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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.

Book Review: “Yoga” – A Valiant But Flawed Exercise in Overthinking

September 15, 2022
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Emmanuel Carrère’s novel powerfully satirizes intellectual pretension but at the expense of engaging storytelling.

WATCH CLOSELY: Post-Emmy Recommendations

September 14, 2022
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Television is the new art cinema, chock full of superb examples of storytelling across multiple genres.

Book Review: “Let’s Do It: The Birth of Pop Music: A History” — An Enlightening Learning Experience

September 14, 2022
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A lot of history is jammed into this book, but the author manages to ruminate in an informative and engrossing way on 50-plus years of pop music.

Theater Review: “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” — “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose”

September 14, 2022
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Anna Deveare Smith’s examination of racism in America remains powerful, 30 years on.

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