Entertainment Arts & stuck to his head? Have you wondered what Miami will potentially look like if we ignore rising sea levels? Don’t worry, we’ll have row- boats. Although Lisa Joy’s (Westworld) 2021 sci-fi thriller Reminiscence was mostly filmed in New Orleans (one of the main locations was that city’s abandoned Six Flags — creepy!), the production crew shot aerial drone footage of the Magic City, then CGI’d permanent high tide and dreariness. The film scored a decisive 36 percent splat on Rotten Tomatoes and inspired New York Times critic Manohla Dargis to label it “highfalutin, lightly enjoyable mush.” Thanks for the memories, Hugh! BES T AR T-HOUSE CINEMA Coral Gables Art Cinema 260 ARAGON AVENUE CORAL GABLES, 33134 786-472-2249 GABLESCINEMA.COM The past few years have been a struggle for art houses around the world. Coral Gables Art Cinema, along with O Cinema and the Tower, have made it through those dark times. This year, Gables set itself apart by continuing its commitment to connecting the community through carefully curated cinema programming and adding a fresh point of view. That new perspective came in the form of filmmaker April Dobbins taking the role of programming director. In addition to stan- dard art-house fare, like the latest Almodóvar and Oscar nominees, Dobbins’ keen eye brought in adventurous films like The Pink Cloud, the daring Gagarine, and future cult classic Strawberry Mansion. Politically charged cinema from Chad (Lingui: The Sa- cred Bond) and Palestine (Huda’s Salon) of- fered thought-provoking tales from nations underrepresented in mainstream curation. Perhaps most memorable and impactful, “Strong Black Leads,” a ten-film salute to Black cinema, eclipsed the perfunctory Black History Month programming of the past, pointing to the depth and variety of Black representation in American cinema. This was the year the Coral Gables Art Cinema under- lined the “art” in art cinema. BES T MOVIE THEATER AMC Sunset Place 24 5701 SUNSET DRIVE, #300 (IN THE SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE) SOUTH MIAMI, 33143 305-740-8904 AMCTHEATRES.COM 22 22 A fixture in South Miami since the late 1990s, the AMC Sunset Place 24 continues to offer blockbuster films, award contenders, and in- ternational and independent cinema. With a whopping 24 screens in operation, it is a bona fide megaplex that offers a variety of options for your viewing pleasure. The mall where it resides has seen better days, but you can still find great places to eat and drink before or after the movie. In contrast to some newer theaters in the area, Sunset keeps costs relatively rea- sonable and offers a discounted ticket on Tues- days. Equipped with 3D, IMAX, and Dolby Cinema, AMC Sunset Place 24 beats sitting on the couch when you want to watch a big, brash Hollywood spectacle. It’s what Nicole Kidman means when she says, “Dazzling images on a huge silver screen. Sound that I can feel.” BES T THEATER COMPANY Miami New Drama 1040 LINCOLN ROAD (AT THE COLONY THEATRE) MIAMI BEACH, 33139 305-674-1040 MIAMINEWDRAMA.ORG Miami New Drama does the opposite of what many other theater companies do: It purposely avoids the well-known crowd fa- vorites. While Broadway hits and other popular productions rake in ticket sales elsewhere, Miami New Drama eschews the status quo with seasons that consist of mostly new, world premiere plays and mu- sicals. They proudly embrace their role as a smaller, hyperlocal theater company by aiming their work directly at Miamians, with stories that reflect the city’s culture. The Cuban Vote, an iteration of Shake- speare’s Taming of the Shrew, premiered at the Miami New Drama’s home base, the Colony Theatre in April 2022, exploring lo- cal politics. During the height of the pan- demic, when many theater artists were jobless, the company produced ”The 7 Deadly Sins,” a series of seven commis- sioned short plays performed in empty Lin- coln Road storefronts for limited audiences. That bold risk paid off when “Sins” won a 2021 Drama League award for Interactive or Socially Distanced Theater, placing MND on the national stage. Bravo! BES T A CTOR Wendy Regalado WENDYREGALADO.COM Known by her fans as “La Barbie Domini- cana” – or Dominican Barbie – this Miam- ian has become a total mainstay in TV, theater and film in Miami, the U.S., Domini- can Republic and well beyond. Spanish speakers will know Wendy Regalado from the hit Nickelodeon telenovela “Grachi,” where she played Lucía. She’s also starred as Dulce in “La Suerte de Loli” on Tele- mundo and “La Fuerza de Creer 2” on Uni- visión. Earlier this year – and perhaps her biggest gig to-date – she wrapped filming for the new Disney+ Latino miniseries “4Ever” with Latin music mega-stars, CNCO. As for local theater, she’s appeared in several recent Miami productions, too, spanning “Bodas de Sangre (“Blood Wed- ding”) at Goodlet Theatre and Performing Arts Center to “Much Ado About Nothing” at Trail Theater. In between all of her enter- tainment endeavors, she even hosts her own “Wellness by Wen” digital program focused on nutrition, beauty and wellness. Regalado is as dynamic as it gets and is Miami’s shini- est star here in 2022. BES T DANCE COMPANY Dance Now! Miami 305-975-8489 DANCENOWMIAMI.ORG Founded in 2000 by Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini, Dance Now! Miami has become one of the city’s most re- spected dance companies thanks to its fo- cus on modern and contemporary dance. From traditional programs on the stage to immersive site-specific productions, Dance Now! Miami pushes forward what dance can and ought to be in the 21st Cen- tury. It prides itself in teaming up with other artists and dance companies, like its recent collaboration with the legendary Limón Dance Company. DN!M presents various series throughout the year, includ- ing Masterpiece in Motion, which honors dance’s rich legacy, and New Voices, in which choreographers from across the U.S. expose Miami audiences to new trends in dance. Miami is certainly a cosmopolitan city, but it’s nonetheless impressive that- such a forward-thinking company calls our city home. BES T DANCER Sin Silva @SIN.SILVA (INSTAGRAM) They don’t call Sin the “ass of South Florida’’ for nothing. Pole dancers and burlesque per- formers alike are often left out of the “dancer” quota, but leave it to Sin Silva to effortlessly merge the gap. Their seductive spectacle en- tices audiences of all kinds with an androgy- nous showgirl-meets-drag aesthetic. From fire-eating to whip-cracking, Sin is modern- izing and redefining the world of burlesque. Each flip, dip, and kick makes watching them feel like...a sin. Catch them Friday nights starting at 8:30 at the Outcasts Show at Geor- gie’s Alibi Monkey Bar (2266 Wilton Dr., Wil- ton Manors; 954-565-2526; alibi.lgbt). BES T LGB T Q+ PAR T Y QueerParties by Supernatural Haus QUEERPARTIES.COM Gather your girls, gays, and theys to live up your most magically eccentric fantasies at the party of literally all parties. Perreo the house down at the recurring and traveling ware- house social, QueerParties, organized by Su- pernatural Haus. It’s a function where you don’t have to look the part to attend, but you do have to preregister on the QueerParties website if you’re not on the guest list. 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