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, ...
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 ...
Wrapped in a sparkling black dress bejeweled with faux spider webs, Jennifer Lopez teared up before a crowd of more than 2,000 people after the premiere of “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” “I’ve been ...
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Film Review, a movie directed by Bill Condon, written by Terrence McNally, Manuel Puig and Bill Condon and starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Bichir, ...
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 ...
Jennifer Lopez comes up just a little short in a movie about the escapist power of musicals. By Elisabeth Vincentelli When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we ...
Tonatiuh and Diego Luna appear in "Kiss of the Spider Woman" by Bill Condon, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Credit: Sundance Institute Kiss of the Spider Woman has a rich ...