Review
Faith is a very elusive thing in the transcendent “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell.”
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I’m not against the concept of a Whitman’s Sampler of C.K. Williams poems — but this problematic selection proves that it should not be a family affair.
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Even if the closing film was a complete and utter bust, I had a blast seeing some really great movies with fantastic crowds. See you next year, and as always, stay weird Boston.
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Three lesser-known innovators are profiled in these intriguing picture book biographies.
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Moppa Elliott is an important jazz composer and a dynamic leader. When he brings a group to our area (which happens only rarely), do not miss the gig. When he issues a new recording, pay attention.
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Critical to the success of “Cost of Living” is playwright Martyna Majok’s refusal to resort to tropes about people with disabilities and those who care for them.
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The Sinfonia of London and Susanna Mälkki with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra release recordings filled with color and beauty.
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This is an album that I recommend heartily to anyone who enjoys exquisite music making, stunning booklet artwork, and serious scholarship.
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This time around, I decided to go all in and totally movie-pill myself by seeing all 12 films in the feature line-up at the expense of my own sanity. Just kidding …
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Book Review: “3 Shades of Blue” — Transcendent Art, Despite Personal Demons
“3 Shades of Blue” is at its most compelling seen as an extended essay about drugs, creativity, the jazz life, and the mysterious nature of musical genius.
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