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Visual Arts Review: “Robert S. Neuman: Works on Paper” — An Academic’s Odyssey

September 21, 2022
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Robert S. Neuman used modernism’s interest in abstraction and material accident to shape lively compositions that riffed on urbanization, biblical themes, war, the space race, indigenous rights, mental illness, and other topics.

Film Review: “Goodnight Mommy” — A Disappointing Redo

September 21, 2022
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This American remake does not have the power, the confidence of tone, or the aesthetic artistry to measure up to the horrifying original.

This American remake does not have the power, the confidence of tone, or the aesthetic artistry to measure up to the horrifying original.

At 2022 Toronto International Film Festival — “The Whale” and Two Excursions into History

September 20, 2022
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The Whale is a bracing two hour battle against destiny.

Book Review: “The Color of Time: Women in History, 1850-1950” — The Past, Colorized

September 20, 2022
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This coffee table book scan of women’s history is visually striking and consistently informative.

Television Review: Disney’s Live-Action “Pinocchio” — A Necessary Remake

September 20, 2022
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There are cringe-worthy moments as well as scenes of mesmerizing beauty in Disney’s live-action Pinocchio. But I’ll go against the critical grain and argue, for several small reasons, and for one big one, that it was necessary to make it.

Film Review: “Don’t Worry Darling” — Land of the Living Dolls

September 19, 2022
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As a satire on the power of male-dominated corporations to manufacture consent and conformity, Don’t Worry Darling is devilishly amusing. Though credibility is not its strong suit.

Arts Remembrance: Eric Jackson, Boston’s Voice of Jazz (1950-2022)

September 17, 2022
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Longtime GBH host Eric Jackson passed away earlier this morning.

At the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival — A Realistic Satire from Brazil, A Farce from Palestine

September 16, 2022
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At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there were celebrities, studio premieres and plenty of films with modest budgets that vied for attention.

Poetry Review: Helena Minton’s “Paris Paint Box” — Filled with Delight and Wisdom

September 16, 2022
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Poet Helena Minton deserves our attention; her verse is grounded in a close observation of nature and a love of language.

Film Review: Geek Out in “Moonage Daydream.” Oh, Yeah!

September 15, 2022
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A new documentary artfully and excitingly suggests what made David Bowie tick.

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