Jeffrey Kare
@jeffreykare.bsky.social
Contributing Editor for BroadwayWorld
Contributing Writer for Gold Derby
Founder of Kare Reviews
Contributing Writer for Gold Derby
Founder of Kare Reviews
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Jeremy Allen White could potentially tie Michael J. Fox with a Golden Globe win this year.
Jeremy Allen White could tie Michael J. Fox with a Golden Globe win for Best TV Comedy Actor
Michael J. Fox already has four trophies in this category, while Alan Alda has six.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Jeremy Allen White could potentially tie Michael J. Fox with a Golden Globe win this year.
In my latest pIn my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Ryan Coogler could become the first black filmmaker to win a Golden Globe this year for writing or directing.
‘Sinners’ mastermind Ryan Coogler would be the first Black filmmaker to win Golden Globes for directing and screenplay
His hit vampire horror-musical, 'Sinners,' is nominated for seven awards.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
In my latest pIn my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into how Ryan Coogler could become the first black filmmaker to win a Golden Globe this year for writing or directing.
This is a PREVIEW highlighting some of the guests I was able to have on the Kare Reviews Podcast in 2025. Which includes conversations with Ron Fassler, Albert Bramante, David Silverman, Jackie Dempsey, Justin Humphreys, Kathy Voytko, and Danielle Hope.
Reflections on 2025 (Preview)
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December 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
This is a PREVIEW highlighting some of the guests I was able to have on the Kare Reviews Podcast in 2025. Which includes conversations with Ron Fassler, Albert Bramante, David Silverman, Jackie Dempsey, Justin Humphreys, Kathy Voytko, and Danielle Hope.
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of movie sequels that have performed the best at the Oscars...and follow-ups to Best Picture nominees that turned out to be misfires.
The best and worst of sequels at the Oscars, from ‘Lord of the Rings’ to ‘Joker.’ Where will ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ rank?
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' hopes to best both its predecessors at the Academy Awards.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of movie sequels that have performed the best at the Oscars...and follow-ups to Best Picture nominees that turned out to be misfires.
Last night, I caught AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in IMAX 3D. Today, I give my review.
AVATAR: FIRE & ASH Movie Review
Directed By James Cameron; Screenplay By James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, & Amanda Silver; Story By James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, & Shane Salerno; Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Last night, I caught AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in IMAX 3D. Today, I give my review.
Last night, I caught the national tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car ac...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Last night, I caught the national tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
Yesterday, I caught up with HAMNET in theaters. Today, it received 6 Golden Globe nominations. Now, I give my review.
HAMNET Movie Review
Directed By Chloé Zhao; Screenplay By Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell; Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe, Olivia Lynes, and Noah Jupe. Based on Maggie...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Yesterday, I caught up with HAMNET in theaters. Today, it received 6 Golden Globe nominations. Now, I give my review.
Last night, I caught Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s production of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Today, I give my review.
Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-...
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December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Last night, I caught Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s production of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Today, I give my review.
Last night, I caught JAY KELLY on Netflix. Today, I give my review.
JAY KELLY Movie Review
Directed By Noah Baumbach; Written By Noah Baumbach & Emily Mortimer; Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick....
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December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Last night, I caught JAY KELLY on Netflix. Today, I give my review.
Last night, I caught the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his ...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Last night, I caught the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
This past weekend, I caught up with TRAIN DREAMS. Today, I give my review.
TRAIN DREAMS Movie Review
Directed By Clint Bentley; Screenplay By Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar; Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Nathaniel Arcand, Clifton Collins Jr., John Diehl, Paul Schneider, Kerry Condon, and...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This past weekend, I caught up with TRAIN DREAMS. Today, I give my review.
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of stage-to-screen musical adaptations that have performed the best at the Oscars...and those that were aiming for the Oscars but turned out to be misfires.
The best and worst Broadway musical adaptations at the Oscars, from ‘Wicked’ to ‘West Side Story’ to ‘Cats’
Wicked: For Good hopes to improve on the two wins from its predecessors.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of stage-to-screen musical adaptations that have performed the best at the Oscars...and those that were aiming for the Oscars but turned out to be misfires.
I just got back from seeing WICKED: FOR GOOD. Now, I give my review.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Movie Review
Directed By Jon M. Chu; Screenplay By Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox; Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo, Michelle Yeoh, and...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I just got back from seeing WICKED: FOR GOOD. Now, I give my review.
Earlier this year, North Carolina Theatre closed its doors for good. So I thought I'd take one big trip down memory lane through each of the three productions from their youth conservatory I covered.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Earlier this year, North Carolina Theatre closed its doors for good. So I thought I'd take one big trip down memory lane through each of the three productions from their youth conservatory I covered.
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Last night, I caught Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN on Netflix. Today, I give my review.
FRANKENSTEIN (2025) Movie Review
Written for the Screen & Directed By Guillermo del Toro; Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Last night, I caught Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN on Netflix. Today, I give my review.
The other night, I caught Theatre Raleigh's production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Today, I give my review.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The other night, I caught Theatre Raleigh's production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Today, I give my review.
Every year, many will always have a favorite in the Oscar race they’ll be rooting for to go all the way. Although the topic of this discussion is about how Oscars shouldn’t matter that much when it comes to a film’s legacy.
Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar?
It’s that time of year again. I don’t mean the holiday season (even though it is always nice), I mean Oscar season. Every year, many will always have a favorite in the race they’ll be rooting...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Every year, many will always have a favorite in the Oscar race they’ll be rooting for to go all the way. Although the topic of this discussion is about how Oscars shouldn’t matter that much when it comes to a film’s legacy.
Tomorrow, my latest piece, 'Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar,' will be available to read on my website. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
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November 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Tomorrow, my latest piece, 'Why Longevity Matters More Than an Oscar,' will be available to read on my website. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of previous iterations (or in some cases, parodies) of "Frankenstein" at the Oscars.
‘Frankenstein’ vs. Oscar: The Academy Awards history of the iconic monster
A look back at how voters have recognized this reanimated corpse — and how Guillermo del Toro's version could top them all.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In my latest piece for Gold Derby, I dig into the history of previous iterations (or in some cases, parodies) of "Frankenstein" at the Oscars.
Last night, I caught Ali Stroker at Theatre Raleigh. Today, I give my review.
Review: Ali Stroker in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
In June 2016, my mom and I went to New York during Tony Awards weekend. On the day of the telecast, we both walked all the way to the Beacon Theatre (where the ceremony was taking place) while rehears...
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October 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Last night, I caught Ali Stroker at Theatre Raleigh. Today, I give my review.
Steven Jamail & Danielle Hope on WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL
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October 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Steven Jamail & Danielle Hope on WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL
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Tomorrow, my recent conversation with Steven Jamail and Danielle Hope about their new album, WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL, will be available on all podcast platforms. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
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October 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Tomorrow, my recent conversation with Steven Jamail and Danielle Hope about their new album, WITCH HUNT: THE MUSICAL, will be available on all podcast platforms. Although if you'd like some early access to it, become a Patreon member starting at $3/month!
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Last night, I saw KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in theaters. Today, I give my review.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (2025) Movie Review
Written for the Screen & Directed By Bill Condon; Starring Tonatiuh, Diego Luna, and Jennifer Lopez. Based on Terrence McNally, John Kander, & Fred Ebb’s 1993 stage musical adaptation of Manuel...
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October 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Last night, I saw KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in theaters. Today, I give my review.
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We have another Patreon exclusive episode out now on our page, After Hours! This time with @jeffreykare.bsky.social on the mic to discuss Sweeney Todd.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We have another Patreon exclusive episode out now on our page, After Hours! This time with @jeffreykare.bsky.social on the mic to discuss Sweeney Todd.
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Last night, I caught the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Maria von Trapp’s 1949 memoir titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. The Sound of Music tells the true story of Maria Rainer, a young, free-spirited, but troublemaking postulant at a c...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Last night, I caught the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Today, I give my review.