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Film Review: “Cold Water” — An Early Masterpiece from Olivier Assayas

August 4, 2018
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A prescient work that introduces themes and imagery (particularly youth, nostalgia and urban angst) that have become central to Olivier Assayas’ oeuvre.

Theater Preview: Homage to Federico García Lorca

August 2, 2018
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A newly published book of translations and two upcoming Boston-area stage productions confirms the enduring elemental power of Federico García Lorca.

Reflections and Echoes: Colin Carr Plays the Complete Bach Cello Suites

August 1, 2018
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Overall, this was classy cello playing. Colin Carr relied on, and brought out, the inherent architecture of the Bach suites.

Film Commentary: Provincetown International Film Festival Gets Things Almost Right in Terms of Diversity

July 31, 2018
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Programming can make a difference in who feels invited to the table, and Provincetown International Film Festival has made it clear that diversity—especially supporting the work of female-identified filmmakers—is a top priority.

Theater Review: CSC’s “Richard III” — Divine Devilry

July 31, 2018
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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Richard III is a deft, gripping version of Shakespeare’s vision of malevolence, staged with verve and vision.

Book Review: “On The Couch” — A Beautiful Visual Tour

July 30, 2018
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On the Couch is an extraordinary coffee table book for anyone interested in “recumbency” and how the couch became the icon of psychoanalysis.

Film Review: “Custody” — When Home Isn’t Safe

July 29, 2018
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Viewers who have endured abusive domestic family situations may find their throats swelling, their hearts thudding, and their hands shaking.

Jazz CD Review: Vocalist Allegra Levy — Moonstruck

July 29, 2018
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Vocalist Allegra Levy is at her strongest when purveying certain specific moods — melancholy, playful, even lightly ironic.

Coming Attractions: July 29 through August 14– What Will Light Your Fire

July 29, 2018
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.

Jazz CD Review: Ronnie Cuber — “Live at Montmartre”

July 28, 2018
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Ronnie Cuber makes the high-speed acceleration sound lyrical as well as virtuosic; the band obliges with solos that come off as much more than your standard bop band running the changes.

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