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Let’s face it, we could all use a celebration of renewal and togetherness that crosses cultural (and political) borders.
Read MoreIn this pointed book about the harm done by the super-rich, Ingrid Robeyns is out to convince us that limiting wealth, and reallocating it, will result in a better life for all of us
Read MoreWatch “Five Broken Cameras” as “No Other Land” finds its way to festivals beyond Berlin. By then, the forced displacement of people in the West Bank will look gentle compared to the relentless siege of Gaza.
Read MoreThe director did his research: he rode with EMTs so the Asphalt City’s grim vision is real and convincingly ramped up.
Read MoreHere are some recommendations of old and new streaming picks: some are leaving very soon, some should be around for a while.
Read MoreThe week’s poem: Kayla O’Meara’s “How to take the plunge”
Read MoreIt is well established that the lyrics to the song on “Queen II” that’s directly about the painting (called “The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke”) originate from a poem Richard Dadd wrote about his picture. What’s never been established though is exactly how Freddie Mercury became aware of this poem.
Read MoreIn “Problemista,” Julio Torres has managed to make the trauma of the undocumented immigrant, struggling to stay in America, as amusing as it is agonizing.
Read More“The hardest part of the book for me to write was the conclusion. It’s a very dark book. I didn’t want to write a dark conclusion, but I also didn’t want to be Pollyannaish about it.”
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Music Commentary: A Deep Dive into The Mothers of Invention’s “Plastic People”
Frank Zappa’s tight editing ensured that “Plastic People” was a compelling aural creation, and his fierce confidence compelled listeners to pay attention to the words.
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