Review

Film Review: “Becoming Cousteau” – (To live on the land we must learn from the sea)

October 22, 2021
Posted in , ,

Jacques Cousteau’s journey, from wannabe pilot to protector of the seas, is chronicled in a new documentary.

Read More

Television Review: “Chucky” — The Doll’s Foul Play Continues

October 21, 2021
Posted in , ,

Syfy’s latest iteration of the killer doll remains as campy and violent as ever.

Read More

Book Review: “The Sum of Us” — Why We Are Divided

October 21, 2021
Posted in , ,

The Sum of Us shows how the economic and political powers-that-be have exploited race to split Americans into warring tribes trapped in a zero-sum game fighting for what’s left after the top 1% take 40% of the wealth.

Read More

Jazz Album Review: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett — Together Again, Memorably

October 20, 2021
Posted in , , ,

Even if this is a commercial confection, it’s worth taking seriously because it is very likely to be Tony Bennett’s final album.

Read More

Arts Reconsideration: The 1971 Project – Celebrating a Great Year in Music (October Entry)

October 19, 2021
Posted in , , , ,

Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes Los Tigres Del Norte, Santana, Gentle Giant, Sparks, and T-Rex.

Read More

Jazz CD Review: “Going for It,” the Harvie S Trio with Mike Stern and Alan Dawson

October 19, 2021
Posted in , , ,

This seven-song, hour-long release, drawn from three nights at the fabled 1369 Club, is, in a word, sensational.

Read More

Rap Album Review: Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO” — More than a Meme

October 18, 2021
Posted in , , , ,

With this satisfying album Lil Nas X has made one thing clear — he’s more than a meme.

Read More

Film Review: Getting “Dune” Right — Superheroes Critiqued

October 18, 2021
Posted in , , ,

One of the great strengths of this Dune is that it humanizes its protagonists. They are detailed human characters, which makes their assuming the mask of the White Savior all the more troubling.

Read More

Classical Album Review: A Completely Refreshing “Americascapes”

October 18, 2021
Posted in , , ,

A terrific album, commandingly played, that adds to our knowledge and appreciation of this too-long neglected repertoire.

Read More

Film Review: “Bergman Island” — Isle of Frustration

October 17, 2021
Posted in , ,

Bergman Island is a curious, intelligent film that suffers from a disappointing breakdown.

Read More

Recent Posts

Popular Posts

Categories

Archives