Have you ever watched something so visually striking that it stayed with you long after? That’s how I felt when I experienced Rebecca Hall’s Passing. Shot in luminous black and white, the film pulls you into a world where every…
Archives for May 2025
The Velvet Frame: Marie Antoinette (2006)
Step Into the Scene Silk slippers on marble floors. A pastel macaron held like a secret. A girl crowned too early, blinking into a court that watches her like a performance. She is thirteen. She is Austrian. She is silent…
10 Years Later: How Hamilton Revolutionized Musical Theatre
In 2015, Hamilton didn’t just open it detonated. It arrived like cannon fire on Broadway, rewriting the rules in iambic pentameter and internal rhyme, dressed in 18th-century coats and 21st-century swagger. A decade later, the dust hasn’t settled it’s settled…
Manon 2019 Met Opera: I Can’t Top the Costumes, But a Statement Has Been Made!
If I were heading out to the Manon 2019 Met Opera, I would certainly want my look to be just as memorable as the breathtaking costumes on stage. The opera is all about grandeur, elegance, and timeless beauty, so I’d…
Manon 2019 Met Opera Production: A Stunning Blend of Passion, Ambition, and Visual Opulence
Some performances pull you in with their sheer opulence, and the Met Opera’s 2019 production of Manon is no exception. From the moment the curtain rises, you’re immersed in a world of lavish sets, stunning costumes, and music that stirs…
Curtain Call Conversations: Stylish Yet Comfortable Home Viewing Outfits
Let’s be honest watching a ballet, opera, or musical at home is a whole event. And if you’re like us, you want to feel comfortable without sacrificing style. Whether you’re hosting a solo Cinematic Soirée or inviting friends over for…
Cinematic Soirées: Frida A Colorful Afternoon of Art, Flavor, and Style
For this special afternoon edition of Cinematic Soirées, we’re diving into the world of Frida a biographical film that celebrates the life, art, and vibrant spirit of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This movie is an immersive journey into the bold…
May Watch Party: Exploring Opera and Bold Reimaginings in the Performing Arts
May at The Retreat is a celebration of storytelling through art. This month’s Watch Party lineup invites us to explore the lush drama of opera and the bold reimagining of a classic tale. From emotional intensity to sparkling sophistication, these…
Artful Escapes: Santa Fe & Albuquerque, NM Where the Arts Meet the Desert Sky
There are places that feel like they’ve always been waiting for artists to arrive and Santa Fe is one of them. Together with Albuquerque, this part of New Mexico holds a rich arts scene that’s as much about the land…