By drawing on the insight and humor in Don DeLillo’s novel, Noah Baumbach manages to find (at least for me) affirmation and comfort in this portrait of the randomness of contemporary existence.
Arts Remembrance: Dino Danelli of the Young Rascals
Thank you, Dino, for all you contributed to music and to the art of drumming.
Book Review: “Charlie’s Good Tonight” — A Rare Gift of Groove
Charlie’s Good Tonight does a fine job of illuminating Charlie Watts’ personality and paying homage to the drummer’s admirable legacy.
Music Interview: Singer Songwriter Robin Lane on a “Dirt Road to Heaven”
Singer and songwriter Robin Lane talks about the genesis of her new album. She will be performing live around New England with a new ensemble.
Film Review: “Blonde” — The Life of Marilyn Monroe, Art House Version
Crucially, Blonde lacks a sense of joy. As Marilyn Monroe crumbles into an alcohol and drug haze, this expressionistic version of her life disintegrates into a succession of discomforting, sometimes laughable, scenarios.
Film Review: “Fiddler on the Roof” — The Genesis of a Great Filmed Musical
Daniel Raim’s Fiddler’s Journey to The Big Screen is a terrific documentary about the creation of the titular film.
Arts Commentary: Containing Multitudes — Five Shows Explore the Intersections of Identity and Performance
In dealing with the turmoil of ‘real’ life, the art of illusion found in cinemas, theaters, and museums will help us regain a sense of who we are as communal beings.
Visual Arts Remembrance: Artist Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan was a remarkable artist and legendary figure in Maine and New York who passed away at the beginning of February.
Book Review: All About Mel Brooks — By Mel Brooks
This is Mel Brooks’ warm and amusing love letter to his golden years in comedy.
Film Review: “Cry Macho” — Not So Mucho Macho
Cry Macho is little more than nostalgia for the Old West of Hollywood.