Mazursky's Tempest Misfires Amid Shakespearean Echoes
The review argues Mazursky's Tempest uses The Tempest as a scaffold but fails to absorb it. Cassavetes and Sarandon’s romance shines briefly, yet the modern remake feels disjointed and overworked. The film collapses under its own Paraphrase and remains tedious.
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Award winner sits out Director collecting his thoughts
Gordon Davidson of the Mark Taper Forum plans a year off to think about the live theater experience its reach and future. He has directed landmark works and recently won a Guggenheim Fellowship to study nonprofit theater. The Taper enters a new phase under Kenneth Brecher and William Wingate with a varied slate including A Soldier's Play Metamorphosis and Grown Ups.
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Actress Alice Baker Appears in Bob Hope Special
Hollywood AP reports 75 year old Alice Baker widow of Art Baker left St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica to film a sketch for NBC's first Bob Hope special while still recovering from knee surgery days after taping. Baker once starred in George White's Scandals on Broadway as Hope rose in Rober ta.
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Beyond Reason Burton on ABC Show Mixup
Hollywood AP report notes a call sheet for The Fall uy listing guest star Beyond Reason and character Burton. On set at 20th Fox Studios the actor appeared as Richard Burton, the error explained as a visitor control measure.
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Tempest Greek brings roots into character
John Cassavetes and Paul Mazursky team for Tempest a modern take on Shakespeare with a gritty New York sensibility Cassavetes praises Mazursky while noting their strong creative bond The film stars Cassavetes Gena Rowlands Susan Sarandon Vittorio Gassman Raul Julia Molly Ringwald and Jason Robards in a street level remake that blends theater and pop culture critics have mixed views on its execution
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