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07/14/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/the-national-broadway-tour-of-suffs-a-night-to-remember/
Check out my review of the National Broadway Tour of SUFFS!

06/16/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/the-marital-arts-film-the-furious-is-short-on-story-and-too-long-on-action/

Bonnie DeShong The Furious takes place in Asia. We aren’t told where in Asia. We follow a journalist, Matia (JeeJa Yanin), who is following a lead on children being kidnapped in this city. She is found out, and an amazing fight scene takes place. Wang Wei (Mo Tse), a mute handyman whose daughter R...

06/16/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/im-hooked-on-netflixs-the-boroughs/

Bonnie DeShong I usually don’t have the opportunity to sit and watch television, let alone binge-watch a series; however, recently, a friend, knowing I like sci-fi and horror films, suggested I check out the Netflix series The Boroughs. I popped my popcorn, sat in the middle of my bed, ready for w...

06/03/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/backrooms-wait-for-streaming/

Bonnie DeShong BACKROOMS is a science fiction psychological horror film in which Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a failing discount furniture store owner, is separated from his wife and forced to live in the store. He is seeing a therapist named Mary (Renate Reinsve) to try to understand his situation. We...

06/03/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/i-love-boosters-isnt-lovable/

By Bonnie DeShong I Love Boosters is a film that tries to mix comedy, crime, and horror, but seems to get lost along the way. With a promising lineup like Keke Palmer, Taylour Paige, and Naomi Ackie playing members of The Velvet Gang, you’d expect a thrilling ride. However, the movie flips between...

05/12/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/is-god-is-so-disturbing-you-cant-turn-away/

Bonnie DeShong Photo Credit – Patti Perret Is God Is began as a play written by Aleshea Harris. In 2018, a production directed by Taibi Magar opened Off-Broadway at Soho Rep, running from February 6 to March 11, and won 3 OBIE awards. Fast forward to 2026, and Aleshea Harris has brought the story ...

05/06/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/steppenwolfs-new-show-is-a-windfall-of-emotions-realizations-music-and-questions/

Bonnie DeShong Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney set this play in Chicago. Henri “Mr. Mano” Tamaño (Michael Potts) has worked hard to own his home and raise his children. His oldest adopted child, Marcus (Glenn Davis), is dead but hangs around having conversations with Mono on a da...

05/01/2026

Tune into Bonnie's Eye and Friends tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 AM - Noon on JAM98. We will have great conversations, a review of The Devil Wears Prada 2, and a great conversation with Glenn Davis and Michael Potts, two of the stars of the production WINDFALL, now playing at the Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre!

04/28/2026

https://bonnieseyetothesky.com/the-devil-wears-prada-2-is-a-great-and-satisfying-way-to-finish-the-story/

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is a great and satisfying way to finish the story.

04/21/2026

For 35 years, Teatro Vista Productions has brought authentic stories to stages and screens for audiences across disciplines, experiences, mediums, and diaspora. They have a hit with their production, BOTH, now playing at the 1700 Theater in collaboration with Steppenwolf Ensemble Theatre.

Bonnie DeShong BOTH, part of a collaborative effort between Teatro Vista Productions and Steppenwolf Theatre Company, is a gripping and intense theatrical experience. The story centers on Xochi, portrayed by Paloma Nozicka, who grapples with the trauma of her twin brother Sebastian’s disappearance...