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The story of The Daily Show is interesting to fans, but it’s also relevant to understanding the evolution of political satire.
Fouad Laroui’s striking collection of stories describes a world “where everything is foreign.”
Amazingly, Isabelle Huppert’s career is peaking at an age (63!) when many actresses find themselves struggling to stay employed.
Our demanding critics choose the best (and worst) films of the year.
Lara Downes’ America Again is a great album, and one with multiple layers of meaning.
Bill Rauch and company keep the superficial contrivances hurtling along at a fast enough pace so we aren’t given much time to think.
Three CD reviews, including a disc featuring Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk teaming up to play less-than-barn-burning favorites by Brahms.
Several of these discs, including the sublime Jim Hall-Red Mitchell collaboration, are unexpected pleasures.
I think any one of these releases would be received gratefully by a person who listens with both ears.
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