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Film Review: “Marty Supreme” — A Thrilling, Empty Trip Through Ego and Excess

December 24, 2025
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It can’t be denied that “Marty Supreme” is effective as a wild trip. It’s an immersive experience — not an analysis of its self-adoring anti-hero.

Arts Feature: NightWood at The Mount — A Magical and Deeply Spiritual Experience

December 24, 2025
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The intent was to create a winter display that had no religious message but that would illuminate The Mount at this darkest time of year, that would call attention to its wintry beauty. 

Arts Commentary & CD Reviews: On The Kennedy Center, Ben Folds, & Gustav Mahler

December 24, 2025
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What have Donald Trump and John F. Kennedy got in common? Besides the office they hold, not much. Certainly not an appreciation for the arts: Trump is to the field what McDonald’s is to fine dining.

Film Review: “Is This Thing On?” — Stand-Up Dramatics

December 24, 2025
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What’s harder … performing comedy onstage or making a marriage work?

Dance Review: Anne Plamondon Productions — Emotional Rescue

December 23, 2025
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In “Myokine”, the ensemble itself is under interrogation: can these dancers connect enough to rescue each other? Can they form bonds of solidarity?

Arts Feature: The Best in Popular Music 2025

December 23, 2025
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Our popular music critics pick some of the standout albums and live performances of 2025.

Poetry Review: The Devil’s Sonnets — John Berryman’s “Only Sing”

December 23, 2025
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Poet John Berryman’s choice of minstrelsy in his “Dream Songs” is not just a distraction that can be explained away by aficionados — it is impossible to excuse or forgive.

Coming Attractions: December 21 through January 5 — What Will Light Your Fire

December 21, 2025
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, visual art, theater, author readings, television, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

Music Feature: The Best Jazz Albums of 2025

December 21, 2025
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The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorite albums.

Theater Feature: Favorite Boston-Area Stage Productions of 2025 — The Year of the Ostrich

December 20, 2025
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Our critics salute the year’s outstanding productions, with some commentary on the state of the art.

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