#modern-adaptation

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1 week ago

Hedda review Lily Allen leads a helter-skelter take on Ibsen's tragedy

Matthew Dunster's modern reimagining of Hedda Gabler struggles with coherence amid the blend of contemporary setting and Ibsen's original events.
fromMedium
5 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

Raymonda undergoes a feminist reinterpretation, showcasing a heroine who navigates love and career choices in a male-dominated ballet narrative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How did a new War of the Worlds movie get a 0% critical rating?

Ice Cube plays Will Radford, a Department of Homeland Security official who monitors an array of feeds for terrorist threats amidst rising alien chaos.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

I saw A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Bridge and have never experienced such joy'

Nicholas Hytner's new production brings A Midsummer Night's Dream into the 20th century with modern references, including characters using phones to engage with the audience.
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Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life review witty, well-played French comedy in a Bridget Jones vein

The film offers a contemporary twist on Jane Austen themes through an aspiring writer's journey of self-discovery.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee Returns with a Jarringly Fun and Upbeat Riff on One of Akira Kurosawa's Bleakest Films

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' reinterprets Kurosawa's story, showcasing timeless themes of greed and desperation in today's context.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Oedipus at Colonus/Electra review a double shot of Sophocles in Sicily

Sartori's portrayal of Oedipus reveals a complex character facing death with newfound strength and choices.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Miami Ballet Adds Poker Storyline To Classic Opera

A modern ballet version of 'Carmen' incorporates poker elements, showcasing Carmen as a powerful card dealer.
London music
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

London Theatre Shimmers with Mirrors and Memory

The adaptation of 'Richard II' presents a modern interpretation of medieval themes, connecting with contemporary audiences.
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