Posts

Film Review: “Love in Taipei” — A Beautiful Travelogue

August 23, 2023
Posted in , ,

The fact is that “Love in Taipei”’s appeal principally lies in Taipei itself: the film doubles as an extended advertisement for the city.

Book Review: “Mass Supervision” — The Need for Alternatives

August 23, 2023
Posted in , ,

In this valuable book, Vincent Schiraldi firmly establishes that the people currently on parole or probation – as well as the community at large – would be better off and safer if both systems were to disappear.

Film Review: “Werckmeister Harmonies” — Beautiful Premonitions of Disaster

August 21, 2023
Posted in , ,

Despite its depressing worldview, “Werckmeister Harmonies” is an exhilarating work of art, full of moments of grace, beauty, and even humor.

Dance Review: Complexions Contemporary Ballet — Creating Vivid Memories

August 17, 2023
Posted in , ,

This enormously talented company delivered a total assault on the senses at Jacob’s Pillow.

Theater Review: “The Ding Dongs” — Alarmingly Out of This World

August 15, 2023
Posted in , ,

Perhaps what’s most fascinating here is proof that Brenda Withers’ play has an evergreen quality to it. “The Ding Dongs” may prove to be prophetic.

Rock Album Review: Andrew Bird’s “Outside Problems” — Weighty Experiments

August 14, 2023
Posted in , , ,

The album may be loose and jagged, but there are no half-baked moments because Andrew Bird’s ear for rhythm, and his impressive improvisational skill, are too inventive to ever be dull.

Film Review: “Red, White & Royal Blue” — A Too Magical Romance?

August 14, 2023
Posted in , ,

Sanitized as it is, “Red, White & Royal Blue” is a sign of progress — a queer rom-com has finally entered the fairy-tale film canon.

Watch Closely: “Painkiller” is a Saga of Cruel Greed

August 14, 2023
Posted in , ,

This limited series is not easy to watch, but “Painkillers” should be considered indispensable viewing because of the light it shines on the amoral face of corporate greed.

Coming Attractions: August 13 through 29 — What Will Light Your Fire

August 13, 2023
Posted in , ,

Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

Book Review: August Wilson — Poet, Pugilist, and Playwright

August 13, 2023
Posted in , , ,

Patti Hartigan’s biography is a workmanlike portrait of dramatist August Wilson that never delves deep enough into his poetic soul.

Recent Posts

Popular Posts

Categories

Archives