Review: ’44,’ a musical satire about Barack Obama, returns to L.A.
“44 the Musical,” an affectionate spoof of the Barack Obama White House years, had its premiere at the Bourbon Room Hollywood in 2022. The show…
‘Rumours’ review: Diplomacy goes primal in padded G-7 satire
If you’re curious what really happens when world leaders assemble to reach consensus about global problems, go read a book about it. But if, given…
‘The Substance’ review: Fearless Demi Moore in showbiz satire
Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat is fascinated by butts. “The Substance,” her Cannes-winning gross-out joke about an aging Hollywood actress with a high threshold for self-inflicted pain,…
‘Regime’ review: Flirts with satire but lacks political bite
“Regime,” premiering Sunday on HBO, is a well-made, beautifully designed, marvelously acted mess of a series. Created by Will Tracy, a writer for “Last Week…