Latest Articles by Jason Fraley
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Column: Kevin Hart hosting the Oscars could be a teachable moment for us all
As the Oscars approach, some are urging Kevin Hart to reconsider hosting Hollywood’s biggest event. Should he choose to accept, it could be a powerful lesson on growth, responsibility and acceptance.
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Movie Review: ‘Bird Box’ is no ‘A Quiet Place,’ it’s a ‘Happening’ phenomenon
Sandra Bullock stars in a trending horror flick that’s setting Netflix records.
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January entertainment guide 2019
Which fun events should you hit around the D.C. area in January?
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Movies, TV shows to look for in 2019
Last year brought plenty of great movies and TV shows. So, what’s in store for 2019?
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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.
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Best movies of 2018
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley ranks the best movies of 2018.
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In Memoriam: Celebrity Deaths 2018
Before we turn the page to 2019, it’s important to look back at the famous people we lost in 2018. Here is a chronological look back at those who died this year.
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Movie Review: ‘Aquaman’ treads water in scattershot origin story
“Aquaman” is a prequel “sea-quel” that will likely please fans of the comics, while non-fans will be ready to come up for air. The waterlogged flick packs plenty of nods to comic-book iconography but lacks the script structure for less-familiar audiences.
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Q&A: ‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins breaks down ‘Beale Street’
After winning Best Picture for “Moonlight,” Barry Jenkins breaks down his follow-up film “If Beale Street Could Talk.” WTOP’s Jason Fraley sits down with Jenkins and “Beale Street” star KiKi Layne.
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Top 25 Christmas Movies
Which movies and TV specials should you watch this holiday season?
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Q&A: Compassion trumps greed in Ford’s Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
Scrooge sees the light in Ford’s Theatre’s annual holiday production of “A Christmas Carol,” now through Dec. 30.
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Movie Review: Emily Blunt is spot-on as spit-spot ‘Mary Poppins’
The Disney umbrella magically unfurls once more for “Mary Poppins Returns,” a wonderfully whimsical sequel thanks to a spot-on performance in the “spit-spot” title role and a surprisingly enchanting script of quips: “I was flying my kite and got it caught on a nanny.”
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Concert Capital: DC explodes into America’s next big music town
Local music venues hope D.C. will rival Austin, Nashville and New Orleans for live music.
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Q&A: Washington Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ celebrates 15th anniversary at Warner
Artistic Director Julie Kent is excited for her company’s 15th year of Tchaikovsky’s iconic holiday production.
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Q&A: Buddy the Elf sings into Olney Theatre Center in ‘Elf: The Musical’
The beloved 2003 holiday flick is adapted into “Elf: The Musical,” at the Olney Theatre Center, now through Jan. 6. WTOP catches up with lead actor David Schlumpf.
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