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Watch Closely: “The Killing”/”Forbrydelsen”: Original Sin

August 28, 2021
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This is the Danish series that may well have inspired a juggernaut of provocative stories generated by life in these cold, civilized, but often dark Scandinavian lands.

Film Review: “He’s All That” — An Unnecessary Retread

August 27, 2021
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Is Gen Z this nihilistic? If so, a much darker, even zanier version of She’s All That would have been more fitting and far more entertaining.

Film Review: “Together” — (Two Can Be as Bad as One)

August 26, 2021
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A mismatched couple, trapped at home by government decree, try to maneuver and bicker their way through a COVID lockdown.

Television Review: “What If…?” — Marvel’s Alternative History

August 25, 2021
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There’s plenty of amusement to be found in exploring ‘what could have been’ in the Marvel universe.

Film Review: “On Broadway” — A Love Letter to the Return to Normal

August 24, 2021
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If the theater really mirrors life, then you can bet we’re in for some drastic changes and adjustments, even on Broadway.

Classical Album Review: François-Xavier Roth and Les Siècles — “Stravinsky: Ballets Russes”

August 24, 2021
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Texturally, François-Xavier Roth and Les Siècles’ serve up diaphanous performances.

Film Review: “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed” — (Painting by Plunders)

August 23, 2021
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Television artist Bob Ross just wanted to share his love of painting with viewers. His business partners had other ideas.

Coming Attractions: August 22 through September 6– What Will Light Your Fire

August 22, 2021
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As the age of COVID-19 wanes (or waxes?), Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.

Watch Closely: “Katla” — The Horror Beneath and Around Us

August 21, 2021
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A haunting vision of lost souls who emerge from the Icelandic ice, naked, hungry and seeking communion with those they left behind.

Film Review: “Fire Music: A History of the Free Jazz Revolution” — Informative but Incomplete

August 19, 2021
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What’s on the screen rings true, but Fire Music falls short of being fair to history.

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