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Children’s Book Review: Girls Rule! And Other Ways to Inspire Kids This Holiday Season

December 7, 2021
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Some splendid, new (and newish) books that are sure to inspire young children.

Music Documentary: “The Beatles: Get Back” — Back to Where They Once Belonged

December 7, 2021
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Who else, but The Beatles, could command this much attention, of this many people, for that long of a time, and still be interesting, even joyous?

Album Roundup: Adventurous Solo Performances from Jazz Pianists

December 6, 2021
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Solo performance is still a way ahead for jazz pianists, judging from four CDs released in 2021.

Concert Review: A Celebratory Tedeschi Trucks Band at Boston’s Orpheum Theatre

December 6, 2021
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For Boston, Derek Trucks designs the shows to celebrate Susan’s Tedeschi’s march from local clubs to being a commanding presence on concert stages around the world.

Rock CD Review: John Powhida International Airport — “This Phasor Sounds Divine”

December 4, 2021
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Like his idol, Todd Rundgren, John Powhida is a bit of a musical shape-shifter, evoking a broad range of styles but always with his unique and easily recognizable stamp.

Classical Concert Review: Pianist Conrad Tao in Recital

December 3, 2021
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During the pandemic months, Conrad Tao – who, in addition to being an exceptional pianist, is also an accomplished composer – has evidently been honing his skills as an improviser.

Television Review: “Single All the Way” — The Usual Holiday Ooey Gooey

December 3, 2021
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Single All the Way is a Hallmark Christmas movie with two gay men inserted in, which means they have just as little chemistry as the straight couples in these films do.

Film Review: “The Feast” — Eating the Rich

December 2, 2021
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The Feast isn’t coherent enough to go toe to toe with modern folk horror heavyweights, but it’s an admirable entry in the canon.

Jazz Albums Review: Innovation Through Singular Combinations

December 2, 2021
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Two new Chicago-connected releases explore combinations of flute, cello, percussion and more to good effect.

Television Review: “The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For” — Past Its Expiration Date

December 2, 2021
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As it chronicles the rise and fall of the titular Von Dutch brand, the series tries to exploit nostalgia and true crime at the same time.

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