Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently.
Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away
The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson
Film Remembrance: D. A. Pennebaker — Documentarian Extraordinaire
D. A. Pennebaker was inventive, dogged, and had the ability to win people’s trust.
Theater Review: Company One’s ‘Greater Good’ Takes Us on a Tour of Privilege. Literally.
Greater Good is a fiercely compelling piece, confronting its audience with a complex exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our day.
Television Review: “Fire in the Maternity Ward ” — On the Knife-Edge Between Humor and Outrage
If, like me, you tend to see laughter as a form of catharsis then a serious question is raised: is laughing at nihilistic humor all that healthy?
Jazz Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2019 — Exalting Diversity
“It’s not something to be tolerated,” saxophonist Kamasi Washington said. “It’s something to be celebrated.”
Film Review: “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” — Chekhov’s Flamethrower
Quentin Tarantino delights in exhausting his audiences as much as he does in entertaining them.
Arts Fuse Podcast #18: The End of an Era
Have no fear! The Arts Fuse podcast will be returning soon in a new format.
Film Review: “Luz” — Strangely Compelling Retro Horror
A genre debut as self-assured as Luz is always exciting.
Book Review: “We Are All Good People Here” — From All Sides
We Are All Good People Here is an enormously insightful examination of how dangerous suggestible people can be, to those around them and to themselves.