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James Lapine’s charming documentary explores the life of Rose Styron, who at the age of 96 still reigns as the undisputed queen of “The Vineyard,” as she calls it.
The Lehman Trilogy is epic in its proportion and ambitions, so it is ironic that it sacrifices opportunities to probe troubling topics.
More reviews of noteworthy documentaries at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
Anna Ziegler’s play is based on a true story that still resonates powerfully: how science (and society) hides uncomfortable truths.
Along with its oversized fantasy, I’m a Virgo comments on Black bodies, capitalism, and socioeconomic barriers.
It’s really a feat — to meld the imaginary with the truth, but Open Throat does it just smashingly.
WasFest was a unique spread of mostly Blue Note artists covering classic albums of either their own or their inspirations, and the first two nights offered a range of jazz permutations.
WasFest is a very welcome addition to Boston’s arts landscape, invaluable because it invites artists to push themselves forward while they acknowledge their still powerful influences.
Perhaps more impressive — though too late to evolve further given the group’s impending finale after eight years and more than 200 shows — was the growing roles and comfort level shown by Dead & Company’s younger charter members.

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