March 21, 2010
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I have seen a lot of stage plays in my time, but never one performed comic book style. Macon City now playing at The Naked Stage on the campus of Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida takes a chance on the tricky art form and comes up a winner.
Completely engrossed is the only way I can describe my seeing The Baader Meinhof Complex. The film is based on a true story that shows the effects of terrorism and the determination of left-wing extremists. Insightful yet despotic the film made me cringe at times seeing the lengths and means terrorists will go to make their point. It’s an astonishing film that reaches deep into the gut of an activist group that really changed Germany over a ten-year span starting in the late 60’s and brought the meaning of terrorism to the forefront.
Seeing Michael Jackson on stage in This Is It, happy and in control, made me wonder what could have happened to this wonderful man. I was in total awe watching him create a final concert from his vision and the way Michael threw himself into his work. The film is a must see for Jackson fans, pop music lovers and for those who want a last endearing look at the King of Pop.
This nicely played out story based on the actual memoirs of an affair is simple and amusing. Although it is somewhat similar to Lolita, being an actual happing does give it an edge over the famous themed film of older man soliciting a teenager. But, An Education is a love story no matter how distasteful or prurient as the acting and direction make it entertaining.
The Naked Stage is proud to begin its 2009-2010 season with Macon City: A Comic Book Play by Marco Ramirez. The show will run November 13 through November 29, 2009 at the Barry University Pelican Theater in Miami, Florida.
It has been said that good things come in small packages and this little film is no exception. The movie Desierto Sur does a brilliant job of bringing a story of sorrow, determination and discovery to the screen that’s touching and convincing. It’s the kind of film that you will remember long after the movie theater credits roll.