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Let’s hope that “The Last Showgirl” launches a new phase in Pam Anderson’s career.
“Pepe” is an immense achievement: one of the most formally and politically radical narrative films to turn up on the international festival circuit in 2024.
It is clear to Candy Darling’s biographer that the present moment contains alarming reminders of the political scapegoating generated by the culture wars of the ’90s. She leaves no doubt that her subject’s difficult, complicated life embodies a cautionary tale.
When performed with this high level of polish and poise, even Mozart’s darkest music can make you smile.
“The Damned” is a perfect little ice-cold January horror gem blending historical, psychological, and folk chills into a bleak midwinter’s tale to keep you up through the longest nights of the year.
Simple topics — snow, trees, cats — help children explore themes of identity, emotions, and what happens when we get what we wish for.
In four (more) projects from 2024, jazz-oriented composers supply some of the decade’s best music so far.
Biographer Robert S. Bader is an engaging writer and meticulous researcher. And handy here, he’s able to be tactful, but not forgiving, when describing lousy human behavior.
The 19th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll: The Nuts and Bolts
There is a lot of extraordinary jazz out there that few of us are noticing, myself included.
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