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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Slamdance 2025 Review: ‘Coroner to the Stars’ by Kurt Gardner

Making its premiere at Slamdance 2025, 'Coroner to the Stars' is the compelling story of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, who served as Chief Medical Examiner for Los Angeles from 1967 to 1982.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:03AM
Friday, February 14, 2025

Slamdance Exclusive Interview: ‘My Omaha’ Filmmaker Nick Beaulieu by Kurt Gardner

'My Omaha' is the affecting documentary about a father and son — on opposite sides of the political spectrum — who find a way to connect during one of America’s most turbulent times.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Exclusive Slamdance Interview: ‘Standout’ Filmmaker Tanner Christensen by Kurt Gardner

This inspirational documentary tells the true story of a man who has battled through the adversities life has handed him to keep pushing through.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:36PM
Sunday, February 9, 2025

Film Review: The Opioid Crisis Hits Appalachia in ‘Hazard’ by Kurt Gardner

Writer/director Eddie Mensore’s Hazard exposes the damage that the opioid crisis is costing rural America, as seen through the eyes of its two protagonists.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:48AM
Saturday, February 8, 2025

Film Review: Frankie Muniz in ‘Renner’ by Kurt Gardner

Like Psycho rewritten for the AI generation, Renner is the story of a repressed genius whose latest computerized creation, Salenus, functions as both his life coach and dominating mother fig…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:36AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Movie Review: Metal Rules in the Hilarious ‘Heavier Trip’ by Kurt Gardner

The boy are back in town in this riotous follow-up to 2018's 'Heavy Trip.'

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:12PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024

Film Review: An Inspiring ‘Bastards of Soul’ by Kurt Gardner

Paul Levatino’s documentary tells the story of an up-and-coming Dallas-based soul/R&B band that takes an unexpectedly tragic turn.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:24AM
Thursday, March 21, 2024

SXSW Exclusive Interview: ‘Resynator’ Director Alison Tavel by Kurt Gardner

The director talks to ArtsBeat LA about her first SXSW award-winning documentary feature.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:02PM
Monday, March 11, 2024

SXSW Film Review: World Premiere of ‘Resynator’ by Kurt Gardner

Alison Tavel's moving documentary about her late father premiered on Sunday, March 10.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:42PM
Saturday, March 9, 2024

SXSW Movie Review: Natalia Santa’s ‘Malta’ by Kurt Gardner

Natalia Santa's emotional character study makes its world premiere at SXSW.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:48PM
Saturday, February 10, 2024

Movie Review: Slamdance Audience Award Winner ‘African Giants’ by Kurt Gardner

Well deserving of the Slamdance audience award, this intimate film is a tribute to brotherly love.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Movie Review: Slamdance World Premiere ‘Look At Me’ by Kurt Gardner

This fictional autobiography is a searingly personal look at a bisexual actor who is searching for affection while struggling with body image. It’s characterized as a fictional autobiog…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:42PM
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Review: Slamdance World Premiere ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’ by Kurt Gardner

Yiannis Niarros impresses as a method actor who finds himself becoming unable to separate performance from real life in writer/director Antonis Tsonis’s mesmerizing film.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:02PM
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Film Review: Exploitation Lives in ‘Roadkill’ by Kurt Gardner

If you don't delve too deep, 'Roadkill' is a fun '70s-style actioner.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:12PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Film Review: ‘Nightmare on 34th Street’ Is a Drag by Kurt Gardner

This ambitious English horror anthology is sadly a big ol' lump of coal in your Christmas stocking.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:32PM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Film Review: Jake Busey in ‘Pig Killer’ by Kurt Gardner

Based on the true-life exploits of a notorious serial killer, this outré film is definitely not for the weak of heart.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:06PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Film Review: Zom-Rom-Com ‘As We Know It’ by Kurt Gardner

Three friends fight off the zombie apocalypse in Josh Monkarsh's amusing comedy — with Pam Grier!

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:54PM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Film Review: Documentary ‘Texas, USA’ Traces the State’s Progressive Movement by Kurt Gardner

This documentary follows the candidates, activists and organizers who are showing what real progress looks like in a red-controlled state.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:34AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Film Review: British Suspenser ‘The Latent Image’ by Kurt Gardner

Alexander McGregor Birrell's slow-burning thriller arrives this month from Cinephobia Releasing.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:49PM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023

Voices from the Hollywood Fringe: ‘The Sentence’ Actor/Co-Director Ainsley Ferrell by Kurt Gardner

USC freshman Ainsley Ferrell talks about a play she feels passionate about.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:42PM

Voices from the Hollywood Fringe: Troy Peterson, Star of ‘Disrobed’ by Kurt Gardner

Peterson talks about the show's triumphant return to the Fringe.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:24PM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Voices from the Hollywood Fringe: ‘Prince Harry: Live! at Coachella’ Writer/Performer Chris Chianesi by Kurt Gardner

The composer/performer talked to ArtsBeat LA about premiering his show at the Fringe.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:36PM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Voices from the Hollywood Fringe: ‘The Arsonist of Venice’ Writer/Star Blake Shields by Kurt Gardner

The writer, star and co-director of this world premiere talks to us about the play.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:06PM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Film Review: The Completely Ridiculous ‘Exorcism in Utero’ by Kurt Gardner

The ridiculous title may make you think it is a mess. Yes it is.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:07PM
Monday, April 3, 2023

SXSW 2023 Review: ‘This World Is Not My Own’ by Kurt Gardner

This is a rewarding documentary with an approach takes the genre in unique directions.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:24PM
Friday, March 24, 2023

SXSW 2023 Film Review: ‘Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life’ by Kurt Gardner

This absorbing documentary paints a portrait of a visual artist whose creativity and quest for truth is boundless.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:32PM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

SXSW Review: The Splendidly Surreal ‘Chronicles of a Wandering Saint’ by Kurt Gardner

This impressive debut by an Argentinian filmmaker is a joy to watch.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:34PM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Slamdance Review: ‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ by Kurt Gardner

The story of passionate activists seeking to legalize marijuana all around the country is told in this absorbing documentary.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:40PM
Thursday, June 2, 2022

Fringe Performer Chris Murphy Talks About ‘The Pale Gypsy’ by Kurt Gardner

A new arrival in Los Angeles, Chris Murphy is making his debut at the Fringe with this solo show.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:03PM
Friday, May 27, 2022

Fringe Producer Adam Bradshaw Talks ‘Blood Pig’ by Kurt Gardner

The show's producer talks about this offbeat comedy that is making its world premiere at the Fringe.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:54AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre