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Two new films take a poetic and fantastical look at the artifice of sensual surfaces to imagine the horrific realities beneath.
Read MoreBetter than Ezra may be more than a hardworking, nice-guy band permanently fated to be overshadowed by more significant artists.
Read More“Nothing Like the Sun” remains, for my money, among the best works of fiction inspired by Shakespeare’s life.
Read MoreJazz Week 2014′s theme of “No Walls: A salute to the power of jazz to bring people together” emphasizes the place of jazz on the world stage.
Read MoreAt this point, violinist Xiang Yu sounds like a mature artist ready to commence a major career.
Read MoreTenor Nicholas Phan and pianist Myra Huang are a superb duo, and the pair’s recital was easily one of the highlights of this year’s concert season.
Read MoreWhat makes “The Wholehearted” compelling is how it examines the metaphor of fighting as both a pubic career and as an aspect of domestic violence.
Read MoreIf Boy George had carried on in this vein — working the best of the old in with the new, and keeping the soul roots upfront — the night would have been a surprise triumph.
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Television Commentary: Whither Stephen Colbert?
Now that the dust has settled after the announcement that Stephen Colbert will be replacing David Letterman on “The Late Show” next year, it is time for some thoughtful analysis.
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