Review
Bo Burnham deserves kudos for calling himself out on his own bullshit. But that doesn’t absolve him of seriously confronting the problem of excessive self-consciousness, especially nowadays.
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Cellist Alessio Pianelli’s playing is songful and lovely. The Avos Chamber Orchestra — essentially a student orchestra — imbues their performances with a confidence and surety that is inspiring.
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The most striking thing about violinist Augustin Hadelich’s approach to these Bach pieces is his emphasis on the music’s dancing line.
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Davis solos less on Merci Miles than I wish he had, but he plays with precision, taste, and expression.
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Starstruck is the rare rom-com that will appeal to audiences who aren’t just fans of the genre.
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Long Tall Sunshine pulls off a delightful paradox: it combines in-your-face vigor with subtlety, probing free improvisations with appealing compositions.
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For kids and penguin lovers, Penguin Town is a gushy fait accompli. But the series also has rewards for others.
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Helen Scales is a self-described nerd who studies the ocean as an enthusiast as well as a scientist.
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Saxophonist Harold Land has been a major contributor to the rich tapestry of jazz. Check him out.
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Film Commentary: Provincetown Film Festival — A Very Good Year
John Waters and I were in sync with our favorite in this year’s festival.
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