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Film Review: “Another Round” — Not Drowning but Waving

December 8, 2020
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The excellent cast and realistic tone make Another Round oddly accessible, despite its rather outrageous, anti-social premise.

Blues Album Review: John Hurlbut and Jorma Kaukonen’s “The River Flows”

December 8, 2020
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These tunes are not just good to listen to, but also serve a purpose by sending a message, whether it be to raise a voice in protest or entice reflection.

Book Review: The Books of András Koerner — Acts of Wondrous Remembrance

December 7, 2020
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Writer András Koerner has dedicated himself, lovingly and brilliantly, to assiduously reconstruct the lives of ordinary Jews in Hungary before the Shoah.

Book Review: “From Left to Right” — The Story of Holocaust Historian Lucy S. Dawidowicz

December 7, 2020
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This biography of Lucy S. Dawidowicz performs the invaluable function of gathering relevant documents and drafting a narrative that rescues a fascinating historian from oblivion. But it does not add much to the history of the New York intellectuals.

Special Feature: Behold — The 2020 Fusical!

December 7, 2020
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Do not despair! Those who missed the Fusical on December 4th can still experience the stellar musical showcase.

Children’s Book Review: Expanding Your Child’s Universe

December 6, 2020
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A delightful translation of AntonTon (Antuntun in the original Croatian), a story about a “unique guy who does everything his own way“; whether you’re a classical music aficionado or novice, Carnival of the Animals would make a good introduction to the genre to share with children and grandchildren.

Television Review: “Selena: The Series” — Determined to Be “Nice”

December 5, 2020
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The series’ inspirational message comes at a good time in our crisis-ridden country, but its focus on reassurance isn’t very dramatically compelling.

Jazz Appreciation/Album Review — Carla Bley, 84 and Counting

December 5, 2020
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Carla Bley’s last three CDs are not a casual sequence, and hearing all of them together, as I did recently, provides a refreshing reminder of her greatness.

Dance Review — Reclaiming Space, Quarry Dance IX

December 4, 2020
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The film allowed me to see the dancers’ connections to each other, and their connections to the quarries themselves.

Classical Music Concert Preview: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” — Via ClassicalCafé

December 3, 2020
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This small jewel of a show has been a Bronx-based treasure for the last seven years, but now, “thanks” to COVID-19, it is available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

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