Review
It is no longer enough for a playwright to go into the belly of the ‘beast’ and pray for help.
The actors draw you in, so there is no need for extraneous exposition as the film carefully examines the ironies of the Brazilian class system.
This show’s eclectic score is more progressive than what is typical of our determinedly conservative modern musical theater genre.
This film, written and directed by Lucie Borleteau, is not exactly feminist, nor need it be.
This modest film manages to hold the viewer’s attention, not to mention his or her compassion, throughout.
Even if it’s a mite inconsistent, Anthracite Fields is a fully deserving Pulitzer winner.
Atticus Ross’ success in creating these pieces results in a listening experience quite a bit more harrowing and evocative than the lush and sunny Beach Boys harmonies people are accustomed to.
Just about anything Isabelle Faust touches these days is gold – she’s one of the finest violinists out there
It’s the rare breed of rock band that makes such meaningful music so deep into its career.
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