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Book Commentary: “Taming Silicon Valley” — Man Over AI

December 17, 2024
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The kinds of regulations Gary Marcus proposes, however well-intentioned they may be, would — in practice — only end up further disenfranchising the masses.

Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2024

December 16, 2024
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Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year. And there is plenty of disagreement.

Arts Feature: Top Classical Recordings and Concerts of 2024

December 15, 2024
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Our classical music critics supply their favorites, albums and concerts, from over the past year

Concert Review: Jesus Lizard — More than a Noise-Rock Band

December 15, 2024
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Jesus Lizard remains one of rock’s most fearsome combos, and this night the veteran band delivered one of 2024’s most memorable shows.

Opera Album Review: A Splendidly Engaging New Opera — “The Leopard”

December 15, 2024
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 I encourage anybody interested in the current state of opera to get to know Michael Dellaira’s “The Leopard”.

Classical Album Reviews: “Boston Etudes” and “American Sketches”

December 15, 2024
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Violinist Kristin Lee revels in ragtime; pianist Jihye Chang commissioned a series of keyboard etudes from eight Boston-based composers.

Classical Album Reviews: “Americascapes 2” & “Playfair Sonatas”

December 14, 2024
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Conductor Robert Treviño celebrates what we might call the dawning of the North American vernacular school; composer Ethan Iverson displays a fascination with instrumental color.

Film Review: “Queer” — The Color of Loneliness

December 14, 2024
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“Queer” breaks new artistic ground for an artist whose visionary talent is already well-established.

Film Review: “Day of the Fight” – The Boxing Genre Reinvented … Again

December 12, 2024
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It may be shot in B&W, but “Day of the Fight” is not a retread of “Raging Bull” — though Joe Pesci is present.

Children’s Book Reviews: Choose Your Own Adventure!

December 12, 2024
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Children will delight in two books that celebrate creativity and imagination, and one that shows a new way of seeing the world through maps.

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