Jordan Riefe

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Jordan Riefe is an author who also writes about film and the fine arts for The Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian, LA Times and Los Angeles Magazine.

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‘Black Box’ Opera Reboots a Classic Form for a New Era

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Sep 1, 2016 A hipper, grittier, more casual version of opera is attracting the interest of young audiences It could save the venerable art form, plagued by certain stereotypes, from a dusty fate A hipper, grittier, more casual version of opera is attracting the interest of young audiences. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

To Fight the Anti-Choice Juggernaut, Documentary Builds a Barricade of Personal Experiences

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 13, 2016 "Abortion: Stories Women Tell" avoids politics, instead letting women share accounts of how they coped with governmental restrictions on the procedure. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Racist Mecca, a Black Architect and Odious Politics That Refuse to Die

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 8, 2016 “Blueprint for Paradise,” in its world premiere in Los Angeles, is powered by an odd, real-life California tale of a pre-war Nazi center and its acclaimed designer, Paul Williams Sadly, the political rot explored by the play survives: Check out the 2016 presidential campaign “Blueprint for Paradise,” in its world premiere in Los Angeles, is powered by an odd, real-life California tale of a pre-war Nazi center and its acclaimed designer, Paul Williams. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Oliver Stone Warns Against Surveillance Capitalism and ‘Pokémon Go’

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Jul 28, 2016 The “Snowden” filmmaker believes technology will lead to totalitarianism, and his points about domestic spying and data mining should not be dismissed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Inside and Outside the 90th Academy Awards

Carrie Rickey and Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 5, 2018 Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

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