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Performativity and perception are our ruination in ‘The Drama’
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (570+ words) Read Performativity and perception are our ruination in "The Drama" by Sammie Purcell for SaportaReport here. Early on in "The Drama," Charlie (Robert Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya) are practicing for the first dance at their wedding. They"re doing one…...
Atlanta Women’s Comedy Film Festival brings 'boutique' experience in seventh year
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (719+ words) Caroline King likes to keep the Atlanta Women's Comedy Film Festival intimate. It's not like major festivals where attendees shell out hundreds of dollars to stand in endless lines or cram into premieres. "I really like to think of us…...
Comedy & Conversations brings humor and healing to Atlanta audience
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) Trigger Warning: This story includes discussion of suicide attempts and suicide loss. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. Meghjani told the audience they never imagined the series would take…...
‘The Naked Gun’ is the comedy of the summer
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in "The Naked Gun." (Photo provided by Paramount Pictures) Credit: Paramount Pictures " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAK-FF-020R_0.webp?fit=300%2C188&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAK-FF-020R_0.webp?fit=780%2C488&ssl=1" /> During an early scene in "The Naked Gun," Frank Debrin Jr. (Liam Neeson) is kneeling in front of a…...
Laughing with, not at: How two Atlanta creatives use comedy to spark civic connection
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (504+ words) On Tuesday, June 10, more than 60 people packed into "Dad's Garage Theatre "for a live taping of the "What's Good, Atlanta?" podcast, a civic storytelling show that blends comedy, poetry and public interest. After the event, I spoke with Kendall and…...