Beyond its engaging plot and the tour de force performances by Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter is a gorgeous and sure-handed work of cinema.
Classical Music Album Review: Boston Modern Orchestra Project Plays John Harbison
A surprisingly moving collection, all of it mightily played and sung by musicians who clearly intuit John Harbison’s musical language.
Poetry Review: The Word-Whipped Verse of “Flame in a Stable”
Flame in a Stable admits the reader into the committed life of a literate, far-reaching, colloquial, passionate, playful, and witty poetic voice,
Film Review: “Sex Appeal” — Science Meets Teen Sex Romp
This is a fresh take on a teen sex comedy: someone who worships logic sets out to explore the complexity of sexuality.
Arts Remembrance: Film Critic Michael Wilmington — A Memory
Remembering film critic Michael Wilmington, a unique guy, and friend, whom I knew for 53 years.
Music Remembrance: Singer Ronnie Spector — 1943-2022
Brian Wilson tweeted: “I loved her voice so much and she was a very special person and a dear friend. This just breaks my heart. Ronnie’s music and spirit will live forever.”
Visual Art Review: Krzysztof Wodiczko — The Art of Interrogative Design
Both of these exhibits are examples of the artist as a 21st century shaman — a prophetic, as well as a creative, force.
Arts Reconsideration: The 1971 Project – Celebrating a Great Year in Music (January Entry)
Arts Fuse writers finish their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s triumphant list includes John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Fela Kuti, Laura Nyro, Judee Sill, and Lou Harrison.
Coming Attractions: January 9 Through 25 — What Will Light Your Fire
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.
January Short Fuses – Materia Critica
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.