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Thomas Floyd @ThomasFloyd

Journalist covering movies, theater, television, soccer and other scattered things. Writing and editing for The Washington Post. Free for freelancing.

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Thomas Floyd@ThomasFloyd
18 Nov 2024
PSA: You can find me on Bluesky (thomasfloyd.bsky.social) and Threads (thomaslfloyd)
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Sat down for a cup of tea with Auli‘i Cravalho — the star of the biggest movie on the planet (“Moana 2”) and one of Broadway's buzziest shows (“Cabaret”) — to discuss stretching herself onstage while also returning to the character who made her famous. washingtonpost.com/entertain…

What do ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Cabaret’ have in common? Auli‘i Cravalho

The 24-year-old actress can simultaneously be seen on Broadway as Sally Bowles and on-screen reprising her animated Disney princess.

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“I wasn’t worried. I believed in us. Unfortunately, we just didn’t get it today.” Reporting from Kansas City as Marta and Orlando deny the Spirit another playoff comeback and win the #NWSLChampionship. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Marta’s Pride denies Spirit to claim its first NWSL championship

Washington fell behind in the first half on a Barbra Banda goal and couldn’t find an equalizer during a 1-0 loss in Kansas City, Missouri.

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“We have two leaders on opposite ends of the field.” Ahead of tonight's #NWSLChampionship, I wrote from Kansas City about Aubrey Kingsbury and Ashley Hatch — two veterans who, amid plenty of turnover and adversity, are still book-ending the Spirit lineup. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

As the youthful Spirit chases a title, two veterans have stepped up

Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury and striker Ashley Hatch have overcome challenging campaigns to help Washington return to the NWSL championship game.

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“In these four years of being pro, I’ve learned that failing is honestly such a beautiful thing.” Profiled Trinity Rodman, the Spirit star who pivoted from a disappointing World Cup to a breakout Olympics and, now, another NWSL title game. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Trinity Rodman has learned how to fail. She’s better for it.

The Washington Spirit star and U.S. soccer standout learned from her setbacks on her way back to the NWSL title game.

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As the #Wicked movie hits theaters, I spoke to seven Elphabas — Idina Menzel, Stephanie J. Block, Ana Gasteyer, Jennifer DiNoia, Mandy Gonzalez, Lindsay Mendez and Mary Kate Morrissey — about one of Broadway’s most empowering roles washingtonpost.com/entertain…

Seven Elphabas from ‘Wicked’ talk going green and defying gravity

Idina Menzel and others open up about the pleasures and perils of playing Elphaba, the iconic “Wicked” character.

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“It kind of feels like a fairy tale. This team just never says die.” Reporting from another thriller at sold-out Audi Field, where Hal Hershfelt's late equalizer and Aubrey Kingsbury's shootout heroics sent the Spirit back to the NWSL title game. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Spirit’s wild ride reaches NWSL title game after win over Gotham FC on PKs

Hal Hershfelt tied it in second-half stoppage time and keeper Aubrey Kingsbury was perfect on penalty kicks to send the Spirit to the championship game.

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Profiling Eddie Redmayne’s in today’s Post print edition … wapo.st/4flLL3d
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Sat down with Eddie Redmayne last month at his Lower Manhattan hotel to chat about audience scrutiny, his meticulous process, the Fantastic Beasts franchise's fate and his transformative performance in "The Day of the Jackal." wapo.st/4flLL3d

Eddie Redmayne and the art of obsession

The Oscar-winning actor with a penchant for transformation plays an exacting assassin in “The Day of the Jackal.”

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“When we were down a goal, I knew that our season wasn’t over and I didn’t miss my sister’s wedding for nothing.” Reporting from Audi Field on the Spirit's 2-1 extra-time win over Bay FC, in which Tara McKeown delivered with the season on the line. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Tara McKeown’s last-gasp strike saves the Spirit in playoff opener

McKeown delivered late in regulation before an own goal boosted the Spirit to a 2-1 win over Bay FC in extra time.

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The NWSL playoffs are underway and if you watch @WashSpirit on Sunday, you might catch the “Trin Spin” in action. Trinity Rodman has brought her signature move to the biggest stages for the Spirit and the USWNT this year. Here’s how she does it. washingtonpost.com/sports/in…

How Trinity Rodman does the ‘Trin Spin,’ her dazzling signature move

The “Trin Spin” encapsulates what has made Trinity Rodman one of the most exciting players in soccer and put her on a trajectory, her coaches say, to be the best player in the world.

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Reporting from Cary, N.C., on the Spirit’s 1-0 win over the Courage — a result that gave Washington the No. 2 playoff seed and home field advantage until the title game washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Spirit secures No. 2 seed in NWSL playoffs by clamping down on Courage

Washington prevailed, 1-0, and will open the postseason Nov. 10 at Audi Field against a quarterfinal opponent to be determined.

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Spoke to Jenny Slate about "Lifeform," a book about motherhood and the human experience that's packed with absurdist humor, magical realism and fanciful self-reflection washingtonpost.com/books/202…

Jenny Slate is inviting you to the dreamscape of her mind

The comedian’s second book, “Lifeform,” is an absurdist reflection on motherhood and the human condition.

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Emmy and Tony winner John Leguizamo, never lacking in brazen ambition, has spent the past five years consumed by a singular assignment: to write the next great American play. wapo.st/3zTODEZ

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John Leguizamo wanted there to be a great American drama for Latino actors to tackle onstage — so he set out to write it himself. Some five years later, "The Other Americans" is getting its world premiere at Arena Stage. washingtonpost.com/entertain…

John Leguizamo set out to write a great American play about a Latino family

Emmy and Tony winner John Leguizamo departed from his solo-show format for “The Other Americans,” which is getting its world premiere at Arena Stage.

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Analysis by Thomas Floyd: After defeating Panama in his U.S. coaching debut, Mauricio Pochettino will lead the Americans against Mexico on Tuesday. wapo.st/48bUmmi

Analysis | What to learn from Mauricio Pochettino’s debut as USMNT coach

After defeating Panama in his U.S. coaching debut, the Argentine will lead the Americans against Mexico on Tuesday.

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Ahead of the #USMNT's friendly against Mexico, I broke down the tactical lessons we learned from Mauricio Pochettino's first match in charge washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Analysis | What to learn from Mauricio Pochettino’s debut as USMNT coach

After defeating Panama in his U.S. coaching debut, the Argentine will lead the Americans against Mexico on Tuesday.

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Spirit stalwart Andi Sullivan sidelined for the year with torn ACL washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

Spirit stalwart Andi Sullivan sidelined for the year with torn ACL

The veteran midfielder has started 21 matches for a Washington team ravaged by injuries as the postseason approaches.

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Went to New York two weeks ago to do a pair of interviews in quick succession. Today, both stories ran in the Post! Over in Style, we have my profile of the wonderful Brittany O’Grady. And on the Weekend cover, you can find my piece on the inimitable Matthew Broderick.
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“If I was going to have a new experience, I wanted it to be properly new and fresh and exciting.” Having departed Manchester City, the club she’s supported since she was 3, England international Esme Morgan is starting to leave her mark with the Spirit. washingtonpost.com/sports/20…

She was a ‘geek’ in search of new adventures. It brought her to the Spirit.

Esme Morgan, a 23-year-old defender, came to the NWSL after seven years with Manchester City, her childhood club.

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