bar party discussion – drue sokol

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra played the score of the film live, while the movie itself was projected above the musicians. It was a beautiful performance and an affectionate tribute to such a famous film.  Read More

bar party discussion – drue sokol

The motivation for TOOP’s production is the opposite of the traditional gender roles the plot reifies. It is a painting of contradictions. Read More

bar party discussion – drue sokol

I had hoped that Lanthimos would make more substantial changes than swapping the gender of the central character and adding a dramatic musical score to make this story his own. Over its two-hour runtime, this thrilling comedy dabbles in the world of conspiracy theories, aliens, and human existence, but fails to leave a lasting impact. Read More