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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 17h

Hmmmm? I’m not sure about this.

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 1d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 23h

I gave it one more special treat

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 23h

Good film.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 1d

Jesus, Anthony Fantano is about to have an aneurysm.

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The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

The 250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far -- from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 1d

I am just DYING for the good people of our second city to hear that Cillian Murphy came from “some little town in Ireland”.

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Joe Griffin @thejoegriffin.bsky.social · 2d

I suspect he didn't say it, and that this is an Urban myth.

Mrs. Detective PikaBOO, Esq. @clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social · 4d

“I left my wife, Nicole Kidman, because I was sick of her, Nicole Kidman, needing me to have sex with her, Nicole Kidman” do you hear yourself man

Tweet from Daily Mail Celebrity @DailyMailCeleb
How Nicole Kidman's 'bottomless need for sexual attention' led to the end of her marriage to country music star Keith Urban: Nashville insiders open up to
ALISON BOSHOFF

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 3d

I’ll say one thing. There’s no way she’s making this up. That is not something you’d make up.

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Cethan Leahy @cethanleahy.com · 3d

Makes perfect sense to me *nods*

(Half of Bluesky throw their boots at me)

Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · 3d

Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 3d

I honestly pay no attention. I tried to play The Last of Us but just got bored with the plot.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 4d

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 4d

There you go. I thought having Space Invaders be about invaders from space was highly compelling.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 4d

Also, I do think one difference between the first generation hooked on video games (mine) and subsequent ones is in the area of “giving a shit about the plot”. Which I definitely don’t.

Isaac! At the Butler! @isaacbutler.bsky.social · 4d

Have you considered… reading a book?

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Indeed. I didn’t really have space to get into that. But I assume her vigorous response was an attempt to obliquely address some of the criticism she’s received.

Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

I roll my eyes at the absurd discourse around “Tilly Norwood” (while adding to it, I guess).

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Donald Clarke: Tilly Norwood, the AI actor with a hint of Meghan Markle

Reaction from industry professionals demonstrates how enormously jumpy everyone is about the threat

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

I was delighted to see you. The series is obviously an irresistible prospect, but it is still much better than it needed to be. Cut with the energy of an actual Scorsese joint.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

The people who really really hate Taylor Swift are again winning me over to her.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

It sounds like a medical procedure.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah…… I think you hate Taylor Swift.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Perfect

Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Oh I’d forgotten Livesey was in it.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Oscar speculation🚨

ANN LEE may not land in a clatter of categories, but, now it’s coming out this year, I’d say Seyfried offers Buckley the only serious challenge in best actress (though Jessie is still winning).

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Post a fictional comedian who definitely would accept an invitation to the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

I haven’t watched much (usually with my mother unsurprisingly). The series seems grand, much better than the last film, but, oddly, 50 years after Upstairs Downstairs, it was notably more deferential. Eileen Atkins and Jean Marsh conceived UD as being rooted first downstairs. (Most on YouTube I see)

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

I was amazed at how bad this was. Fascinating to think back to the best of Upstairs Downstairs, its obvious predecessor. Far less cosy than people remember. When the King visited, a servant impregnated by the Bellamys’ useless son was giving birth downstairs.

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Donald Clarke @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 9d

Okay. Bear with me here…

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