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Our demanding critics choose the best (and the most disappointing) films of the year. .
With the release of Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. received a critically acclaimed overhaul and update.
The Grateful Dead’s music is moving forward with the help of musicians who are OK with the occasional look back over their shoulders.
A pair of our critics supply their favorite albums and live local concerts of the year.
Here’s a look back at the history of jazz recordings and a selection of ten of the best, plus one release from 2018 that has a good chance of being one of my favorites for many years to come.
This entertaining version of The Nutcracker reflects Boston’s rich multicultural diversity.
Shtisel offers a humane glimpse into the lives of people who would normally be shrouded from me by all sorts of religious and political barriers.

Commentary: Best and Worst Classical Recordings of 2018
Our critic’s year-end tally of the classical albums that, in looking back over 2018, stand tallest – plus a few that didn’t make the bar.
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