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Film journalist Kristen Lopez says Kate Hudson’s Academy Award nomination in "Song Sung Blue" is the latest occurrence of what’s been called “cripping up,” a term she defines as “able-bodied actors playing disabled people.”
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The trailer for “Song Sung Blue,” director Craig Brewer’s Oscar-nominated biographical drama about a Neil Diamond tribute act, sets up a familiar arc. While looking for glory, musicians Mike and Claire — played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson — find each other. And when the glory arrives, so do the struggles: alcoholism, addiction and, […] The post The Oscars love disability stories, but it’s complicated appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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When Heather and Darren Stevenson tell a love story on stage, it’s not an act. They have been married for 32 years and served as co-artistic directors of PUSH Physical Theatre for 25 years — by now, performing side-by-side is second nature. As part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebration, PUSH will host a homecoming […] The post PUSH Physical Theatre’s Heather and Darren Stevenson have built a life — and a company — together, on stage and off appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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Film journalist Kristen Lopez says Kate Hudson’s Academy Award nomination in "Song Sung Blue" is the latest occurrence of what’s been called “cripping up,” a term she defines as “able-bodied actors playing disabled people.” -
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