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A sharp, locally grounded dramedy that captures the contradictions of suburban Southern California — and the steep cost of survival for young women.
A retrospective of four films by those two Hungarian artists unfolds as a monochromatic monolith of mud, misery, human folly, and inexorable corruption.
In this high-energy comedy of creative frustration, history—and hubris—repeat themselves to hilarious effect.
If there is a through-line consolidating Ian Buruma’s account, it is the admonition: Do not rush to judgment.
I was surprised by how smoothly each book went down, with a little tingle of acidic satire lingering on the palate.
By Michael Londra In /face, William Lessard examines how technology fragments identity, transforming our faces into data and design. /face by William Lessard. Kernpunkt Press, 100 pp, $18. Recently I saw Patti Smith perform her album Horses at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan. Filing in, a sign alerted me to the following: “Attention Customers: biometric identification…
Bassist and songwriter Joseph D. Rowland on revisiting “Foundations of Burden,” perfecting Pallbearer’s sound, and bringing heavy atmosphere to an unconventional venue.
Joe Jackson revisits familiar sounds with sardonic flair and surprising warmth on his most concise, eclectic album in years.
Classical Music Commentary: What’s Next for the Boston Symphony? — Lessons from the Past
With today’s Boston Symphony in an uproar, lacking direction, attention should be paid to Henry Higginson, who invented the Boston Symphony. He knew what he was doing. He knew how to scout and hire conductors. He knew what music he wanted played. He knew what the orchestra was for.
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