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Allison Rothschild

Hatter invasion
The MadHatters are coming for a double dose of fun with two nights at the Overture Center and a brand new album.

Disney ‘Enchants’ with new comedy
Disney might have regained its magic and a formula for success with this live-action/animated hybrid starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey

A musical trip 'Across the Universe'
Julie Taymor's new musical incorporates Beatles' songs into a psychodelic love story.

Broom Street Theater’s portrayal of ‘Debs’ lacks in discourse and depth
"Written and directed by Broom Street Theatre member Callen Harty, 'Debs in Prison' takes on socialism and anti-war fervor in 1918 Ohio, on the outbreak of World War I," writes Allison Rothschild.

Bush’s ‘Death’ fails to entice
While the first half of the film is stimulating even to the point of chilling, the events following the actual assassination take the focus off the provocative what-if. Instead of imagining America’s response in the wake of such an event, the film

‘Quincea�era’ es una pel�cula muy buena
“Quincea�era” is a gentle but stirring coming of age story, an insight into the Mexican-Catholic culture and the gentrification of a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The neighborhood is Echo Park, home to a Mexican-American community where old m

Undergrad cast shines in ‘Rover’
"Although one might expect that a younger cast would make for a less professional show, “The Rover” has such a childish energy, that younger players enhance the experience, making “The Rover” a worthwhile night at the theater," wri

The buck stops with Williams in ‘Year’
"The scenario of 'Man of the Year' is modern and topical enough that the audience is carried along the whole way through the far-fetched combination of events," writes Allison Rothschild.

'Scoundrels' a dirty, rotten film
The premise of 'School for Scoundrels'� is simple enough. Take your average loser with no athletic or social skills, enroll him in a confidence-boosting class, toss in an ensemble of goofy sidekicks, stir and watch the results. In the first half this movi

A lack of drama despite the death of Superman
"Hollywoodland" leaves viewers with only "ambiguity and a half-developed character," writes Allison Rothschild.