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Film Review: 1930’s “Ingagi” — An Elusive Beast from the Dark Shadows of American Cinema Emerges

March 22, 2021
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In its day, Ingagi raked in the crowds with a promise of weird African animals and “wild” women, and a teasing of bestiality.

Arts Commentary: In Memoriam, James Levine (1943-2021)

March 22, 2021
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Do any of his accomplishments – including James Levine’s raising the level of an orchestra’s playing to new heights – really excuse sexual predation?I’d argue in the negative.

Shelter in Place Attractions: March 21 through April 6 — What Will Light Your Home Fires

March 21, 2021
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In the age of COVID-19, Arts Fuse critics have come up with a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music — mostly available by streaming — for the coming weeks. More offerings will be added as they come in.

Film Review: “The Inheritance” — Brilliant and Necessary

March 21, 2021
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In its celebration of current-day Black culture, and of the vitality of Black youth, The Inheritance is an optimistic work.

Jazz Album Review: Big Bands, Ian Charleton and Schapiro17

March 21, 2021
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Two big bands, two different sides of the tradition.

Author Interview: Kevin Mattson on a Genuine Culture War — Punks versus Reagan

March 20, 2021
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The real culture war in 1980s America was waged by young people who were trying to create their own culture and jealously rejected corporate culture along the way.

Film Review: “Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched” — Definitive Documentary on Folk Horror

March 20, 2021
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There’s no question in my mind that Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched will remain the definitive work on the history of folk horror for many years to come.

Classical Album Review: Hilary Hahn’s “Paris” — A Thrilling Ride

March 19, 2021
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Violinist Hilary Hahn’s blend of musical curiosity, expressive savvy, and technical excellence doesn’t often appear in one person.

Book Review: “Mona” — No Prisoners Taken

March 19, 2021
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It isn’t always easy being beautiful, brainy, and talented.

Pop Culture Commentary: The Rise of the “Boomer Doomer”

March 18, 2021
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Hippie Boomers have morphed from being figures we were horrified to see victimized (think “Easy Rider”) to the kind of people that audiences are positively happy to see get their comeuppances.

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