Review
The themes of “Lizard Boy” would land more squarely—and more powerfully—with a teenage audience than they can with those of us who can only recall such a time in our lives.
An occasional feature that looks at current jazz albums of interest.
Optimistic, a canny survivor, relentless, genderfluid—poet May Swenson described herself as “I am one of those to whom miracles happen.”
The biographer puts far too much emphasis on Sam Shepard’s louche life, neglecting to provide much analysis about the value of his stage work, particularly on whether it will endure.
A preview of a few of the obscure gems and curios in this huzzah to Columbia Pictures.
While one hopes that never-before-released live shows are found and released, it is nice to revisit the start of Brian’s Wilson’s second-chance career.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival supplies some glimmers of optimism.
The exhibit highlights the interplay between Grace Hartigan and the circle of modern poets who became her friends, supporters, and in some cases, patrons.
Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” serves as a springboard for a memorable new vision by these inventive, multimedia theater artists.

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