Month: December 2016
The story of The Daily Show is interesting to fans, but it’s also relevant to understanding the evolution of political satire.
Read MoreFouad Laroui’s striking collection of stories describes a world “where everything is foreign.”
Read MoreAmazingly, Isabelle Huppert’s career is peaking at an age (63!) when many actresses find themselves struggling to stay employed.
Read MoreOur demanding critics choose the best (and worst) films of the year.
Read MoreLara Downes’ America Again is a great album, and one with multiple layers of meaning.
Read MoreTrombonist Delfeayo Marsalis celebrates New Year’s Eve with a nifty little band.
Read MoreBill Rauch and company keep the superficial contrivances hurtling along at a fast enough pace so we aren’t given much time to think.
Read MoreThree CD reviews, including a disc featuring Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk teaming up to play less-than-barn-burning favorites by Brahms.
Read MoreSeveral of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.
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