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Dance Review: Sankofa Danzafro’s Passionate and Painful “Accommodating Lie”

March 1, 2022
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Sankofa Danzafro’s Accommodating Lie, is a bold work of art that delivers an indispensable history lesson.

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Jazz Review and Appreciation: Wadada Leo Smith’s “The Chicago Symphonies”

March 1, 2022
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If you are not familiar with Wadada Leo Smith as an artist or as a thinker, you could start with The Chicago Symphonies and know that you are engaging with some of his finest work.

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Television Review: “Señorita 89” — Beauties in Revolt

February 28, 2022
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Senorita 89 isn’t an easy watch because of its stinging depiction of misogyny, but it’s a powerful one.

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Film Review: “The Batman” — The Caped Crusader Battles Fascism

February 28, 2022
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Matt Reeves’ The Batman features villains who lose their shit when faced with an African American politician whose campaign slogan is centered on “Change.”

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Film Reviews: At the Berlin International Film Festival — Diamonds, Drugs, and Sex

February 27, 2022
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Diamonds, drugs, and sex — the stuff of movies.

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Film Review: “Cyrano” — Beauty Is Truth, Truth Beauty

February 27, 2022
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There is much to recommend in this opulently romantic film.

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Theater Review: “Young Nerds of Color” — Making the Invisible Visible

February 26, 2022
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Young Nerds of Color feels like a bit of an experiment, and it is the kind of creative research that we should hope will continue.

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Book Review: “Frank & Co” (Mr. Mother of Invention Speaks His Mind)

February 26, 2022
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Frank Zappa didn’t like being interviewed, but he sure enjoyed having a chat.

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Classical Album Reviews: Sibelius Symphonies from Klaus Mäkelä and Owain Arwel Hughes

February 25, 2022
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Conductor Klaus Mäkelä may be young, but, on the merits of this set, he sure seems to be the real deal. Buckle up: this ought to be an exciting career.

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Film Review: “Strawberry Mansion” — Strawberry Dreams Forever

February 25, 2022
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Strawberry Mansion‘s biggest asset is that it employs so many different artistic techniques to create a world as wildly inventive as it is heart-achingly sincere.

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