Monthly Archives: September 2014

NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS on Peter Brook and THE VALLEY OF ASTONISHMENT

Written on September 29, 2014 at 6:26 pm, by

The New York Review of Books reviews The Valley of Astonishment and reflects on the career of Peter Brook.  Click here to read the review.

Praise for THE VALLEY OF ASTONISHMENT from THE VILLAGE VOICE

Written on September 24, 2014 at 1:59 pm, by

The Village Voice recently gave a rave review to The Valley of Astonishment, written and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne.  Click here to read the review.

THE VALLEY OF ASTONISHMENT is a TIME OUT Critic’s Pick!

Written on September 24, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by

Time Out New York has selected The Valley of Astonishment as a Critic’s Pick.  Click here to read the review.

FINANCIAL TIMES Reviews THE VALLEY OF ASTONISHMENT

Written on September 24, 2014 at 12:01 pm, by

Financial Times gives The Valley of Astonishment, written and directed Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne and featuring Kathryn Hunter, Marcello Magni, and Jared McNeill, a rave review.  Click here to read the article.

THE NEW YORK TIMES Praises THE VALLEY OF ASTONISHMENT

Written on September 19, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by

The New York Times praises The Valley of Astonishment in their review of this new work written and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne. Click here to read the review.

Julie Taymor on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Film in TIFF MAVERICKS Series

Written on September 18, 2014 at 4:32 pm, by

At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Julie Taymor premiered her film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and gave a talkback as part of the Festival’s Mavericks series.  Click here or view the video of the talkback below.  

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Film

Written on September 16, 2014 at 12:23 pm, by

Variety interviewed Director Julie Taymor and Composer Elliot Goldenthal on their new film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.  Click here to watch the video interview.

CULTURAL WEEKLY Calls A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Film Captivating and Mesmerizing

Written on September 16, 2014 at 12:16 pm, by

In their Toronto International Film Festival Diary, Cultural Weekly highlights the film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed Julie Taymor. Critic Tod Hardin says he was “captivated” and “mesmerized” by the film. Click here to read the full Festival report.

VILLAGE VOICE Selects TAMBURLAINE, PARTS I AND II as a Notable Fall Classic

Written on September 10, 2014 at 8:00 pm, by

The Village Voice looks at classic works coming to New York stages this Fall and selects Tamburlaine, Parts I and II as a notable selection, as well as The Valley of Astonishment.  Click here to read their Fall Preview article.

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Praises A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Film

Written on September 10, 2014 at 11:57 am, by

The Hollywood Reporter gave a rave review to the film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Julie Taymor, which premiered on September 8 at the Toronto International Film Festival.  Click here to read the full review.