The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten’s hit London play about artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, will make its American premiere on Broadway this winter, with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as the two painters.
22.06.2022 - 22:29 / variety.com
Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticThe lights come up on four Korean American teens crowded around a hotel bed. They’re members of a So Cal church group on a mission to Bangkok, Thailand — though the location only matters is the abstract.
Audiences never leave the hotel room in “Man of God,” although director Maggie Burrows’ creative staging of this punchy feminist one-act from Anna Ouyang Moench has our imaginations working overtime.Neon lights outside the window suggest the world of temptation beyond the sanctuary of the hotel room. This should be a safe space, but the play’s opening revelation ruptures that illusion: The most devout of the underage missionaries, Kyung-Hwa (Ji-Young Yoo) holds a tiny webcam in her hands, discovered moments earlier stashed behind the hotel toilet.
Who could have installed it? Not much mystery there: It’s labeled “Property of New Seoul Christian Church,” which means their chaperone, the pastor, must be responsible. So the real question is: What are these four girls going to do about it? As #MeToo scenarios go, this one succeeds in raising all the same abuse-of-power dynamics as a physical assault while still allowing Moench to approach the situation with an irreverent yet empowering sense of humor.
Meanwhile, having this violation of privacy occur to four girls, instead of just one, allows the characters to share a range of conflicting reactions to what has happened.For example, pray-away bulimic Kyung-Hwa reveals that she’s been the victim of far worse for years, and doesn’t see what’s so bad about being spied on. It’s a strange reaction for such a conservative teenager, but typical of the way that Moench isn’t merely putting her own views in the mouths of the characters.
The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten’s hit London play about artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, will make its American premiere on Broadway this winter, with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as the two painters.
Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Finneas are some of the acts added to a special TV programme that aims to raise awareness about and funds for Ukraine.NBC’s Ukraine: Answering he Call airs this Sunday (July 3) with appearances from a range of entertainment guests including Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, Kristen Bell, Brandi Carlile and Julianne Moore. Sheryl Crow is another fresh addition.The show, which also airs on US channels MSNBC and CNBC, is an hour-long event that will give viewers the chance to help families by donating to the International Rescue Committee, an organisation that helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Americans during the special and will encourage them to use their voices to fight for peace.
Jake Paul has sent a message to Tommy Fury at the time the two should have been going face-to-face for their press conference on Wednesday afternoon. The American star was left furious by Fury after the latter was denied entry to the United States because of an issue with his ESTA.
Jake Paul has responded to KSI after the Englishman offered to have Paul's fight against Tommy Fury as a co-main event on his card on August 27th.
Eddie Hearn has given his prediction for the upcoming Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul fight. Fury finally looks set to get his chance at fighting Paul on August 6 if issues surrounding his entry into the US can be resolved.
Tommy Fury should copy Mike Tyson‘s fighting style against Jake Paul, according to UFC legend Bas Rutten. The former UFC heavyweight champion admitted that he is a ‘major fan’ of his more famous brother Tyson Fury. And the retired MMA fighter, 57, has even offered to help the Gypsy King’s younger sibling train for the bumper celebrity showdown.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. International Fight Week is officially underway, and the most anticipated event will see middleweight champion Israel Adesanya face off against Jared Cannonier.UFC’s annual week-long fest runs from June 27 through July 3, headlined by UFC 276 that will take place on July 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. People in the area can still buy tickets to see the buzzy fight in person, but the pay-per-view event will be available to purchase on ESPN+ for those looking to catch all the action from home.
Sir Paul McCartney courted controversy on Saturday night as he used a clip of Johnny Depp from an old music video during his headline Glastonbury performance.The Beatles star, who turned 80 last week, took to the famous Pyramid stage this weekend to perform a selection of some of his most beloved tracks as he broke the record for being the oldest solo performer to ever grace the music festival’s stage. It was during a performance of his track My Valentine, that a video was played on the screen behind Sir Paul, featuring the Pirates of the Caribbean actor using sign language in accompaniment to the song.
Paul McCartney duetted virtually with John Lennon during tonight’s Glastonbury headline set (June 25).Following the surprise arrival of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen during his set on the Pyramid stage, he linked up with former Beatles bandmate, the late Lennon during ‘I’ve Got A Feeling’.Speaking to the crowd, McCartney revealed that the idea came from Peter Jackson, the director of the recent extensive documentary Get Back, which was based on the studio sessions for the band’s final album ‘Let It Be’.Check out previous footage below of the collaboration previously shot in Washington State.The pair traded verses in the song, with Jackson having isolated Lennon’s vocal for the team-up. McCartney first debuted the collaboration with his former co-songwriter on his recent US tour.“I’ve got a special little thing here,” he said introducing that track.
Paul McCartney has shared some exclusive on-the-road photos from his acclaimed 2022 ‘Got Back’ tour, before he returns to the UK to headline Glastonbury this weekend.After the former Beatle recently celebrated his 80th birthday, anticipation is high for what Macca might have in store for his return to Worthy Farm’s Pyramid Stage on Saturday.His 2022 stadium and arena tour kicked off back in April, boasting a stellar setlist that showcased the best his material from his solo career, The Beatles and Wings– as well as performing a “virtual duet” with John Lennon.A spokesperson for McCartney told NME: “Paul has just completed the US run of his Got Back tour. Ahead of headlining Glastonbury this weekend, his first UK performance since 2018, Paul has shared some photographs of life on the road over the past few months.”Check out some exclusive photos of McCartney on stage and behind-the-scenes below.Paul McCartney will take to the Pyramid Stage at 9.30pm on Saturday.
Paul McCartney joined forces with Bruce Springsteen as he wrapped his ‘Got Back’ US tour in New York last night (June 16).McCartney welcomed The Boss onstage at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as a “birthday present to myself” to perform the latter’s 1984 classic ‘Glory Days’ before the pair played The Beatles‘ ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’.
Erling Haaland could make his Premier League debut at West Ham, after Manchester City were given a trip to the London Stadium to open their 202/23 campaign.
Pachinko star Kim Min-ha has opened up about what the second season of the Apple TV+ K-drama has in store for viewers.In a new interview with Deadline, the South Korean actress teased what viewers can expect from the much-anticipated continuation of the hit K-drama series. Kim played the teenaged version of the shows main character Kim Sunja, whose adult version is portrayed by Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung.“[Sunja will] become stronger, even though there are so many burdens on her shoulders,” Kim hinted.
The transfer window is officially open giving Manchester United and Manchester City the chance to properly begin their summer business.