Melhor do que isso só mesmo o silêncio, melhor do que o silêncio só joão (The only thing better than [music] is silence, the only thing better than silence is João)—Caetano Veloso (“Pra Ninguém”)
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Classical CD Review: Bravo Leoš Janáček — A Marvelous Serving of his Vocal Music
This album led me to choose, for a summer project, to listen to all of the music of Janáček — and it has been a complete delight
Book Review: Unburied
David Treuer’s expansive new history of native America from 1890 to the present looks with skeptical, Indian eyes from inside simplistic American symbols and narratives.
Theater Review: “Dear Evan Hansen” in Boston is Broadway-Worthy
The touring company of Dear Evan Hansen is every bit as good as its Broadway counterpart.
Theater Review: “Selling Kabul” — Those Who Remain Behind
Selling Kabul poses many questions from the point of view of people seldom represented on the American stage.
Coming Attractions: July 14 through 30 — What Will Light Your Fire
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
Visual Arts Review: “Renoir: the Body, the Senses” — Beauty and Dismay
When he is at his best, few can match Renoir’s charm and popular appeal.
Film Review: “Under the Silver Lake” — Through a Glass Blindly
Under the Silver Lake would be infuriating were its Charlie Kaufman-inspired adventures not so entertaining.
Film Review: “Crawl” — Home Invasion of the Creepy-Crawlies
This is a perfect guilty pleasure, an old fashioned B-movie without a franchise, explosions, overly recognizable actors, or exhausting mano a mano violence.
Theater Review: “Rock and Roll Man” — Ambitious Musical Fun
If you enjoy singing and dancing in your theater seat to the sound of good music while learning a bit about American cultural history and its personalities, you will enjoy this show.