What is it about clashing swords and medieval England that inspires such pretentiousness?
Pig Iron Theatre Company opened its 10th anniversary season with a revival production of their acclaimed show Gentleman Volunteers at the Armory at 33rd and Market as part of a residency through Drexel University's Mandell Professionals in Residence Project.
Well, they weren't kidding. In typical 24 "kill everyone" style, the writers made quick work of beloved characters David Palmer and Michelle Dessler. Dennis Haysbert, who plays Palmer, apparently has better things to do like convince us we're in good hands with Allstate and a new TV series, The Unit, which premieres in March.
Long ago, in the times when Nintendo was an untouchable force, the company released what will perhaps be known as the most curious release in their storied history.
When considering a film called America Brown, you would probably expect that it engages in some kind of grand allegory (to the state of our country, perhaps?)