Eddie Izzard brings her solo ‘Hamlet’ to Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The British comedian, actor and activist Eddie Izzard is coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theater with her solo performance of “Hamlet,” according to an announcement Tuesday by the theater. The play, which was adapted from Shakespeare by her brother Mark Izzard, previously played in New York at the Orpheum and Greenwich House Theaters, directed by Selina… Continue reading Eddie Izzard brings her solo ‘Hamlet’ to Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The Musical’ Brings Puppets and Penises to TIFF 2023

Photo: Justin Lubin/Sewer Boys LLC With few of awards season’s buzzy contenders in attendance, it’s hard not to feel like the Toronto International Film Festival has the junior-varsity lineup of the fall festivals this year. The silver lining is that there’s more time to seek out less heralded films that probably won’t make an impact… Continue reading The Musical’ Brings Puppets and Penises to TIFF 2023

Jonathan Majors Brings Meagan Good to Court Appearance

Update, September 6, 2023: Six months after Jonathan Majors was first arrested on domestic-violence charges, the trial has yet to begin. Now, a short hearing on September 6 has determined that the new trial date will be set on September 15, per Deadline. The case was slated for trial in August, but it was delayed… Continue reading Jonathan Majors Brings Meagan Good to Court Appearance

Sukeban Brings Japanese Female Wrestling to NYC This Fall

If all you know of pro wrestling are guys like CM Punk and John Cena, buckle the hell up. This month, New York City will host the debut of an all-new all-female Joshi wrestling promotion called Sukeban — named for a term used to describe Japanese girl gangs that began appearing in the 1960s —… Continue reading Sukeban Brings Japanese Female Wrestling to NYC This Fall

DJ Khaled Brings Special Guests for DJ Set at Beyoncé in LA

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood DJ Khaled’s catchphrases aren’t just silly li’l quirks or memes from 2015; when he says, “Another one!” he’s not kidding. As Beyoncé’s first special guest on the Renaissance World tour, Khaled truly wanted to be the best for Bey by bringing along some friends during his 45-minute set. The first… Continue reading DJ Khaled Brings Special Guests for DJ Set at Beyoncé in LA

‘Equalizer 3’ Review: Denzel Brings Weird-Uncle Energy

This last installment feels tired, but Washington still brings the goods, i.e., the air of a local oddball who just happens to be incredible at murder. Photo: Stefano Montesi Robert McCall, the character played by Denzel Washington for three movies now, is a pathologically American action hero. He’s retired from his job for the DIA,… Continue reading ‘Equalizer 3’ Review: Denzel Brings Weird-Uncle Energy

‘Search Engine’ Podcast Brings Back the Joy of ‘Reply All’

Oh, you like podcasts? Sign up for Vulture’s new recommendation newsletter 1.5x Speed here. Illustration: Vulture Search Engine, the new podcast series from PJ Vogt, has a premise so simple and familiar that it’s almost generic. Each episode sets out to find an answer to a question, one that has either caught his interest or… Continue reading ‘Search Engine’ Podcast Brings Back the Joy of ‘Reply All’

A fresh divorce brings on new questions

Dear Amy: My husband’s brother and his wife announced about a year ago that they had irreconcilable differences; they divorced after a long and loveless marriage. To be honest we have no idea why they stayed together as long as they did. About a month later, my brother-in-law introduced us to his new girlfriend. I… Continue reading A fresh divorce brings on new questions