Review

Jazz Album Reviews: A Trio of Gems from Craft Recordings

May 5, 2025
Posted in , , ,

At the time of these sessions the musicians themselves were celebrating the relatively recent advent of the long-playing record.

Film Review: “The Ugly Stepsister” — Beauty Is Pain

May 4, 2025
Posted in , ,

“The Ugly Stepsister” emphasizes how fiercely beauty reigns supreme for women of all ages — especially those in the 1700s.

Book Review: “Josephine Baker’s Secret War” — Zouzou in Casablanca

May 4, 2025
Posted in , ,

What we don’t learn in “Josephine Baker’s Secret War” was what she did to steel herself against the risks she was taking. Was it all acting? A belief that her charmed life would never end?

Film Review: “Bonjour Tristesse” — A Capsized Remake

May 2, 2025
Posted in , ,

The first thing to note about the 2025 remake of “Bonjour Tristesse” is that it matches the Otto Preminger rendition with its handsome look, its sumptuous color, and the skilled cinematography of Maximilian Pittner.

Concert Review: Pianist Evgeny Kissin — Note-Perfect and Nonpareil

May 2, 2025
Posted in , , ,

Heard live, pianist Evgeny Kissin offers the kind of rare, heart-altering listening experiences that give one hope for our woefully fractured world.

Film Review: “Rust” – A Horrific Filmmaking Experience Produces an Exceptional Western

May 1, 2025
Posted in , ,

“Rust” is an old-school Western with some fine performances, a violent edge, and a lot of heart.

Film Reviews: Five Fine Movies at This Year’s Independent Film Festival Boston

May 1, 2025
Posted in , ,

An independent film festival presents works that expose audiences to diverse voices, to alternative political and social points of view, and to different ways of understanding the world.

Concert Review: Radius Ensemble — A Special Occasion

April 30, 2025
Posted in , , ,

After more than a quarter century, with an impressive new venue serving as a platform, Radius Ensemble continues to expand its musical reach.

Television Review: “Étoile” Puts a Promising Dramatic Spotlight on Ballet

April 29, 2025
Posted in , , ,

All of the gritty challenges for today’s ballet companies are touched on in “Étoile”, including financial troubles, union strikes, rapaciously controlling donors, jealous, egomaniacal dancers, and more bumps in the road.

Visual Arts Review: Jim Dine Prints — A Vocabulary of Feelings

April 29, 2025
Posted in , ,

Every subject in Jim Dine’s richly rendered work seems to edge towards something other than itself, deeper and more personal.

Recent Posts

Popular Posts

Categories

Archives