Martin McDonagh

Film Review: Female Trouble and Male Troublemaking in “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Aftersun”

October 27, 2022
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Both of these films explore the theme of difficult males and resilient, caregiving females.

Theater Reviews: “Hangmen” and “American Buffalo” on Broadway — From the Gallows to the Gutter

May 23, 2022
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Two dark comedies explore American and British subcultures far below the line of decency.

Theater Review: A Very Winning “Beauty Queen of Leenane”

February 15, 2017
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The Druid Theatre Company staging shows what amazing things happens when a group of artists work together fully and completely .

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