Ma Rainey film shows Wilson's enduring pull on Viola Davis
Viola Davis reflects on August Wilson's impact as George C. Wolfe directs Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, streaming on Netflix. Chadwick Boseman's Levee dominates the ensemble set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio, highlighting Wilson's Century Cycle and Washington's plan to adapt more plays for wider audiences.
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Ma Rainey star Chadwick Boseman honored by cast on final role
Los Angeles Times details Colman Domingo and others recalling Boseman in Ma Rainey s Black Bottom filmed in Pittsburgh in 2019. He battled cancer privately for three years while delivering a fiery Levee performance. Cast members recount his humility, focus, and readiness to dance with Colman Domingo amid tensions and jazz driven sessions. The film, on Netflix, could earn posthumous Oscar nominations for best actor and supporting actor.
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War With Grandpa and Other Films At Hickory Ridge
Movie listings for Hickory Ridge Cinemas at 1055 Pearl Road Brunswick run through Thursday. Showtimes include The War with Grandpa at 7:20 p.m. Let Him Go at 4:20 p.m. The Croods A New Age at 4:15 4:30 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Monster Hunter at 4 and 7 p.m.
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A Very Colourful Christmas at Stocker Arts Center
Stocker Arts Center director Janet Herman Barlow promotes A Very Colourful Christmas as a safe, engaging holiday option for patrons unable to attend in-person performances due to COVID-19. The Artrageous group, familiar to Elyria audiences, expresses hope to return to Elyria in 2021, with information available at stockerartscenter.com.
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Cleveland TV veteran Paul Orlovsky reflects on career and humor
In a profile, Avon Lake resident Paul Orlovsky recounts his path from radio to Cleveland television news. He recalls city council coverage shaping his career, a miscue with Mike Love that yielded a story, and his views on evolving TV news including diverse, community-aware reporting.
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