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Visual Arts Review: “Harry Dodge: Works of Love” — Meaning Comes Extra

February 27, 2019
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I fell for the Harry Dodge exhibition, but I confess to not entirely ‘getting the picture.’

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Film Homage: Stanley Donen is Why You Love the Movies

February 26, 2019
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On an elemental level, Stanley Donen’s films epitomize what we think of when we think of the best of Hollywood cinema.

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Theater Review: “Wrestling With Freedom” — Invaluable History

February 25, 2019
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The script offers an indispensable vision of American history from the point of view of African women.

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Coming Attractions: February 24 through March 12 — What Will Light Your Fire

February 24, 2019
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

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Film Review: 2019 Oscar-nominated Best Animation Shorts — Angst Galore

February 23, 2019
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The Oscar-nominated animation shorts are a dark lot this year.

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Film Interview: Syrian Filmmaker Talal Derki on his Oscar-Nominated Documentary — Separating Delusions from Mythology

February 23, 2019
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Syrian-Kurdish filmmaker Talal Derki on love and hate in his homeland and the “schizophrenia” of being an Oscar nominee.

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Book Review: “The Western Wind” — A Magisterial Murder Mystery

February 22, 2019
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The Western Wind turns out to be a beautifully written novel, a serious book of great depth, intention, and craft.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “Horror Noire” — A Canonical Documentary

February 20, 2019
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The film assembles an eclectic and impressive crew of actors, writers, directors and scholars to explore the representation of black characters and culture in (mostly) American horror cinema.

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Jazz CD Review: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron — Paying Expert Homage

February 20, 2019
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Smartly, Vanessa Ruben has gathered a strong group of collaborators, a number of whom knew Tadd Dameron personally and all of whom knew his music well.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “True Detective” — Mysteries of Mind and Soul

February 19, 2019
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This season of True Detective explores the figure of the cop as a permanently haunted man.

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