Review

Book Review: On “The Road to Unfreedom”?

August 22, 2018
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I say we need this book now, but the truth is we needed it even more a while ago.

Television Review: Gary Shandling — Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian

August 21, 2018
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Gary Shandling’s life and art are both given the redeeming appreciation they deserve.

Theater Review: “Mothers and Sons” — An Elegant, Affecting Production

August 21, 2018
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Mothers and Sons is one of veteran playwright Terrence NcNally’s finest works.

Film Review: “The Triplets of Belleville” – A 21st Century Animation Classic

August 21, 2018
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Sylvain Chomet’s sublime 2004 feature is a shimmering, knowing homage to the beginnings of sound animation.

WATCH CLOSELY: Netflix’s “Dark” — Childhood Horrors, Revisited

August 20, 2018
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Dark is not a German version of Stranger Things; its historical vision is distinctive.

Jazz CD Review: Pianist/Composer Satoko Fujii at 60 — Full Speed Ahead

August 20, 2018
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From intense solo recitals to big band rumbles, Satoko Fujii can not only be counted on for exploratory zeal — she also has the chops to pull off whatever she attempts.

Book Feature: Joan Nathan — Sitting at “King Solomon’s Table”

August 18, 2018
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There are 170 recipes in King Solomon’s Table . Joan Nathan, a sort of culinary archeologist, tracks down the details of their origins to Biblical times. 

Book Review: “Lost Empress” — A Novel That Takes Chances

August 18, 2018
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Lost Empress’ ambition is admirable, and while the over-the-top style gets away from itself, it’s lively and sometimes entertaining.

Film Review: “Pal Joey” — A Memorable Rita Hayworth

August 17, 2018
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In 1957’s Pal Joey, Rita Hayworth makes an indelible impression as a screen siren, as sexy as in her ’40s heyday.

Theater Review: “We The People,” “The Member of the Wedding,” and “Creditors”

August 16, 2018
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Three theaters in the Berkshires offer differing views of the past.

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