Latest Articles by Jason Fraley
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Q&A: Signature Theatre sets Stephen Sondheim record by staging ‘Passion’
“Passion” marks Signature Theatre’s record 29th production of a Stephen Sondheim show. WTOP’s Jason Fraley catches up with the cast and director.
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Q&A: Glenn Close should finally win overdue Oscar for new film ‘The Wife’
WTOP’s Jason Fraley chats with Glenn Close, Christian Slater and director Björn Runge about their new movie “The Wife.”
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Movie Review: ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is Spike’s most inspired work in years
Denzel Washington’s son John David Washington stars in the true story of an African-American cop infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan in 1972.
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DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row
The second annual festival celebrates both the hidden figures of history and the rise of black superheroes.
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Rascals, Moody Blues alums bring Hall of Fame tunes to The Birchmere in Va.
Founding members of both The Rascals and The Moody Blues are coming to The Birchmere over the next week.
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Q&A: Jeff Daniels sings at Birchmere, reflects on most iconic screen roles
Jeff Daniels shares what it’s like playing music with his son and reflects on his most famous roles, from “Dumb & Dumber” to “The Newsroom.”
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Movie Review: Need a bigger shark? ‘Meg’ makes ‘Jaws’ look like a minnow
You’re gonna need a bigger boat, as Hollywood ups the ante with “The Meg,” a larger-than-life action/horror flick that plays it straighter than you’d think — for better and for worse.
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Column: The Academy’s Oscar changes just opened up Pandora’s envelope
The three changes to the Academy Awards are well-intentioned but will have unintended consequences. WTOP’s Jason Fraley explains in detail what’s good and bad about them.
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Q&A: Star of ‘The Color Purple’ talks musical adaptation at Kennedy Center
Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning novel became a Spielberg movie and Broadway hit — and now arrives at the Kennedy Center.
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Robert Redford to retire from acting
The 81-year-old actor and director tells Entertainment Weekly that his next movie, “The Old Man & The Gun” (2018), will be his final on-screen appearance after decades in the industry.
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Chills are multiplying! Sunset Cinema screens ‘Grease’ free in Georgetown
Get ready “Grease” fans! D.C.’s got chills — and they’re multiplying.
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Movie Review: ‘Christopher Robin’ is a charming live-action take on ‘Pooh’
Disney’s live-action remake of “Winnie-the-Pooh” will captivate children and take parents on a charming nostalgia trip.
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Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots headline Summer Spirit Fest at Merriweather
The 13th annual Summer Spirit Festival returns to Merriweather on Saturday and Sunday.
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Best action movies of all time
WTOP film critic Jason Fraley ranks the 25 best action movies of all time. See the full list of best movies in every genre here.
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Best adventure movies of all time
WTOP film critic Jason Fraley ranks the 25 best adventure movies of all time. See the full list of best movies in every genre here.
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