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The Paper Tigers (PG-13) This martial-arts comedy is about three middle-aged former kung fu prodigies (Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, and Mykel Shannon Jenkins) who are forced to revive their talents to solve the murder of their master. Also with Yuji Okumoto, Jae Suh Park, Roger Yuan, Peter Adrian Sudarso, Yoshi Sudarso, and Matthew Page. (Opens Friday in Dallas)
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Above Suspicion (R) This thriller based on the first American conviction for the murder of a federal agent stars Jack Huston as an FBI man who has an illicit affair with his informant (Emilia Clarke). Also with Sophie Lowe, Austin Hébert, Thora Birch, Omar Benson Miller, and Johnny Knoxville. (Opens Friday in Dallas)
For some time now transgender actors have been campaigning Hollywood to start casting them in trans roles, as most trans roles have been played non-trans actors. Now, along comes a film that turns the trans actors issue on its head, a film in which a trans actress plays a cisgender pregnant woman.
Though Ed Helms is top billed, its transgender comedian Patti Harrison who walks away with the top acting honors in
Together Together, Nikole Beckwith s charming new comedy/drama about the relationship between a prospective single dad and his surrogate. Helms is quite good as a lonely guy who wants to be a dad more than anything in the world, but it s Harrison who takes center stage as the film progresses.
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ARTS
42nd Street Moon
The musical theater company presents Jason Graae in Perfect Hermany: A Musical Tribute to Jerry Herman, Also Featuring: Jacqueline De Muro, Kelley Dorney, Lauren Louise, and Lauren McGraw; thru May 2. https://42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams/
A.C.T. Out Loud
The Matchmaker on-demand thru May 2). $5-$50. https://www.act-sf.org/
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison s audio drama is performed by Aurora Theatre company; adaptation by playwright Lydia R. Diamond. Thru May 21. https://auroratheatre.org/
Broadway on AirBnB
Promotional-sponsored performances by a variety of talents: Tittus Burgess, cast members from
Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more, plus dance, yoga, tarot and circus classes. $10-$50. www.airbnb.com
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