In addition to generalizations about Asian cultures — the voice actors come from a variety of Asian, but not all Southeast Asian, backgrounds — there are other issues a grown-up viewer might object to.
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Arts Reconsideration: The 1971 Project — Celebrating a Great Year in Music (June Entry)
Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and this month’s list includes Leonard Bernstein, Leon Russell, The Faces, Carla Bley, and Rod Stewart.
Visual Arts Interview: The Colonial Elephant in the Room — Talking with Barnaby Phillips, author of “Loot: Britain and The Benin Bronzes”
Last week, just a month after the publication of Loot in the US, the Met in New York announced that it was returning two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.
Film Review: “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” — Getting Close to a Legend of Pop Music
What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.
Theater Review: “Tiny Beautiful Things” — A Memorable Search for Answers
The GSC production of Tiny Beautiful Things supplies a 90-minute catharsis, an opportunity to deal with all we’ve bottled up over the last 15 months or so.
Classical Album Review: Saint-Saëns Symphonies courtesy of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège and Jean-Jacques Kantorow
A welcome entry in complete sets of Camille Saint-Saëns’ five symphonies — a composer of his caliber deserves a wealth of viewpoints.
Jazz Album Review: Saxophonist Ivo Perelman and Pianist Matthew Shipp — Creating Potent, Laser-like Thoughts
Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp’s duets will draw in and fascinate listeners who are open to intelligent, virtuosic, and intimate improvisations, simultaneously logical and free.
Book Review: “What You Can See From Here” – Hopefully Romantic
There is enough candor and humor, along with a handful of bracingly moody characters, to make Mariana Leky’s vision of perpetual love compelling.
Book Review: “Broadway Goes to War — American Theater during World War II”
For many dramatists, the label of ‘leftism’ was not pejorative: it was about fighting for human decency and political reform.
Coming Attractions: June 13 through 29 — What Will Light Your Fire
As the age of COVID-19 wanes, Arts Fuse critics have come up with a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues if the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.