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Theater Review: “The Doctor’s Dilemma” — Problem Solved
The ethical deliberations and the professional backbiting and banter of the doctors — in the skilled hands of the director and cast — are energized by genuine camaraderie.
The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 17
An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.
Theater Review: A Dated “Company”
Director Julianne Boyd is faced with a difficult challenge — dramatizing an outdated psychological travelogue.
The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 16
An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.
Jazz CD Review: “MONKestra, Volume Two” — Reinventing Monk
John Beasley and his big band doesn’t tame Monk or make him uncharacteristically pretty.
The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 15
An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.
Book Review: Richard A. Posner — A Rare Judge Who Tells Us How He Really Feels
Why didn’t a legal mind as brilliant as Richard Posner’s get to the Supreme Court? One suspects his candor and bluntness.
The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 14
An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.
From the Editor’s Desk
Coming Attractions: August 13 through 31 — What Will Light Your Fire
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
Music
Jazz CD Review: “MONKestra, Volume Two” — Reinventing Monk
John Beasley and his big band doesn’t tame Monk or make him uncharacteristically pretty.
Theater
Theater Review: “The Doctor’s Dilemma” — Problem Solved
The ethical deliberations and the professional backbiting and banter of the doctors — in the skilled hands of the director and cast — are energized by genuine camaraderie.
Film
Commentary — “Detroit” & Critical Red Herrings
I’m not going to see Detroit and that’s because I’m sure it will have the virtues of Kathryn Bigelow’s other films and the corresponding flaws.
Books
Book Review: Richard A. Posner — A Rare Judge Who Tells Us How He Really Feels
Why didn’t a legal mind as brilliant as Richard Posner’s get to the Supreme Court? One suspects his candor and bluntness.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts Interview: “Modern Fossils” — Skeletal Glimpses of the Future?
When I saw images of the sculptures made by Christopher Locke — a series entitled Modern Fossils – I was stunned
Dance
Dance Review: Skeleton Architecture — Embracing the Silence
I enjoyed the working-out of all this material, and the beautiful dancers, but I sometimes felt I was back in the consciousness-raising ’60s and ’70s.
Television
TV Commentary: A Little Real Talk about “Real Time”
Bill Maher’s once robust contrarian streak has shriveled over time.
Food
Fuse Food Review: “Yeeros” — A Splendidly Traditional Gyro Joint
What fun to have meat carved off the revolving spit!
Video Games
Fuse Video Game Review: “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D” — Worthy of a Cult
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is the video game version of Groundhog’s Day — you’re Bill Murray, and it’s brilliant.
Commentary
Visual Arts Commentary: The Berkshire Museum Violates Ethics to Sell 40 Works for $50 Million
Why is The Berkshire Museum a sinking ship?
Interview
Theater Interview: Critical Truth Telling and Praxis Stage’s “Julius Caesar”
Wonder why Boston theater is so bland, why there is so little political resistance?
Preview
Coming Attractions: August 13 through 31 — What Will Light Your Fire
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
Review
Theater Review: “The Doctor’s Dilemma” — Problem Solved
The ethical deliberations and the professional backbiting and banter of the doctors — in the skilled hands of the director and cast — are energized by genuine camaraderie.
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