Branagh's Hamlet recalls epic cinema of a bygone era
Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in an uncut 70mm Hamlet that aims for epic polish yet feels cold. The ensemble includes Billy Crystal Robin Williams Kate Winslet Simon Russell Beale and veteran cameos. Gielgud Dench Harris and Depardieu appear briefly while Jacobi as Claudius delivers standout work in a lavishly staged Elsinore.
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Chickens and Eggs forum set at Johnson County Community College
Arts notes report a free public forum titled Chickens and Eggs Incubating an Audience led by Jon Jory at 2 p m Monday in The Theatre JCCC with a post presentation panel including Cynthia Levin and Robert Trussell to discuss audience development For more details contact 913 469 8500 ext 3987 or 3132 Also Kansas City Symphony plans a concert featuring violinist Young Uck Kim at Lyric Theatre January 31 February 1 and February 2 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Elgar Symphony No 1 and Sschlana Overture with Kenton Coe pieces and ticket information from 816 471 0400
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Vampire Bloodbath and Comedy Mix Fails to Impress
A fragmented review notes a vampire themed thriller featuring Dennis Miller and Angela Everhart with Cor ey Feldman missing. it blends nudity violence and profanity and is played for laughs but undercuts its premise. Travolta gains bizarre genius powers after a light strike, then the film veers into melodrama affecting its credibility. Also references Brothers McMullen with Edward Burns returning to familiar male angst.
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