One can only hope that Gail Samuel’s hiring means that the BSO’s welcome-but-fitful efforts at expanding its repertoire and engaging the community of late will become central to its post-pandemic mission.
Review
Film Review: “A Glitch in the Matrix” – Do Socially Maladjusted Men Dream of Black Trench Coats?
A Glitch in the Matrix is nowhere near as unhinged as a Dinesh D’Souza “documentary,” but it’s mentally taxing to watch so many people describe the real world like it’s Minecraft.
Book Review: “No One is Talking about This” — Tale Of Two Realities
You will come away impressed by Patricia Lockwood’s skillful literary play — enjoy an escape from your own Internet miasma, and then be affected by a powerful contrast to it.
Classical Music Album Review: Two Scintillating Israeli Pianists
Two brilliant Israeli pianists have released exceptional musical offerings.
Television Review: Starz’s “Men in Kilts” — Far More than the Loch Ness Monster
Unlike other pretentious and/or earnest travel shows, Men in Kilts is downright jolly.
Film Review: “4×4” — Pedal to the Metal
Despite its potential for black comedy or moral sermonizing, 4×4 remains a gripping suspenser.
Book Review: “Under a White Sky” — Saving Ourselves and Nature
Can we correct some of the mistakes we’ve made and engineer our way out of a deadly climate crisis of our own making?
Film Review: “Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar” — A Mildly Frothy Farce
We’re desperate for some frothy good spirits, so welcome Barb & Star’s turquoise ‘n’ hot pink assault, forgive it for being mildly funny more often than wildly funny, and enjoy its modest pleasures.
Film Review: “The American Sector” — Meditating on Displaced Fragments of History
Over 75 segments from the Berlin Wall have found their way to the U.S., providing the subject for The American Sector, an amusing, quirky, and meditative road-trip/scavenger hunt.
Classical Album Review: Minnesota Orchestra plays Mahler 10
There’s much to admire in the color, character, and urgency of the Minnesotans’ playing and the overall strong direction from conductor Osmo Vänskä.