Monthly Archives: March 2026

Review: Blue Moon, Wicked: For Good, Elis & Tom

Posted on March 5, 2026 by philipbrasor

Richard Linklater’s chamber piece about the early 20th century American lyricist Lorenz Hart, Blue Moon, analyzes the nexus of art and entertainment, with the latter prevailing because the movie itself is nothing if not self-consciously witty and contrived. With a … Continue reading →

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Review: Late Shift

Posted on March 4, 2026 by philipbrasor

Leonie Benesch is one of those seasoned European actors who wins awards and garners serious critical acclaim without breaking out in a big way. Her lead performance in the education drama The Teachers Lounge, as a Polish immigrant instructor trying … Continue reading →

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Media watch: Election workers try to make dodgy numbers add up, get busted

Posted on March 3, 2026 by philipbrasor

After the Lower House election took place in February, some people on social media called into question the surprisingly good results of the newish Team Mirai party, which managed to secure 11 seats out of a total 14 candidates. There … Continue reading →

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