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The article discusses the long-running "Doctor Who" show of paradoxes as of June 26, 2024. Topics covered include its narrative situation between past and present with Disney as co-producer, Ncuti Gatwa's tactile representation of this new era Doctor Who who is Black and gay, and the show's first same sex kiss in an episode. Also noted is the generally lighter and brighter tone of the new series.

The article reviews the performance of James Ijames's play "Good Bones," which opened on October 3, 2023, at the Public Theater in Manhattan, New York, focusing on gentrification, class, and community identity.

The article reviews "Life and Trust," a new theatrical production by Emursive, known for "Sleep No More."

The article focuses on how recent media portrayals of food, from "The Bear" to "Delicious in Dungeon," use extravagant presentations to explore themes of trauma and survival rather than mere sensory pleasure.

The article reviews the revival of the play "The Wiz," directed by Shele Williams and starring Kyle Ramar Freeman, Nichelle Lewis and Phillip Johnson Richarson, at the Marquis Theater in New York City.

The article focuses on Andrew Scott, highlighting his captivating presence and skillful portrayal of characters, particularly in his recent role as the cunning protagonist in "Ripley," where he combines meticulous emotional depth with playful unpredictability, showcasing his prowess as an actor.

The article focuses on Sally Poppy, accused of murder in 1759 England amidst the buzz of Halley's comet, her pending execution complicated by her claim of pregnancy.

The article focuses on a recent trend in Black satire films, critiquing works like "American Fiction," "The American Society of Magical Negroes," and "The Blackening" for simplifying and flattening representations of Blackness, lacking complexity in their exploration of race.

The article examines the significance of the young characters in flight in the animated films of Japanese writer-director Hayao Miyazaki. In the films, flight is said to be about transcendence, with the flying characters often moving between worlds and states of being. In "The Boy and His Heron," flight serves as a gateway between life and death, while in "Porco Rosso" and "Howl's Moving Castle," the protagonists fly to outpace the wars around them.

The article reviews the performance of "Jordans" at the Public Theater, highlighting its exploration of race and workplace dynamics through humor and bleakness.

The article compares two interpretations of Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth," highlighting contrasting approaches in New York and Washington productions, ultimately praising Indira Varma's nuanced performance in Washington over the convoluted gender dynamics in the New York production.

The article focuses on the popularity and cultural significance of the line "It's over 9,000" from the English dub of the "Dragon Ball Z" series, highlighting its impact as a meme and cultural reference.

The article focuses on the Oscar-nominated films "Barbie" and "Poor Things," both modern feminist fables exploring the journey of their protagonists from innocence to self-discovery and autonomy through the lens of coming-of-age stories and mother-daughter relationships.

The author reflects on the insights into grief, family and gender in the Shakespearean play "Hamlet" and its film adaptations. She recognizes the comedy in Michael Almereyda's 2000 "Hamlet" film, silence in Kenneth Branagh's 1996 "Hamlet" film, and use of female characters as stand-ins for fatalistic, taboo love in Almereyda's "Hamlet" and Mel Gibson's 1990 "Hamlet." She discusses the feeling of being haunted by a patriarchal father, sense of filial obligation, and conference with death.

The article presents a survey of the most gratuitous and unforgettable scenes of onscreen nudity in the summer of 2023 and offers an analysis of which show has succeeded in showcasing the female body with reason and intention and not just for display. It includes the television show "The Idol," featuring Lily Rose Depp, the film "No Hard Feelings," starring Jennifer Lawrence and the film "Oppenheimer," starring Florence Pugh.

The article focuses on the introduction of the 15th Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, in the long-running British series "Doctor Who," emphasizing the anticipation surrounding major casting changes and examining the significance of the first full episodes with a new Doctor.

The article focuses on the overwhelming complexity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (M.C.U.), exemplified by the film "The Marvels," which requires extensive prior knowledge, causing fatigue among audiences and contributing to diminishing box office returns.

The article focuses on the author's entertainment experiences in 2023, characterized by narratives exploring emotional extremes, including bitter enmities, the desperation of a widow facing annihilation, and the pent-up aggression of high school girls, as well as vibrant, and sharp Black stories.

The article focuses on the underwhelming Netflix anime adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," noting that it lacks the charm of the original graphic novel and film, with a more grown-up tone and a different focus on character arcs.

The article focuses on Jocelyn Bioh's Broadway play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," set in modern-day Harlem, which resonates with Black women in the audience by authentically capturing the humor and nuances of a contemporary Black hair salon experience.

The article explores television shows showing the image of an enraged woman. Topics discussed include depiction of an enraged woman in art, information on the character of Rachel Fleishman, played by Claire Danes, in the FX series "Fleishman Is in Trouble," description on Ali Wong's character Amy in the Netflix series "Beef," and other examples of women raging in a domestic space.

The article reviews the Michael R. Jackson play "White Girl in Danger," directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and starring Tarra Conner Jones, Vincent Jamal Hooper, and Eric William Morris, to be performed at the Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater in New York starting April 10, 2023.

The article reviews the play "black odyssey," directed by Stevie Walker-Webb and starring Harriett D. Foy, Adrienne C. Moore, and Sean Boyce Johnson, performed at the Classic Stage Co. in Manhattan, New York until March 26, 2023.

The article focuses on the play "Daphne," which offers a surreal take on the Greek myth of a river nymph but leaves the audience with unanswered questions due to its mysterious and confusing elements.

The article discusses the production "Pray" at the Greenwich House Theater, which is a transcendent work that explores faith intersecting with Black womanhood through a mix of musical interludes, movement, and poems, running until October 28, 2023 at the Greenwich House Theater in Manhattan.

The article highlights that recent live-action anime adaptations like "One Piece" are improving the genre, with a strong focus on the quality of casting as a key factor in their success, in contrast to past failures marked by poor understanding of the original context and characters.

The article focuses on the superhero movie "Blue Beetle," which includes a rebel grandmother in a Mexican family and presents a predictable narrative about an earnest young man becoming a superhero while dealing with family struggles.

The article focuses on the Netflix anime series "Ooku: The Inner Chambers," set in an alternate-reality Edo Japan where a secretly female shogun rules and is attended by male concubines, exploring themes of gender fluidity, love, and identity within a society.

The article focuses on the new animated series "Strange Planet," based on Nathan W. Pyle's graphic novels and web comics, which humorously explores the peculiarities of human behavior through the perspective of blue humanoid aliens who engage in everyday activities using an alternate.

The author criticizes several Broadway plays, including Suzan-Lori Parks's "Topdog/Underdog," Stephen Adly Guirgis' "Between Riverside and Crazy" and August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." She points out that in the plays African American characters try to work around multiple issues in a quest for financial stability. Also cited are how the shows mirror the reality facing African Americans and the plays' plots.

The article reviews several theatrical performances including the "Topdog/Underdog" by actor Corey Hawkins, "Three Tall Women" by Glenda Jackson and "At the Wedding" by Bryna Thrner in 2022 in the U.S.

The article reviews the revival of author F. Scott Fitzgerald's book "The Great Gatsby: The lmmersive Show" directed by Alexander Wright starring Rob Brinkmann performed at the Park Central Hotel in Manhattan, New York.

The article focuses on the TV series "Unicorn: Warriors Eternal" by animator Genndy Tartakovsky and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Tartakovsky's previous works, including "Dexter's Laboratory," "Samurai Jack," "Star Wars: Clone Wars," "Sym-Bionic Titan," and "Primal."

The article focuses on the play "A Simulacrum" by playwright Lucas Hnath and magician Steve Cuiffo which explores the concept of magic and illusion, aiming to uncover the reality behind the tricks and showmanship typically associated with magic shows.

The article focuses on a play called "Demons," where a grieving family becomes haunted by a puppet demon, adding a touch of adorable and eerie elements to the story of family dynamics and mourning.

The article reviews the theatrical production "The Fears" directed by Dan Algrant starring Natalie Woolams-Torres performed at the Signature Theater in Manhattan, New York through July 9, 2023.

The article reviews a theatrical play "The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel" directed by Colette Robert starring Akyiaa Wilson performed at A.R.T./ New York Theaters in Manhattan, New York though May 27, 2023.