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Gary Shteyngart’s memoir proffers the rhetorical zest and caustic wit of his novels, but it lacks their satiric edge.
Read MoreDavid Plante’s non-fiction and fiction are of a piece. There is the honesty of a writer who is willing and able to, first, face himself, then, write what he sees, and then, allow the world to see his seeing.
Read MoreArts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, theater, visual arts, author readings, and dance that’s coming up in the next week.
Read MoreChester Theatre Company productions often remind me of concerts in a chamber music series that feature musicians who have worked together for long periods of time.
Read MoreFilm critic Roger Ebert was a complicated man and this documentary does a superb job of exploring his different sides, detailing the evolution of his personality over the decades.
Read MoreA Coffee in Berlin is described accurately in its publicity as “a slacker comedy.”
Read MoreSince then, they have remained as indefatigable as ever in terms of writing, recording, and touring.
Read MoreNeil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers wears surprising well after nearly half a century, with the help of minimal, subtle updating of topical references.
Read MoreThis year’s Boston French Film Festival (July 10 through 27) proffers a just-about 50-50 mix of male and female directors.
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