Latest Articles by Jason Fraley
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‘My kingdom for a horse’: ‘Richard III’ steals throne at Shakespeare Theatre
Actor Matthew Rauch shares why ‘Richard the Third’ is one of Shakespeare’s most challenging, yet rewarding roles. Shakespeare’s epic play hits Shakespeare Theatre now through March 10.
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‘Our image on the big screen’: DC Black Film Festival founder works to advance women, people of color in media
AU alum Kevin Sampson is a cinematic renaissance man from his Arlington TV show “Picture Lock” to the first-ever D.C. Black Film Festival.
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Oscars reverse decision after backlash, will now air all categories live
WASHINGTON — After major backlash, the Oscars will present all categories after all. Variety reports the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences held a Thursday night meeting with top cinematographers, after which Academy President John…
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Movie Review: ‘Isn’t it Romantic’ is a cute rom-com spoof
Rebel Wilson plays a cynical New Yorker who hits her head and wakes up in a PG-13 world of romantic comedy cliches.
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Top 50 Hollywood romances
You had us at hello! WTOP film critic Jason Fraley ranks the best Valentine’s Day flicks.
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Column: Oscars broadcast will be different, for better and for worse
The Academy’s decision to scrap the broadcast of four categories is just the latest shift in a tumultuous journey for this year’s Oscars.
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Q&A: ‘Twelve Angry Men’ demands innocent until proven guilty at Ford’s
Ford’s Theatre revives the 1954 teleplay that became a hit 1957 movie about 12 jurors deliberating a murder case. See it now through Feb. 17.
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Movie Review: Everything is average in ‘Lego Movie 2’ as gimmick wears thin
WTOP film critic Jason Fraley said the Lego gimmick is starting to wear thin in the fourth installment.
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Wolf Trap reveals summer lineup
Nas and Kacey Musgraves are just some of the artists performing this summer at the rustic Virginia venue. See who else is in Wolf Trap’s summer lineup.
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VOTE: Who should win at the Grammys?
Vote for who you think should win Sunday night at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.
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Ford’s Theatre’s ‘The Wiz’ leads 2019 Helen Hayes Award nominees with 13
Which local theater productions will compete on May 13?
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Q&A: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin” salutes Harlem Renaissance at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre’s newest show celebrates the jazz music of Fats Waller and will make you “feel like you’re in a 1930s nightclub.”
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Q&A: Arena Stage chronicles Putin’s rise in ‘Kleptocracy’ world premiere
How did an ex-KGB agent become Russian president? The answer lies in this world premiere play at Arena Stage.
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Movie Review: ‘Cold War’ is a stark, elliptical romance in post-war Poland
Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski delivers his Oscar-nominated follow-up to his Oscar-winning “Ida.”
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February Entertainment Guide 2019
Which events should you check out around the D.C. area in February?
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