awe of Desiree Dik
Desiree Dik causes a stir wherever they go, from "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" to slaying at D.C.'s Red Bear Brewing Co.
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‘Gladiator II’ is a Thrilling Roman Fight Club
Ridley Scott's late-coming sequel "Gladiator II" stakes few claims to necessity, but the action epic definitely entertains.
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‘Wicked’ is Overstuffed and Undercooked
Cynthia Erivo's impassioned performance is the most real thing in the artificial Oz of Jon M. Chu's CGI-heavy "Wicked"
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John Leguizamo’s America
As Republicans disparage and disrupt America's Latin community, John Leguizamo uses everything in his power to fight back.
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Signature’s ‘Forum’ is an Uproarious Roman Holiday
The exuberant farce of Signature's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a perfectly-timed mood lifter.
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A Gripping and Timely ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ at Theater J
Theater J's powerful "Prayer for the French Republic" strikes the right notes in its examination of identity and antisemitism.
