Banner year for women directors boosts 2019 films
A USC Annenberg study shows women directed 12 of the 100 top grossing films in 2019, a record high 10.6 percent. Universal led with a slate of 26 percent female-directed titles, while Netflix and others posted gains though overall underrepresentation persists. The report notes key figures Lulu Wang Neve Scafaria Melina Matsoukas Greta Gerwig and others, with concern over parity and awards season omission.
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Drip Too Hard Tour to Hit Wolstein Center Cleveland
Lil Baby and Gunna co headlining the Drip Too Hard Tour stop at Wolstein Center in Cleveland on February 28 with tickets $58 to $122 on sale at wolsteincenter.com. The Floozies play Agora Theatre February 29 with tickets $25 to $40. Lupe Fiasco tours Agora March 14 with tickets $29.50 to $55. DragonForce, Boogie T, Liquid Stranger, Tech N9ne, Symphony X, Amaranthe also announced Agora shows through April and May with various ticket ranges. Wish You Were Here at House of Blues tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets $19.50 advance, $22 at door.
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Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli Returns With Losing It Show
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli, retired from stand-up after losing weight and a shift to body acceptance themes, announces a new offstage storytelling show Losing It premiering January 9 at Lorain Palace Theater. The act blends personal weight stories with humor, avoiding insult comedy and inviting audience Q A. Lampanelli plans to perform nationwide with a focus on honest, relatable storytelling.
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Cavanaugh Promises Piano Driven Night Of Joel and John Hits
Native from Big Ten speaks about a pivotal moment in his career ahead of a Cleveland show. He plans to perform Movin Out Jok Crocodile Rock Tiny Dancer Rocket Man Benny and the Jets with his band while adding his own spin and extended solo at the end. He says he thrives on live dynamics and riding the musical wave. Contact John Benson at Ndiffrence att.net.
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