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WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll”

February 14, 2019
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Russian Doll is television made to be savored.

Theater Review: “Who is Eartha Mae?” — Lady Sings the Sultry

February 14, 2019
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Anchored by the assured direction of Cailin Doran and Jade Wheeler’s dazzling performance, Who is Eartha Mae? sings with truth.

Television Commentary: “The Sopranos” 20 Years Later — American Viciousness, Legitimized

February 13, 2019
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I find it a little disturbing how The Soprano’s themes seem to have culminated in the election of our current President.

Theater Review: The Importance of Being Seriously Insignificant

February 12, 2019
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What makes Portland Stage’s production of Earnest such a delight is its physicality.

Dance Review: Mark Morris Dance Group’s — Fab Four Plus

February 12, 2019
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Mark Morris and Ethan Iverson chose songs from the famous album for reflection and extrapolation. What they made is an entertainment, a romp for the company’s terrific dancers.

Coming Attractions: February 10 through 26 — What Will Light Your Fire

February 10, 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.

Book Review: “The Rebels and Other Short Fiction” — The Irish, Defeated

February 9, 2019
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This fine collection of short fiction reinforces Richard Power’s reputation as a master storyteller.

Visual Arts Review: RISD Museum’s “Bona Drag” — A Captivating Look at Gender Subversion

February 9, 2019
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RISD Museum’s well-curated show Bona Drag is a powerful act of remembrance.

Jazz CD Review: Quinsin Nachoff’s “Path of Totality” — Splendidly Distinctive

February 8, 2019
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Path of Totality is a distinctive recording, put together with great attention to form and detail — and performed with enormous skill.

Film Review: “Arctic” — An Icy Thriller

February 8, 2019
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Arctic avoids existential symbolism for the sake of expressing authentic emotions, most of them thanks to Mads Mikkelsen’s performance, a quiet tour de force.

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