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Visual Arts Commentary: Mid-Century Modern Furniture — Elegant Simplicity and Timeless Aesthetic Style

December 26, 2022
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The allure of clean lines, gentle curves, and organic shapes.

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Film Review: “Women Talking” — The Sound of the World on Fire

December 26, 2022
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The film’s trajectory is one of acknowledgement, empowerment and, ultimately, redemption. Women Talking gives voice to what is often unexpressed: it is a clamorous call to be silent no more.

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Classical Album Reviews: Dvořák’s Poetic Tone Pictures, Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, & “Immensity Of”

December 23, 2022
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A trio of reviews of recordings that include sadly neglected pieces by Dvořák, pianist Mitsuko Uchida’s phenomenal Diabelli Variations, and a haunting, arresting round-up of new music by the Departure Duo.

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Arts Commentary: The Enduring Dream of a White Christmas

December 23, 2022
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The holiday is celebrated in every part of the world, but only a small portion of those places actually have snow then. So why this enduring notion of a white Christmas?

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Film Review: Rediscovered, Paolo Di Paolo — A Photographer Who Abandoned Photography

December 22, 2022
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You can forgive director Bruce Weber for gushing in admiration about photographer Paolo Di Paolo’s uncovered legacy. There’s plenty to gush about.

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Film Review: “The Whale” – Rough Sailing

December 22, 2022
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Darren Aronofksy’s new film might not be everyone’s cup of ambergris.

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Television Review: “Dance Monsters” — Do the Monster Mash

December 21, 2022
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If dancing around as a giant CGI monster makes someone happy, then that is enough to make me happy. Let’s embrace what makes us different and do what we love. Read More

Book Review: How “The Waste Land” Was Won

December 21, 2022
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Poet and professor Jed Rasula makes the case for The Waste Land‘s lasting revolutionary impact in his engaging and insightful, if occasionally discursive, study.

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Book Review: “Reflectory: The Life and Music of Pepper Adams” — An Enigmatic Master

December 21, 2022
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It’s hard to imagine anyone producing a more complete and authoritative biography of baritone sax player Pepper Adams.

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Arts Feature: The Best in Popular Music 2022

December 21, 2022
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Our music critics pick some of the standout albums and performances of 2022.

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