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Concert Review: Old-School Boston Rockers Revisit the Christmas Comfort Zone

December 17, 2013
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At this time of year, a bit of silliness can be expected and even appreciated. The Fools doing a metal song about holiday-shopping stress? Of course.

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Fuse Food Commentary: The Fauvists of Cuisine — Test Tube or Taste Test?

December 16, 2013
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Molecular gastronomy, the application of scientific principles to the understanding of domestic and gastronomic food principles is shaking up the food world harder than Shake ‘n Bake.

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Film Interview: Oscar Isaac on “Inside Llewyn Davis”

December 16, 2013
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There was a moment when I turned around and thought, ‘I am definitely in a Coen brothers movie. This is crazy.’

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The Annual Arts Fuse Holiday Gift Roundup — Tips From Enthusiasts

December 15, 2013
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Wondering about what to give the arts and culture lover on your gift list? No problem—the sage writers for The Arts Fuse (with an assist from our readers) come to the rescue with thoughtful suggestions.

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Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas Sentiment

December 15, 2013
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Though disguised in holiday trappings, 1947’s “The Bishop’s Wife” is about human frailty, thwarted ambition, and the humble rewards that accompany doing the right thing.

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Fuse Best of 2013 — Music

December 14, 2013
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Arts Fuse Critics pick the best in music albums this year. Feel free to agree, disagree, and add your own favorites.

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Classical Music Feature: A Beautiful Friendship Between Food and Music — Boston Baroque and UpStairs on the Square

December 13, 2013
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Conductor Martin Pearlman and restaurant proprietor Mary-Catherine Deibel talk about their 35 year-old friendship.

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Visual Arts Interview: Doing Ad-Lib Art — Richard Thomas Scott Kicks Off “30 Paintings in 30 Days”

December 11, 2013
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Artist Richard Thomas Scott is currently working on his new Kickstarter project, “30 Paintings in 30 Days.” Sponsors pitch him inspirations (“Challenge me to paint something I’ve never done before!”) and he interprets them on canvas..

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Book Review: Fighting the Good Fight for the Press — Publishing the Pentagon Papers

November 29, 2013
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As the individual who quite possibly had the best seats in the house for the monumental legal battle that unfolded over the course of a few weeks in the summer of 1971, James Goodale provers invaluable morsels of insight and information.

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Film Interview: Will Forte on Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska”

November 27, 2013
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It was intimidating to go into a situation with a director (Alexander Payne) that you love so much and an actor (Bruce Dern) who has done so much and worked with so many amazing people.

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