On this week’s episode, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark) takes a back set to let Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post) review the new Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, In the Heights. Did it make our panel’s toes tap with joy? Or did it make them check their watches? (Spoiler: the answer is yes.) And in controversies and nontroversies, we discuss a new documentary about the film Kids making waves on the festival circuit. Is enough being done to protect younger and non-professional actors? Also, make sure to a.) subscribe to Bulwark+ and then b.) check out our special bonus members-only episode on our favorite movies adapted from plays.
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'In the Heights' Review
I'm glad that you invited Alyssa to help out with this review. It's obnoxious to hear a critic who says he doesn't get musicals. Why even bother then? Your other critic was atrocious as well. He doesn't listen to lyrics! No wonder. I couldn't handle this review. Too much ignorance about musical theatre. It's like hearing a sportscaster who doesn't enjoy sports. You do a great disservice to all of us by taking this attitude. I can't trust your reviews about any other films now. This was beyond the pale. You're in the wrong business if you don't appreciate movie musicals.
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