Review
Languid sameness dominated the Wang concert at times, though the acoustic strings and subtly submerged horns and percussion made the sonic scope of Sigur Rós’ music more delicate and human.
Billed as a queer woman’s spin on “The Shining,” “Bad Things” is a much more entertaining film in concept than it is in execution.
The fact is that “Love in Taipei”’s appeal principally lies in Taipei itself: the film doubles as an extended advertisement for the city.
In this valuable book, Vincent Schiraldi firmly establishes that the people currently on parole or probation – as well as the community at large – would be better off and safer if both systems were to disappear.
Despite its depressing worldview, “Werckmeister Harmonies” is an exhilarating work of art, full of moments of grace, beauty, and even humor.
This enormously talented company delivered a total assault on the senses at Jacob’s Pillow.
Perhaps what’s most fascinating here is proof that Brenda Withers’ play has an evergreen quality to it. “The Ding Dongs” may prove to be prophetic.
The album may be loose and jagged, but there are no half-baked moments because Andrew Bird’s ear for rhythm, and his impressive improvisational skill, are too inventive to ever be dull.
Sanitized as it is, “Red, White & Royal Blue” is a sign of progress — a queer rom-com has finally entered the fairy-tale film canon.
This limited series is not easy to watch, but “Painkillers” should be considered indispensable viewing because of the light it shines on the amoral face of corporate greed.
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