Lino

In “LINO”, what truly grabs you is Cowart’s magnetic performance - an amalgam of impeccable #movement,# comedic prowess, and on-the-fly adaptability. It's rare to witness such raw talent that leaves an indelible mark…👣

...Yet, as we plunge into this "Black Mirror"/“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” mash up, the narrative feels like swimming in an open sea with just a snorkel – vast, mysterious, and often directionless…🤿🌊

...The sci-fi-esque premise is intriguing: erasing a memory of love results in erasing oneself. It’s an age-old debate of nature vs nurture, portrayed here in a deeply personal and technological context…🩶

...But where the narrative stumbles is its navigability. Cowart, in his writing, ventures into a myriad of alleys and subplots. For example, John Wilkes Booth’s recurring presence, although a nod to the theatricality of history and perhaps its interplay with personal memory, often felt like an unexpected detour from an already winding path…🛣️

...This isn't to detract from Cowart’s magnetic performance. Adaptable, raw and honest, Cowart is a beacon amidst the story’s fog😶‍🌫️ And while the narrative occasionally strays into convoluted territory, it's reminiscent of the fragmented way memory itself operates. Yet, the question remains: Is deliberate obscurity a narrative choice, or an unintended pitfall?

...In short, “Lino" is a dichotomy: a star performer trying to find his identity in a play that struggles with its own. Though it desperately needs a narrative compass, there’s beauty, chaos, and undeniable talent here🧭 2/5

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