Ally Johnson, Author at The Playlist

14 Movies To See In August: ‘Passages,’ ‘Blue Beetle,’ ‘Bottoms’ & More

August 7, 2023 3:27 pm

With the state of the film and television industry in disarray, as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue to ensure better pay and treatment for writers and actors, the future theatrical release schedule conti...

11 TV Shows To Watch In August: ‘Reservation Dogs,’ ‘Ahsoka’ & More

Ally Johnson

August 7, 2023 2:23 pm

Features, News, Television

As is the case with film, television remains in an odd state as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue. Who knows how long the strikes will continue until studios agree to fair wages and compensation and job s...

12 TV Shows To Watch In July: ‘Full Circle,’ ‘Shadows,’ ‘Justified’ & More

Ally Johnson

July 5, 2023 3:22 pm

Features, News, Television

As the Writers Strike continues and the summer season presses on, it will become increasingly interesting to see the state of the television landscape. For now, there are still some high-profile releases on de...

15 Movies To See In July: ‘Mission Impossible 7,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ & More

Ally Johnson

July 5, 2023 2:22 pm

Features, News

For a month with at least three major blockbuster releases, July also has plenty of highly anticipated indie releases, many of which made their premieres earlier in the year at film festivals. From “Theater Ca...

12 Shows To Watch In June: ‘The Bear,’ ‘The Idol,’ ‘Secret Invasion’ & More

Ally Johnson

June 5, 2023 2:49 pm

Features, News, Television

Following the series finales of fan favorites such as “Barry,” “Succession,” and “Ted Lasso,” along with the season finale of “Yellowjackets,” about half of the requisite, must-watch television ended in one we...

12 Movies To See In June: ‘Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘No Hard Feelings,’ ‘Asteroid City’ & More

Ally Johnson

June 5, 2023 1:54 pm

Features, News

To get a sense of the quality of films on the docket for June, look to the opening weekend. Between “Past Lives” and “Across the Spider-Verse,” there are two genuinely terrific films that couldn’t be more diff...

12 Films To See In May: ‘Guardians Vol 3,’ The ‘Starling Girl,’ ‘Master Gardener’ & More

Ally Johnson

May 4, 2023 2:24 pm

Features, News

May is a big release month, and not just for tent poles as we enter the ever-shifting summer blockbuster season. Kicking it off with another Marvel entry and closing it out with another Disney live-action adap...

15 TV Shows To Watch In May: ‘Silo,’ ‘Platonic,’ ‘Class Of ’09’ & More

Ally Johnson

May 3, 2023 12:51 pm

Features, News, Television

May is yet another big month for new releases (not to mention finales as we excitedly await the end of “Barry” and “Succession” on the same night.) HBO might not yet have another surefire hit on its hands to e...

‘Carmen’: Director Benjamin Millepied Talks Working With Paul Mescal & Melissa Barrera In His New Romantic Musical Drama [Interview]

Ally Johnson

April 29, 2023 11:21 am

Interviews, News

Benjamin Millepied is best known for his work as a dancer and choreographer, from joining the New York City Ballet in the mid-90s to director of the Paris Opera Ballet, the choreographer for 2010’s “Black Swan...

Melissa Barrera Talks ‘Carmen,’ Taking On An Iconic Role & More [Interview]

Ally Johnson

April 26, 2023 2:04 pm

Interviews, News

“In the Heights” and “Scream VI” actress Melissa Barrera stars in “Carmen,” the directorial debut from choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Based on the classic opera, the musical is a modern-day adaptation that ...

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