Ironically, Mixing Colours is best experienced by taking in its video presentations.
Book Review: “Four Futures” — Surprisingly Relevant ‘Social Science Fiction’
Peter Frase envisions how our current bedeviling social contradictions and economic abuses may play out in the future.
Book Review: Clive James and the Rewards of Writing Poetry
English writer Ian Shircore’s book-length study gives Clive James’ poems the loving attention they deserve.
Arts Commentary: Behind Closed Doors — Music to Make Love By During a Pandemic
It’s important at this time to keep our relationships going, even as we hunker down in fear behind four walls. Thankfully, “The Ultimate Foreplay List” is here.
It’s important at this time to keep our relationships going, even as we hunker down in fear behind four walls. Thankfully, “The Ultimate Foreplay List” is here.
WATCH CLOSELY: A Holland of the Mind — “Ares” is a Cultic Thriller
Netflix’s Ares is a glossy sociopolitical/supernatural thriller from the Netherlands.
Jazz Album Review: Liberty Ellman’s “Last Desert” — Going the Distance
Last Desert proves that guitarist Liberty Ellman and his group can dance when they want
Television Review: “Little Fires Everywhere” — Suburbia Ablaze
Little Fires Everywhere borders on being binge worthy; it’s a shame Hulu didn’t release all the episodes of the series at once.
Shelter in Place Attractions: April 5 Through 21 –What Will Light Your Home Fires
In the age of COVID-19, Arts Fuse critics have come up with a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music — mostly available by streaming — for the coming weeks. More offerings will be added as they come in.
Book Review: “You Will Never Be Forgotten” — Curiouser and Curiouser
Whatever might be dark about these stories may also be — since they’re reliably witty and frequently very funny — a welcome distraction and relief from current events.
Opera Album Review: Rossini’s Pre-fab Opera, “Edoardo e Cristina,” Turns Out to Be First-Rate
The practice of re-using large chunks of an opera for a new plot and new words may sound implausible to us, but in Rossini’s hands the result is delightful and surprisingly coherent.