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Book Interview: Leonard S. Marcus on Robert McCloskey and the Art of the Picture Book

September 13, 2014
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The centennial of the author of Make Way For Ducklings is being celebrated with a series of lectures by scholar Leonard S. Marcus.

Film Review: “The Drop” — A First-Rate Noir Thriller

September 13, 2014
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The Drop‘s characterizations never go beyond hapless noir archetypes, but sharp dialogue, superb performances, and the unpredictable convolutions of the plot keep the viewer on edge.

Music Review: Boston Calling 2014 — A Weekend of Crazy Weather and the Festival’s Strongest Lineup Yet

September 12, 2014
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The fourth edition of Boston Calling boasted the music festival’s strongest lineup to date and the performances did not disappoint.

Movie Review: “Expedition to the End of the World” — Cool Beauty Marred By Too Much Hot Air

September 12, 2014
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As expected, Expedition to the End of the World is visually stunning. The problem is that we needed to see more of the world and hear less yakking from the humans who inhabit it.

Theater Review: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” — Is This Meal Really Necessary?

September 11, 2014
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When it comes to race relations, America has a lot on its plate — there is no good reason to serve leftovers.

Concert Review: Dancehall pioneer Tiger Returns — A Blast From the Reggae Past

September 9, 2014
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The evening was not just a pleasurable throwback to ’80s digital reggae riddims, but drew on the misogyny and homophobia that dominated reggae during that era.

Arts Commentary — Big Money for Artist Activists From the Robert Rauschenberg Estate

September 8, 2014
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It’s important for there to be funds, curators, institutions, and audiences for art that can speak truth to power in unconstrained ways.

Fuse Classical Music Preview: Worcester Chamber Music Society’s 2014-15 Season — Creative, Occasionally Offbeat

September 8, 2014
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Worcester Chamber Music Society is a top-notch chamber ensemble based in central Massachusetts, a region not exactly overflowing with resident, headline-grabbing professional classical music groups.

Classical CD Reviews: Camerata Pacifica plays John Harbison; Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov perform Beethoven

September 8, 2014
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Camerata Pacifica does right by John Harbison. And when it comes to Beethoven’s music for cello and piano, Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexander Melnikov are tops.

Fuse Concert Review: Steely Dan — Too Cool to Play the Nostalgia Card

September 8, 2014
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If you’ve still got your collegiate cynicism, Steely Dan is still the perfect band to feed it.

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