Adaptations are a funny thing. In 1976, author Manuel Puig published the novel Kiss of the Spider Woman, which he then adapted into a stage play in 1983. 1985 saw the release of the film adaptation, ...

A largely lackluster musical with a compelling cast who get underserved at nearly every turn, Bill Condon’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is an experience defined by missed opportunities. It boasts ...

The writer-director turned to everything from all-time classics like "Singin' in the Rain" to obscure titles like "Nancy Goes to Rio." Kiss of the Spider Woman, now in theaters, heavily references ...

The highly-anticipated movie musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman" will be released in theaters nationwide Friday. The film is based on the 1976 novel and the Tony-winning stage version, and stars ...

Bill Condon's Kiss of the Spider Woman challenges a belief I've long held: that in order for a musical to succeed, it must have memorable musical numbers. For these reasons alone, this movie shouldn't ...

Broadway musical adaptations can be quite challenging, particularly given the remarkable performances by icons such as Chita Rivera and Vanessa Williams in the titular role in “Kiss of the Spider ...

The part of Luis Molina, the gay prisoner with a penchant for Hollywood’s Golden Age at the heart of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” has been good to actors over the years. It’s what got William Hurt his ...

Jennifer Lopez had her sights on landing the starring role in the 1996 movie adaptation of the musical “Evita.” “I went to audition for ‘Evita’ for [director] Alan Parker,” Lopez said Wednesday night ...

Jennifer Lopez stars as a mid-century movie star, Ingrid Luna, channeling the likes of Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, and Lana Turner. Writer-director Bill Condon shares some of the obvious and more ...