In a revival of “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, director Rebecca Frecknall presents a gritty and brutal interpretation of the classic play, setting the scene in a boxing ring-like environment. The production stars Paul Mescal as the aggressive Stanley Kowalski and Patsy Ferran as the fragile Blanche DuBois, highlighting their intense and destructive dynamic. Despite strong performances and compelling storytelling, the director’s heavy-handed interventions and contemporary staging clichés overshadow the production’s more delicate moments.
Full Article
Mockingbird Unveils Horror-Heavy SE-Asian Slate Ahead Of Filmart
Vietnam's Mockingbird Pictures is launching international sales on a slate of Indonesian and Vietnamese horror films at Hong Kong Filmart, tapping into the growing horror trend in both markets. The company has acquired rights to Indonesian films Sukma, The Butterfly House, and The Damnation, while handling sales on Vietnamese films including the sequel to Betting With Ghost. Mockingbird's move into international sales follows its success as a leading distributor of foreign movies in Vietnam, with...
Read more