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CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
JIM Reviews film “STATE OF PLAY” -- Condition Twisting & Turning; Situation Normal & Frightening =
Submitted by jimchudnow@sbcg... on May 7, 2009 - 10:08pm
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“STATE OF PLAY” — Condition Twisting & Turning; Situation Normal & Frightening =
Rating: 8 of 10 stars.
I’m sure that (after the pathetic reign of Emperor George the Inept) the idea of politicians not being totally HONEST with the public must come as a “SHOCK” to you. If so, this film will probably stun you, because it has “double” & “triple” agents of that in a swirling mix of deceits, deceptions and power plays. BEN AFFLECK is a Congressman investigating shady actions by a powerful, secretive company providing mercenaries around the world. His investigator (& secret lover) Anne (ROBIN WRIGHT PENN) suddenly turns up dead, & his ex-classmate friend Cal, a well-connected newspaper reporter (RUSSELL CROWE), tries to help uncover the murky truth behind numerous lies & cover-ups. He’s assisted by new reporter Della (RACHEL McADAMS), threatened by his boss (HELEN MIRREN), fights with the cops (HARRY LENNIX), misled by a political official (JEFF DANIELS), and frequently surprised by what he turns up. This is a fascinating, unusually WELL-DONE who-done-it (& why-it-done), with impressive efforts by all.
